The Great Game

"A lucid overview of 20th-century espionage that says more about the great game as it was played by Americans and their allies and adversaries than just about anything else ever published." -The Washington Post Book World "Absorbing . . . A hit for the avid spy-fiction reader. . . . A can't miss for Clancy fans." --Detroit Free Press

"Hitz . . . shows [that] nothing is certain in the shadow world of spies and betrayals, not even the truth." --The New York Times

"Hitz is at his best when he reveals juicy details of intelligence lapses. . . . He has genuine insight into the inner workings of intelligence bureaucracy." --San Francisco Chronicle

"A good read and good fun and quite informative. . . . By weaving together reality and image, the author provides insights into espionage unlikely to be obtained elsewhere." -James Schlesinger, former secretary of defense and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency

"A delightful little jewel of a book. . . . A steady stream of insdier's reflections, including details regarding American traitors, makes this not only a smooth and entertaining read, but a handy reference work." -The Roanoke Times

"Hitz is a strong researcher who can turn a nifty phrase. . . . Enjoyable and useful." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Informative and entertaining." -Publishers Weekly

"Perfect for spy-story fans who crave an insider's assessment of the reality behind the enetertainment." -Booklist

"A slender but rich-and quite entertaining-introduction to the shadowy world of spy vs. spy. . . . A perfect companion for fans of John le Carr?." -Kirkus Reviews (starred)