This thoroughly researched book also draws on recorded conversations between Nixon and Helms that took place between February 1971 and June 1972 ... With a complex cast of characters, Cold War espionage, and tense courtroom drama, Morley’s timely book will appeal to readers seeking an in-depth understanding of both Watergate and CIA history.
Morley shares more of his insights into the role of the CIA in America’s recent history ... The centrality of Nixon and Helms to so many pivotal moments in history makes Morley’s revelations about their sparring even more intriguing.
Eye-opening ... The book’s most intriguing sections delve into events that occurred before Watergate ... Packed with lucid analyses of complex geopolitical events, this is a vital reconsideration of recent American history.
