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 thirty-nine 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 thirty-nine men and women, their life stor...