Books by Richard Kerbaj
“What really stands out is the writing. Kerbaj captures the psychology of these figures with a novelist’s touch while staying rigorously factual, turning intelligence history into a gripping read. It’s an important book, and a timely reminder of how easily intelligence services can lose their way when fear and paranoia override judgment. Through the figure of Lyalin, we gain a deeper understanding of how the Soviets operated in London.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Richard Kerbaj were recommended
The Best Spy Books of 2025, recommended by Shane Whaley
2025 was another bumper year for spy novels, says Shane Whaley, host of Spybrary—the go-to podcast for lovers of spy books and movies. He talks us through his five favourite standalone books published this year, from a realistic novel about a duel between Mossad and Iran’s security apparatus, to a nonfiction book about a Cold War defector that reads like a thriller.
