The 39: Uncovering the Secret Heroes of the CIA

This startling, intimate portrait of a group of previously unknown Americans offers unprecedented insight into the clandestine world. In a narrative spanning seven decades, award-winning author Toby Harnden reveals the exploits of the 39 recipients of the CIA’s Distinguished Intelligence Cross, a classified and remarkably rare award for valor.

The 39 is the product of four years of relentless investigation to determine the identities of the 39 men and women, their life stories, and the thril...