This is Alex Berenson's twelfth novel featuring John Wells. As a reporter for The New York Times, Berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of Iraq-where he was stationed for three months-to the flooding of New Orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial crimes of Bernard Madoff. He graduated from Yale University in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, and lives in New York City. The Faithful Spy won the 2007 Edgar Award for best first novel.
Praise for The Deceivers Smart, prescient, and harrowing...'The Manchurian Candidate' for a new generation. --Providence Journal The fantastic plot, character development and action are insidiously riveting. --Connecticut Day [T]imely...Berenson's knowledge of geopolitical issues and government intelligence strategies impresses. --Publishers Weekly Another enjoyable entry. --Kirkus Reviews Combin[es] former reporter Berenson's always-shrewd grasp of international politics with his equally impressive ability to construct involved stories whose convolutions never interrupt the full-throttle narrative drive....Another wonderful suspense novel that leaves readers shuddering with the realization that this isn't nearly as unbelievable as it should be. --Booklist (starred review) An electrifying thriller that's not to be missed. --The Real Book Spy