Soldier Spy

Tom Marcus

Oct 2016 · Penguin UK

About this ebook

The explosive, shocking and honest account from an MI5 officer, revealing never-before-seen detail into MI5's operation

'I do it because it is all I know. I'm a hunter of people and I'm damn good at it.'

Recruited after the 7/7 attacks on London, Tom quickly found himself immersed in the tense world of watching, following and infiltrating networks of terrorists, spies and foreign agents.

It was a job that took over his life and cost him dear, taking him to the limit of physical and mental endurance.

Filled with extraordinary accounts of operations that saved countless lives, Soldier Spy is the only authentic account by an ex-MI5 officer of the round-the-clock battle to keep this country safe.
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'Very well written, gives a startling amount of operational detail, the biggest shock of all - MI5 agreed to its publication' Sunday Times

'A blistering, visceral insight into life on the front line against terror, revealed in remarkable detail' Daily Telegraph

'Startling, absolutely fascinating. A footsoldier's account out on the street.' Radio 4

'Gripping. One of the most successful MI5 undercover surveillance officers of his time' Sun

Ratings and reviews

Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath the whole way through. I feel very privileged that there are people like T.C watching our backs, keeping me and my family safe while we go about our lives. I'd like to send a heartfelt thank you to T.C and all the teams for the dedication and sacrifice to keep our nation safe. God bless you T.C and hope you and your family are well. A great book.

I'd bought this book quite a few months ago but have only just got around to reading it; but I wish I had read it much sooner. It's such a fantastic and gripping book, it gives a partial insight into working for MI5 and some of the operations they work on and the people they have to stop in order to keep the U.K. safe from those who wish to do most damage. If you've ever watched an episode of Spooks, well this book isn't like that show; this book grabs you by the scruff of the neck and thrusts you into the world of being an Operator. This really is a 'must read' book. Thank you Tom Marcus!

Sometimes you can read a book that opens another world to you and in this case it's a dark world that wants to destroy our way of life but thankfully we have people who live in the darkness so we can go through life unaware of its presence. This book reminds you of those people who keep us away from the darkness. This is a book to celebrate the amazing people who live in the shadows so we don't have too. This book makes me thankful that so many amazing people protect Me, my family and my way of life.

About the author

Tom Marcus lives in London.