Synopsis
A new edition of the spy classic by Robert Littell, New York Times bestselling master of the espionage thriller.
The black comedy follows a pawn in the American military complex whose decision to change sides might determine the outcome of the Cold War.
An engineer who’s spent most of his career studying ceramic nose cones for ballistic missiles, American scientist A.J. Lewinter is used to being a cog in the military-industrial complex—until, while at a conference in Tokyo, he rushes into the Russian Embassy offering to defect.
Hard-edged US intelligence operative Leo Diamond sets out to determine what, if anything, Lewinter knows; on the Soviet side, KGB agent Yefgeny Pogodin must decipher whether this high-level defection is another ruse in a long-standing war. Neither global superpower knows what to expect from Lewinter, the wild card, but both sides know this: If he’s telling the truth, his information could be the final turning point in the Cold War.
A darkly funny spy thriller from one of the most brilliant voices of espionage fiction, The Defection of A.J. Lewinter is a shockingly prescient portrayal of international politics.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Robert Littell is the author of twenty-one other highly acclaimed novels, many about the Cold War and the Soviet Union, including his masterwork, New York Times bestseller The Company, and the Los Angeles Times Book Award winner for best mystery-thriller Legends. An American born in Brooklyn, Robert Littell now lives in France.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Defection of A.J. Lewinter (Shades of Grey)
Seller Image
Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 47820941-n
Stock Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter (Paperback)
Published by
Soho Press Inc, New York, 2025
ISBN 10: 1641297166
ISBN 13: 9781641297165
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A new edition of the spy classic by Robert Littell, New York Times bestselling master of the espionage thriller.The black comedy follows a pawn in the American military complex whose decision to change sides might determine the outcome of the Cold War.An engineer whos spent most of his career studying ceramic nose cones for ballistic missiles, American scientist A.J. Lewinter is used to being a cog in the military-industrial complexuntil, while at a conference in Tokyo, he rushes into the Russian Embassy offering to defect.Hard-edged US intelligence operative Leo Diamond sets out to determine what, if anything, Lewinter knows; on the Soviet side, KGB agent Yefgeny Pogodin must decipher whether this high-level defection is another ruse in a long-standing war. Neither global superpower knows what to expect from Lewinter, the wild card, but both sides know this: If hes telling the truth, his information could be the final turning point in the Cold War.A darkly funny spy thriller from one of the most brilliant voices of espionage fiction, The Defection of A.J. Lewinter is a shockingly prescient portrayal of international politics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781641297165
Stock Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter (Shades of Grey, 2)
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781641297165
Seller Image
Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 47820941
Seller Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9781641297165
Stock Image
The Defection of A.j. Lewinter
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26401206979
Stock Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: Eagle Eye Books, Decatur, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paper Back. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 855511
Stock Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # IB-9781641297165
Stock Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: Massive Bookshop, Greenfield, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9781641297165
Seller Image
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9781641297165