A mong everything that happened in art and entertainment in the 2020s so far, one thing that stands out is the return of the golden age of spy fiction. Television and streaming, in particular ...

Redefining who gets to be a spy. The spy genre has long been defined by a particular type of protagonist. From Ian Fleming’s James Bond to Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, the archetype tends to ...

Judy Hutson’s career path has been nothing short of extraordinary, before penning her debut spy thriller, she was a freelance writer for magazines like Rock-n-Soul, Spin, and People.

David Goodman's ingenious new take on espionage fiction has won the second annual McDermid Debut award at the world's most ...

It took advantage of the spy fiction craze of the '60s and stood well on its own as a sophisticated, sharp spy series.The Man from U.N.C.L.E. show wasn't wholly free from Bond's influence, though.

Explore the enduring appeal of spy novels through the unconventional writing style of Frederick Forsyth in Archisman Ghosh's ...

As the real world seemingly goes mad, can fiction keep up? Absolutely – and more besides, says SAM GUTHRIE. As a veteran of Aussie politics and international affairs, he would know.

Iona Rangely gives us her tips for spy books for children whose imaginations are fired up by stories of undercover intrigue.

Anubhav Sinha’s Dus turns 20, a stylish, early spy thriller that laid the groundwork for Bollywood’s espionage genre before it became a full-blown trend.