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A gripping account of life in 'liberated' Afghanistan by a former soldier working undercover for British intelligence
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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 housing. But in fact, Berry, a former soldier, had been recruited by British intelligence to secretly buy back weapons systems that had been delivered to the Mujahideen during their struggle against the Soviets.
It was a gruelling and dangerous mission during which he saw first-hand the ravaging effects of decades of warfare on a country and its people. It ended in a hotel-room shoot-out that left two Afghans dead and Berry himself 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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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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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.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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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.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great read..
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, great insight into the covert world of deniable operations.
If you enjoy current affairs and are interested in the fight against terror,... Read more
If you enjoy current affairs and are interested in the fight against terror,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by SRK
A real page-turner
I found this book hard to put down. I found the story convincing probably because of the low-key way Colin Berry talks about himself. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. R. Willis
Very interesting memoir
I'm a bit late to review this book as I actually purchased it way back in 2008. I picked it up by pure chance whist browsing through a book shop. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Winston Bugle
Dubuious !
Having read a number of similar books I was looking forward to reading this lying on the beach on holiday
What I should have done is bury it under the beach! Read more
What I should have done is bury it under the beach! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Joe public reviewer
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 on 9 Sep 2009 by SilverfernSC
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 on 14 April 2009 by Kbh Consultants Ltd
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 on 2 Feb 2009 by prime.design
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... Read more
The story is excellent; the historical references are public... Read more
Published on 24 July 2008 by M. J. Cashin
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 on 8 July 2008 by dan
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 on 16 April 2008 by TheWatchman
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