The Spy's Son : The True Story of the Highest-Ranking CIA Officer Ever Convicted of Espionage and the Son He Trained to Spy for Russia

Prologue: Suspected spies in chains -- Hola Nancy -- First CIA tour, Manila Station -- "Batman" switches teams -- A new counterspy collaboration -- We have another Aldrich Ames -- Spy vs. spy under Langley's roof -- FBI takedown at Dulles -- Forsaken all allegiance to his homeland -- A new cellblock celebrity -- A fall into blackness -- The Russian Consulate, San Francisco -- A spy named "George" -- Faith, prosperity, and the door -- CIA detects codes, espionage, again -- Keep looking through your new eyes -- FBI offers a mulligan -- Inmate 734520 -- A spy swap and reparations -- Epilogue: The last asset.;By day, he taught spycraft at the CIA's clandestine training center, The Farm. By night, he was a minivan-driving single father racing home to have dinner with his kids. But for more than two years, Jim Nicholson met covertly with agents of Russia's foreign intelligence service and turned over troves of classified documents. In 1997 Nicholson became the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. But while behind the bars of a federal prison, he groomed the one person he trusted most to serve as his stand-in: his youngest son, Nathan. The true account of the Nicholsons, the father and son who sold national secrets to Russia. “One of the strangest spy stories in American history” (Robert Lindsey, author of The Falcon and the Snowman). Investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Bryan Denson tells the riveting story of the father and son co-conspirators who betrayed the United States. Jim Nicholson was one of the CIA’s top veteran case officers. By day, he taught spycraft at the CIA’s clandestine training center, The Farm. By night, he was a minivan-driving single father racing home to have dinner with his kids. But Nicholson led a double life. For more than two years, he had met covertly with agents of Russia’s foreign intelligence service and turned over troves of classified documents. In 1997, Nicholson became the highest-ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. But his duplicity didn’t stop there. While behind the bars of a federal prison, the former mole systematically groomed the one person he trusted most to serve as his stand-in: his youngest son, Nathan. When asked to smuggle messages out of prison to Russian contacts, Nathan saw an opportunity to be heroic and to make his father proud. “Filled with fascinating details of the cloak-and-dagger techniques of KGB and CIA operatives, double agents, and spy catchers . . . A poignant and painful tale of family love, loyalty, manipulation and betrayal.” —The Oregonian A High-speed, High-stakes Account Of [the] Riveting True Story Of A Father's Deception, A Son's Loyalty, And The Terrible Costs Of Betraying Both Country And Kin--back Jacket Flap. By Day, He Taught Spycraft At The Cia's Clandestine Training Center, The Farm. By Night, He Was A Minivan-driving Single Father Racing Home To Have Dinner With His Kids. But For More Than Two Years, Jim Nicholson Met Covertly With Agents Of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service And Turned Over Troves Of Classified Documents. In 1997 Nicholson Became The Highest Ranking Cia Officer Ever Convicted Of Espionage. But While Behind The Bars Of A Federal Prison, He Groomed The One Person He Trusted Most To Serve As His Stand-in: His Youngest Son, Nathan. Prologue: Suspected Spies In Chains -- Hola Nancy -- First Cia Tour, Manila Station -- Batman Switches Teams -- A New Counterspy Collaboration -- We Have Another Aldrich Ames -- Spy Vs. Spy Under Landley's Roof -- Fbi Takedown At Dulles -- Forsaken All Allegiance To His Homeland -- A New Cellblock Celebrity -- A Fall Into Blackness -- The Russian Consulate, San Francisco -- A Spy Named George -- Faith, Prosperity, And The Door -- Cia Detects Codes, Espionage, Again -- Keep Looking Through Your New Eyes -- Fbi Offers A Mulligan -- Inmate 738520 -- Eighteen: A Spy Swap And Reparations -- Epilogue: The Last Asset. Bryan Denson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "A haunting book as fast paced and as exciting as the best spy novel . . . and its all true." Robert Lindsey, author of The Falcon and the Snowman Investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Bryan Denson tells the riveting story of the Nicholsonsfather and son co-conspirators who deceived their country by selling national secrets to Russia. Jim Nicholson was one of the CIA's top veteran case officers. By day, he taught spycraft at the CIA's clandestine training center, The Farm. By night, he was a minivan-driving single father racing home to have dinner with his kids. But Nicholson led a double life. For more than two years, he had met covertly with agents of Russia's foreign intelligence service and turned over troves of classified documents. In 1997, Nicholson became the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. But his duplicity didnt stop there. While behind the bars of a federal prison, the former mole systematically groomed the one person he trusted most to serve as his stand-in: his youngest son, Nathan. When asked to smuggle messages out of prison to Russian contacts, Nathan saw an opportunity to not only make something of himself but to make his father proud. "A haunting book as fast paced and as exciting as the best spy novel . . . and it's all true." ?Robert Lindsey, author of The Falcon and the Snowman Investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Bryan Denson tells the riveting story of the Nicholsons?father and son co-conspirators who deceived their country by selling national secrets to Russia. Jim Nicholson was one of the CIA's top veteran case officers. By day, he taught spycraft at the CIA's clandestine training center, The Farm. By night, he was a minivan-driving single father racing home to have dinner with his kids. But Nicholson led a double life. For more than two years, he had met covertly with agents of Russia's foreign intelligence service and turned over troves of classified documents. In 1997, Nicholson became the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. But his duplicity didn't stop there. While behind the bars of a federal prison, the former mole systematically groomed the one person he trusted most to serve as his stand-in: his youngest son, Nathan. When asked to smuggle messages out of prison to Russian contacts, Nathan saw an opportunity to be heroic and to make his father proud