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FBI Files: Catching a Russian Spy: Agent Leslie G. Wiser Jr. and the Case of Aldrich Ames (FBI Files, 2)

Name: FBI Files: Catching a Russian Spy: Agent Leslie G. Wiser Jr. and the Case of Aldrich Ames (FBI Files, 2)
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Book Synopsis: Catching a Russian Spy is the story of the FBI's investigation of Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who turned Russian spy, and the agent who helped bring him to justice.

Aldrich H. “Rick” Ames was a 31-year veteran of the CIA. He was also a Russian spy. By the time Ames was arrested in 1994, he had betrayed the identities of dozens and caused the deaths of ten agents. The notorious KGB (and later the Russian intelligence service, SVR) paid him millions of dollars.

Agent Leslie G. “Les” Wiser, Jr. ran the FBI’s Nightmover investigation tasked with uncovering a mole in the CIA. The team worked night and day to collect evidence—sneaking into Ames' home, hiding a homing beacon in his Jaguar, and installing a video camera above his desk. But the spy kept one step ahead, even after agents followed him to Bogota, Colombia. In a crazy twist, the FBI would score its biggest clue from inside Ames' garbage can.

At the time of his arrest on February 21, 1994, he had compromised more highly-classified CIA assets than any other agent in history. Go behind the scenes of some of the FBI’s most interesting cases in award-winning journalist Bryan Denson’s FBI Files series, featuring the investigations of the Unabomber, al-Qaeda member Mohamed Mohamud, and Michael Young’s diamond theft ring. Each book includes photographs, a glossary, a note from the author, and other detailed backmatter on the subject of the investigation.

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FBI Files: Catching a Russian Spy is a gripping true story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It delves into the thrilling world of espionage and the FBI's relentless pursuit of justice. Discover the shocking story of Aldrich Ames, a CIA agent turned Russian spy, and the brave FBI agent, Leslie G. Wiser, Jr., who led the charge to bring him down.

Immerse yourself in the high-stakes investigation that spanned years, as Agent Wiser and his team risked their lives to uncover the truth. From sneaking into Ames' home to installing surveillance equipment, no stone was left unturned. Experience the heart-pounding chase from the United States to Bogota, Colombia, as the FBI tried to stay one step ahead of the elusive spy.

In a fascinating twist, the FBI obtained a critical piece of evidence from Ames' own garbage can. This captivating tale of cat and mouse will leave you questioning how such a betrayal could occur within the CIA and keep you guessing until the very end.

Join award-winning journalist Bryan Denson on this thrilling journey as he takes you inside some of the FBI's most intriguing cases. With his meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Denson brings to life the FBI Files series, providing a comprehensive look into the investigations that shaped modern history.

Experience the intensity and suspense of Catching a Russian Spy by getting your copy today. Don't miss out on this riveting true crime story that exposes the dark underbelly of espionage. Take action now and get your copy of FBI Files: Catching a Russian Spy.

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