Espionage Novels Quotes

I grew up reading the classic novels of Cold War espionage, and I studied Russian history and Soviet foreign policy.

I've known several spies who have wanted to become novelists. And novelists who became spies, of course.

I am indeed a fan of John le Carre's novels.

Graham Greene's work must be included in any survey of top-rank spy novels, and 'Our Man in Havana' may be his best.

I am a huge fan of Alan Furst. Furst is the best in the business--the most talented espionage novelist of our generation.

I read a lot fewer thrillers than I think people assume I do.

In most espionage novels, the characters risk their lives trying to save somebody or while protecting a nation from some threat. In 'The Travelers,' that's not what's going on. I used espionage as a device to heighten the characters' personal dramas.

I think it's more difficult now to write a spy thriller with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Many authors have tried, but few have succeeded in capturing the interest of readers.