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The Deniable Agent: Undercover in Afghanistan (Hardcover)

by Colin Berry (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (5 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845961765
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845961763
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 354,722 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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As far as Colin Berry's family were concerned, he'd gone to Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban to market low-cost modular housing. The truth was much more complicated. In fact, Berry, a former soldier, had been recruited by British intelligence to secretly buy back weapons systems which had been delivered to the Mujahideen during their struggle against the Soviets. His work involved reconnaissance missions to remote mountain villages where he was able to see first hand the ravaging effects of decades of warfare. Back in Kabul, his attempts to train local men to fight the Taliban came to a horrific end when their mission was compromised and they were massacred before they could reach their target. In February 2003, disillusioned with the work he was doing and concerned for his own security, Berry made preparations to leave the country. He was packing his bags when two armed Afghans showed up at his hotel room. He agreed to a final meeting but by the time it had finished both Afghans were dead and Berry himself was seriously wounded. In "The Deniable Agent", Colin Berry gives a riveting insight into the covert world of intelligence. He also finally reveals the truth about what happened in the Intercontinental Hotel that night and how he spent nearly a year in a stinking Afghan jail.


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A gripping account of life in ‘liberated’ Afghanistan by a former soldier working undercover for British intelligence --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Class of this genre., 5 Mar 2007
By J. Cudbertson "camban99" (Hull, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Deniable Agent: Undercover in Afghanistan (Paperback)
Subtitled 'Undercover in Afghanistan', this amazing true story reads like Andy McNab's two non-fiction titles: Immediate Action meets Bravo Two Zero. Mr. Berry was a soldier in the British Army for 12 years. He is a little vague about what he did in the latter years though he says he wasn't in the SAS, his dad was. After leaving the army he did various things but somehow maintained contact with the security services, being given a number of deniable operator tasks leading up to this final one. It is superbly written with the usual soldierly humour and various anecdotes. One is left with the notion that he wrote the book as a sort of revenge against MI6, CIA, et al, who deserted him at his time of greatest need. If you enjoy McNab and his fellow Special Forces authors you will thoroughly enjoy this.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, 19 April 2007
By Dean J. Ross (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Deniable Agent: Undercover in Afghanistan (Paperback)
An interesting insight into Afghanistan and the work undertaken by certain government agencies to clear up the mess they created when arming rebels during the Soviet invasion. It highlights the lawless state of the country and the hell the author went through while trying to do his work. Allegedly stitched up and left out to dry, the author ends up in an Afghan jail where he is constantly beaten and tortured. A good read, not as fast paced as the likes of Jihad but definitely worth a read.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect bloke book, 28 Mar 2007
This review is from: The Deniable Agent: Undercover in Afghanistan (Paperback)
Colin Berry's account of what happened to him while serving as an undercover agent in Afghanistan - and the life that led him there via the SAS - is utterly compelling. For page-turning brilliance this is right up there with the best thrillers you'll ever read and while you're whizzing through it you have to keep reminding yourself that what you're taking in here isn't fiction but fact. Ideal if you want to know more about the underhand nature of modern espionage, the incredibly murky world of middle-eastern politics or, in fact, if you just fancy a cracking read. The perfect bloke book for summer holidays or the daily commute.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Big boys rules (but only on his terms)
No doubt this author has led an interesting life since leaving the forces... and it's a fair crack at a factual story, although a lot of readers may find some parts of the book... Read more
Published 1 month ago by SilverfernSC

5.0 out of 5 stars intrestingly gripping
Good read read with plenty of background, the action for the small amounts that there were I found to be better than other books of a similar genre there was no one man armies... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kbh Consultants Ltd

4.0 out of 5 stars Have gun will travel
This is the tale of an ex-squaddie who goes to work as a private security contractor in pre-invasionary Afghanistan. Read more
Published 9 months ago by prime.design

2.0 out of 5 stars good story
Colin is definetly ex army:he knows the drills. Whether he is ex SF is oprn to some interpretation.
The story is excellent; the historical references are public knowledge... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. J. Cashin

5.0 out of 5 stars lucky man
hello colin, i recognise them feet anywhere lol! hope all going well now your outa there! been a few years!nice book, anymore in the pipeline? Read more
Published 16 months ago by dan

5.0 out of 5 stars WELL WRITTEN AND ENTERTAINING
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. THERE'S A LOT OF THESE EX-SAS/MILITARY BOKS AND A LOT OF THEM ARE CRAP. Read more
Published 19 months ago by JAKE'S MIX

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read!
A well written account of events in Afghanistan. I found this hard to put down.

The tales of torture and abandonment made you feel for Colin Berry. Read more
Published 20 months ago by MattS

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This comes across mainly as a "boy's own" adventure tale gone wrong, although there is no denying Colin Berry's suffering while doing time in an Afghan prison. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2007 by Dave from Kabul

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Fantastic, interesting and entertaining.
Could not put it down, many books like this are often very interesting but not well writen, this is not the case with this book as... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by Dan osbourne

4.0 out of 5 stars once started , hard to put down
Brought this book to read on a recent trip,thought it would be just another read it & throwaway but how wrong i was !. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by Roger J. Markham

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