The Illegals by Shaun Walker
Russia's Most Audacious Spies and Their Century-Long Mission to Infiltrate the West
In 2010, ten Russian deep-cover agents were arrested in the United States — including married couples who had lived as ordinary Americans for decades and a man posing as a Uruguayan photographer. The book traces the history and methods of Russia’s clandestine "illegals" program, Directorate S, from its early 20th-century origins through the post‑Soviet era, showing how agents built and sustained long-term false identities without revealing plot details.
The 12999th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org
- Published
- 2025
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 448
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 601st on The Greatest Books of 2025 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)