The Quantum Spy by David Ignatius
From the best-selling author of The Director and Body of Lies comes a thrilling tale of global espionage, state-of-the-art technology, and unthinkable betrayal.
Ignatius's realistic peek into the inner workings of the CIA and its Chinese counterpart shows why he's at the top of the thriller pack-- Publishers Weekly
The Quantum Spy is David Ignatius at the top of his game! A truly thrilling, superbly crafted spy novel that focuses on pivotal contemporary issues-the competition to achieve quantum computing technology, the high stakes rivalry between the U.S. and China, and the conduct of spycraft in a digital age. -- General (Ret.) David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA, commander of the Surge in Iraq, and commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan
The story moves along well, weaving in the author's extensive research without slowing the pace. While the science gets geeky in spots, it's still fun-and the complex intrigue will please thriller fans. -- Kirkus Reviews
Ignatius...demonstrates again his superior storytelling skills. This engrossing tale of spy vs. counterspy rockets back and forth from Washington, DC, to CIA headquarters in Langley, VA, to Beijing. ... In this sly, fast-moving story, everyone is hiding something. ... Ignatius's latest is up to his usual high standards and should appeal to all lovers of spy fiction. -- Library Journal
The Quantum Spy provides a thrilling window into the future world of high-tech espionage. David Ignatius may call it a novel, but for those of us who know the work of the intelligence community, this book is nothing less than a real-life insight into the ongoing battle for dominance in the digital world. The names may be fictitious, but what they are fighting about is very real! -- Leon E. Panetta, former director of the CIA (2009-2011) and secretary of defense (2011-2013)
A work for now and forever. A contemporary adversary: China. A contemporary problem: quantum computing. And the ageless battle of spy versus spy. Couldn't put it down. -- Michael Hayden,Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA (2006-2009) and NSA (1999-2005)
I've read many novels by David Ignatius and have loved them all-but The Quantum Spy takes us to a whole new level of intrigue and espionage. It's also unbelievably timely. In short: David Ignatius knows his stuff. -- Wolf Blitzer
The Quantum Spy is David Ignatius at the top of his game! A truly thrilling, superbly crafted spy novel that focuses on pivotal contemporary issues-the competition to achieve quantum computing technology, the high stakes rivalry between the U.S. and China, and the conduct of spycraft in a digital age. -- General (Ret.) David Petraeus, former Director of the CIA, commander of the Surge in Iraq, and commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan
The story moves along well, weaving in the author's extensive research without slowing the pace. While the science gets geeky in spots, it's still fun-and the complex intrigue will please thriller fans. -- Kirkus Reviews
Ignatius...demonstrates again his superior storytelling skills. This engrossing tale of spy vs. counterspy rockets back and forth from Washington, DC, to CIA headquarters in Langley, VA, to Beijing. ... In this sly, fast-moving story, everyone is hiding something. ... Ignatius's latest is up to his usual high standards and should appeal to all lovers of spy fiction. -- Library Journal
The Quantum Spy provides a thrilling window into the future world of high-tech espionage. David Ignatius may call it a novel, but for those of us who know the work of the intelligence community, this book is nothing less than a real-life insight into the ongoing battle for dominance in the digital world. The names may be fictitious, but what they are fighting about is very real! -- Leon E. Panetta, former director of the CIA (2009-2011) and secretary of defense (2011-2013)
A work for now and forever. A contemporary adversary: China. A contemporary problem: quantum computing. And the ageless battle of spy versus spy. Couldn't put it down. -- Michael Hayden,Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA (2006-2009) and NSA (1999-2005)
I've read many novels by David Ignatius and have loved them all-but The Quantum Spy takes us to a whole new level of intrigue and espionage. It's also unbelievably timely. In short: David Ignatius knows his stuff. -- Wolf Blitzer
David Ignatius is a prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post and has been covering the Middle East and the CIA for four decades. He has written several New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Washington, DC.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393254150 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393254151 |
| Title | The Quantum Spy |
| Author | David Ignatius |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2017-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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