The Soul of Viktor Tronko (Nancy Pearl's Book Lust Rediscoveries) (Book Lust Rediscoveries)

by David Quammen

Nancy Pearl (Introduction)

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When Soviet agent Viktor Tronko defected to the US in 1964, he made two intriguing claims: he insisted that Russia had not placed a mole inside the CIA, and that Lee Harvey Oswald had not been recruited to assassinate the president. Convinced that Tronko was working as a disinformation agent, the CIA furiously did everything they could to break him. But Tronko had one more surprise for them: he refused to break.

Almost two decades later, former CIA officer Mel Pokorny shows up at journalist Michael Kessler’s house and offers to talk about Tronko. It’s the scoop of a lifetime for Kessler. But the more he investigates, the closer he gets to the truth: a truth so shocking that someone would do anything to keep it under wraps. This could be the biggest story of his life…if it doesn’t kill him first.

Filled with fascinating characters and darkly delicious humor, The Soul of Viktor Tronko is a rich, suspenseful espionage saga inspired by a true story.
  • ISBN10 1477826114
  • ISBN13 9781477826119
  • Publish Date 16 September 2014 (first published 5 May 1987)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Amazon Publishing
  • Imprint AmazonEncore
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 480
  • Language English