Is this a novel or a collection?

It is an anthology of short stories and excerpts on espionage, not one continuous novel. Each piece stands on its own.

Otto Penzler, the editor behind the Big Book series of crime and mystery anthologies. He also edited this volume's selections.

Which authors appear?

The collection includes Lee Child and Charles McCarry among its contributors. It spans classic and contemporary spy writers.

No. The Big Book anthologies are standalone collections with no continuing story, so this one can be read on its own.

Yes. The range of authors and short formats make it an easy way to sample the genre and find writers to follow.

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