Loyal and Lethal Ladies of Espionage
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About the Book
More than one hundred wonderfully devious-and sometimes deadly-dames people this vivid collection of suspenseful, entirely true stories. Readers will delight at the many tricks, wiles and stratagems employed by these cunning members of "the fairer sex." Within these sizzling pages, learn why and how these Mata Hari's were driven to acts of sabotage and patriotism, intrigue and revenge.
Using James-Bond-gadgetry and black propoganda tricks, these femme fatales used mind, body or whatever it took to achieve their aims. Some died horribly, tortured and maimed. Others lived happily ever after. These unforgettable tales-told by a former intelligence agent who personally knew many of these brave women-will not fail to titillate, excite or thrill any reader.
About the Author
Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Tom Moon attended the University of Nebraska until the outbreak of World War II. Taken into government intelligence (the OSS) at age 19, Moon received training as an undercover agent. During the conflict, he frequently parachuted into and served behind enemy lines-carrying out espionage, sabotage, covert and black operations.
Author of two books on OSS operations (THE DEADLIEST COLONEL and THIS GRIM AND SAVAGE GAME) as well as a third humor book, (THE LEMON COUNTY CHRONICLES), Tom Moon is a popular lecturer and media consultant. He lives in Orange County, California.