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"Spooks": The Personnel Files (Spooks 1) (Paperback)

by K udos (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (11 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755333969
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755333967
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 277,848 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This exciting book will feature the complete personnel files of eight of the most popular characters from the BBC TV hit series, Spooks. The characters featured will include Harry Pearce, Adam Carter, Ruth Evershed, Zafar Younis and Malcolm Wynn Jones from the current cast and the enduring popular Tom Quinn, Zoe Reynolds and Danny Hunter from the original line-up.
The files will contain all the information that the fans could wish for, ranging from how the characters were recruited into MI5 to operational de-briefings and psychological treatment they have received and training they have endured.
Each character will be brought to life in a way that the programme itself is unable to do as the book explores, in minute detail, the events that have shaped their lives and the effect their professional lives have had on them personally.


About the Author

Since 1992, British company Kudos has amassed an impressive catalogue of television and film productions, creating original, popular, award-winning work with a keen sense of emerging talent.
Kudos has created some of television’s most popular drama series, from the current worldwide hit Spooks to Hustle and Life on Mars. With their latest film, to be directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen, its film company Kudos Pictures promises to develop a rich, new source of projects to continue the company’s film success and build on past successes such as Among Giants and Pure.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Diary of a M15 Man - superb jog down memory lane, 13 Dec 2007
This review is from: "Spooks": Harry's Diary, Top Secret (Spooks 2) (Paperback)


Of all the SPOOKS books this one ,a fictional account of Harry Pearce's time in MI5, I thought would be the least interesting but I couldn't have been more wrong. It's been a long time since I've read anything so eagerly and become fully absorbed in a fictional realm. Whilst it is a work of fiction it is very much based in real world events. I'm early/mid 40's in age and the beginning of this diary coincides with when I first became properly aware of politics and current affairs. It is a tremendous trip down memory lane with many of the events I remember (Falklands War, Brighton Bombing,Diana's death) with a sprinkling of some I don't or had just forgotten.For those I do readily recall, this gives a different perspective and insight on the media accounts of the day. I finished this book with a lot more understanding, respect and admiration for a fictional but very credible and realistic character in a television programme.For me this is the best of the SPOOKS books so far and I look forward to the next one, The Contingent Event Committee due to be published next year.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant surprise!, 27 Sep 2006
By Robert J. Prosser (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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One of the most annoying publishing cliches is "A must read for any fan of the TV series" but in the case of "Spooks": The Personnel Files" it's absolutely correct. Presented in the form of a series of letters, interviews, reports and profiles it presents a fascinating backrgound for the main characters from the first four series. So here we go (deep breath). A must read for any fan of the TV series!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of its genre., 25 Oct 2006
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I read this book on a boring rainy day and was surprised to find it highly entertaining - despite having never watched the TV series. The characters are developed well and the style of the narrative, with newspaper cuttings, CVs and minutes of meetings, is engrossing. It's turned me into a Spooks fan - I will definitely be watching Spooks from now on. Buy this book - it won't disappoint.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Spooks: Personnel Files 2
I thought it was very good and detailed and just a good, fun read. There was some overlap between 1 + 2 but it was still good, it's worth the read to find out some more about the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. S. J. Bromelow

1.0 out of 5 stars Very badly written piece of work; save your money
Kudos sure knows how to protect and extend a valuable franchise, NOT! This book appears to have been written by someone who has not watched the original Spooks episodes. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Pepe Low

2.0 out of 5 stars A Major Letdown
The Original Spooks Personnel Files was well crafted, it looked fantastic, with eveything an avid spooks fan would have needed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by [Alpha One]

5.0 out of 5 stars a BRILLIANT companion to this superb T.V Thriller BASED ON ORIGINAL BOOK NOT REPRINT
When I first opened the pages of this book, I was already excited about what the contents would reveal. I am an avid Spooks fan, and felt the need to have this book. Read more
Published on 12 April 2007 by [Alpha One]

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Just a TV Knock -Off!
While I admit to being fairly disappointed by 'Spooks - Behind The Scenes' which was published at about the same time as this book, The Personnel Files I found unexpectedly good... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2006 by S. Morris

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