Spies, Gods, and Bureaucratic Shadows | Spokane News

James Wolff, ex-intelligence operative and now mystery novelist, drops his latest thriller “Spies and Other Gods” — a razor-sharp, darkly comedic ride through espionage’s hidden bureaucracy. Inspired by a parliamentary report exposing spy chiefs blocking staff from speaking truth to power, Wolff crafts a globe-trotting tale centered on an Iranian assassin and the absurdity of organizational cover-ups. He insists this isn’t an insider exposé — it’s a satire of spy tropes, fueled by his 15 years in the field and a lifelong love of elegant prose. With biting wit, cynical narration, and a surprising aversion to spy fiction (thanks to a young English teacher), Wolff delivers a novel that’s as much about identity and accountability as it is about international intrigue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07d6196074b97514