The Big Book of Spy Trivia

By Bernadette Johnson

The Big Book of Spy Trivia

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Discover the fascinating true stories of spies and secret agents throughout history in this ultimate collection of espionage trivia.

Whether you’re a wannabe 007 or just a fan of subterfuge, the fun facts and legendary stories in this big book of spy trivia are sure to shock and fascinate. Discover how the most infamous spy organizations like the CIA and the MI6 came into existence, how they recruit citizens into their fold, and how they have shaped some of the world’s largest and most memorable historical events. You'll even learn real tactics that spies use on missions, from escaping zip ties to reading the body language of a stranger. This collection spans centuries and countries, including: 

• One of history's first and most iconic spy operations: the Trojan Horse in ancient Greece
• America's first spy organization: George Washington's Culper Ring 
• Real-life KGB spies from the McCarthy Cold War era: American citizens Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
• And much more!

Perfect for any person who has been fascinated by the shadowy world of espionage, this fact-packed book quizzes readers on their spy knowledge, from pop culture icons to unsung heroes that history books have forgotten.

  1. LARGE, ENGAGED AUDIENCE: Spies and espionage provide some of the most popular entertainment when it comes to movies and TV.  The Bond films’ gross of around $7 billion make it the fourth-highest-grossing film series ever.
  2. COMBO OF POPULAR AREAS: Books on spies sell big numbers: The Spy and the Traitor has sold over 50,000 copies on NPD. Books on using espionage tactics in your own life also sell: Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life has sold over 50,000. This unique trivia book combines both of those topics. 
  3. FIRST BOOK OF ITS KIND: Despite the top-selling comps, an overarching trivia book on spy trivia has yet to be published. This book will be the first to compile historical, pop culture, and applicable real-life espionage tactics.

Bernadette Johnson

Bernadette “Berni” Johnson began her career at age six, when she crayoned a book about her mom that received a rave review from its lone reader. In her youth, she devoured the entire sci-fi section of the local library and dabbled in computer programming (and gaming) on an Atari 1200, leading to an IT career in adulthood. She also kept one foot in humanities and literature, earned a couple of English degrees, and continued to write. Her works include over 50 technology articles for HowStuffWorks.com, The Big Book of Spy Trivia from Ulysses Press, and several short stories published here and there, as well as books and stories soon to come out. When she’s not watching movies and TV or fiddling with a computer, she studies history, science, and other fun stuff, reads and writes fiction and nonfiction, and does the bidding of her terrier. You can read Berni’s blog and find links to her writing at BerniJohnson.com.