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The Accidental Spy
- Narrated by: Gerry O'Brien
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
The gripping real story of the ordinary American man who found himself at the centre of a deadly terrorist organisation - and working for both MI5 and the FBI.
A bored trucker from New York took a holiday to Ireland with his new girlfriend and brought down the IRA.
Just a quick Google search reveals the level of interest across Britain, Ireland and the US into exactly how this ordinary blue collar worker found himself at the centre of an espionage ring.
David Rupert, a complete outsider with no connection to Ireland, rose to the very top of the Real IRA, all while working for the FBI and British intelligence. But the story is really about just how a bored, frustrated New York trucking manager becomes one of Britain’s most valued spies, brings down the entire IRA structure and makes $10 million in the process.
Along the way he finds himself in the most extraordinary and terrifying situations - is involved in major terrorist operations, sets up an Iraqi sting operation and is organising US arms shipments with a man being trained to kill the then British Prime Minister, Tony Blair.
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"I hope I have done justice to David's complex personality and the most extraordinary story I have come across in 20 years of journalism. I hope it answers many unanswered questions and raises some uncomfortable questions for security forces in the US, Ireland and the UK. Most of all, I hope it helps explain the combination of injury, rage and ego that fuels international terrorism and the quiet patience it takes to bring it to an end." (Sean O'Driscoll, journalist and Northern Irish correspondent for The Times)
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- peter
- 30-12-19
David Who....
This story kept me captivated, a briliant insite to the internecine bickering of the republican movement in the 90's. Thoroughly enjoyable.
The book is closed off with the court case and Ruperts life in the aftermath of his experiences.
It was a book I could pick up at any time, but had to wait in the car or do another lap woth the dogs before stopping.
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- Sean
- 15-05-19
excellent
one of the best books I have ever read/listened to. the detail of people and places is excellent
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-09-19
This would make an amazing film!
Superb from start to finish! An easy listen. One that I'd recommend if you want to understand the complexity of the IRA.
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- Chris
- 03-05-21
Great story
very interesting listen and excellent narration will keep you interested. hadn't realised the depths of the struggles until this.
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- Bradley
- 05-04-21
Interesting history of IRA
it was a bit long winded and I did struggle to finish it. very interesting tho
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- Tracey Millar
- 10-11-20
Fascinating
You could be mistaken that the narrative for this book is film fiction ... however even more captivating because it’s real life people and events .
The narration was first class .
Would definitely recommend .
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- Parthiban Mookiah
- 02-05-21
Great!
Nothing else to say. Informative and keeps you plugged in. Not preachy yet extremely educative. Highly recommend.
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- Kate
- 08-04-23
Such an interesting story!
I found 'An Accidental Spy' to be a really interesting read. A well told story. Highly recommended it.
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- Ed L
- 11-11-20
Movie Stuff
Sounds like a good script for a spy movie. Excellent performance by O’Brien. Very enjoyable!
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- chester edwards
- 19-11-20
Loved it!
Very good book. Fully recommended. Holds your interest from start to finish. Particularly to anyone interested in IRA.
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