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Spooked: The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies
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A Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalists journey into a billondollar secret industry that is shaping our world the booming business of private spying, operativesforhire retained by companies, political parties and the powerful to dig up dirt on their enemies and, if need be, destroy them.For decades, private eyes from Allan Pinkerton, who formed the first detective agency in the U.S., to Jules Kroll, who transformed the investigations business by giving it a corporate veneer, private spies were content to stand in the shadows. Now, that is all changing. Highprofile stories grabbing recent headlines the Steele Dossier, Black Cube, the Theranos scandal, Harvey Weinsteins attacks on his accusers all share a common thread, the involvement of private spies. Today, operativesforhire are influencing presidential elections, the news media, government policies and the fortunes of companies.. They are also peering into our personal lives as never before, using offthe shelf technology to listen to our phone calls, monitor our emails, and decide what we see on social media. Private spying has never been cheaper and the business has never been more lucrativejust as its power has never been more pervasive.Spooked is a fastpaced, disturbing and, at times, hilarious tour through the shadowlands of private spying and its inhabitants, a grabbag collection of exintelligence operatives, former journalists and lost souls. In this hidden world, information is currency, doublecrosses are commonplace, and hacking can be standard procedure. Drawing on his journalistic expertise and unique access to sources, Barry Meier uncovers the secrets private spies want to keep hidden.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Spooked: The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies'? A: The book explores the billion-dollar industry of private spying and how operatives-for-hire influence various aspects of society, including politics and media.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Barry Meier, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Spooked' published? A: The book was published on May 18, 2021.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of private spying, the impact of private spies on high-profile scandals, and the ethical implications of their activities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in investigative journalism? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in investigative journalism and the dynamics of private intelligence.
- Q: Does the book provide real-life examples of private spying? A: Yes, it includes real-life cases such as the Steele Dossier and the Theranos scandal to illustrate the role of private spies.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Barry Meier? A: Readers can expect a fast-paced and engaging writing style that combines thorough research with a compelling narrative.
- Q: Is 'Spooked' available in other formats besides hardcover? A: Currently, the listing mentions only the hardcover format; availability in other formats may vary.