A Cesspool of Spies

The year is 1950 and the world is in turmoil. The Chinese have invaded Korea, the Cold War is raging, and, at home, a senator accuses the State Department of being riddled with communists.
Under this backdrop, Simon Biggs, son of a coal miner and Navy veteran, is graduating from college on the GI bill. He has dreams of a future far away from the mines.
Bradley Hiram Sullivan, a major in the US Army and Euro Chief of the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency, is looking for bright young men – men he can mold – men who are hungry — men who will do anything. Simon Biggs is one of these men, and will be sent to the ultimate place of international mystery and intrigue – Istanbul.
A Cesspool of Spies is the story of Simon and Brad, whose fates, for good or for evil, are destined to be endlessly intertwined.

"A Cesspool of Spies by Linda Watkins is a riveting espionage novel set against the volatile backdrop of 1950, when Cold War paranoia is rising. ..Author Linda Watkins excels in the art of suspense, and her brilliant pacing and timing of twists deliver a refreshingly different portrayal of espionage that exchanges glamor for grit and humanity. ..Overall, A Cesspool of Spies is highly recommended for spy novel fans seeking a truly thrilling and emotionally resonant read."~K.C. Finn for Readers Favorite