Another “Kind Of” Book Review : Spying on the Kremlin by Mike Murtagh

Ewan Lawrie Writer

***** 'Heart of a soldier, soul of an artist – a compelling read!'

I really enjoyed this memoir. I am not someone who reads a lot of military nonfiction, but I found this to be an extremely engaging account of a career and a life. Mike is a great storyteller and doesn't shy away from the more difficult aspects of being a career RAF man, as well as the darker sides of his own nature, and how he worked to overcome them. But he managed to get up to lots of fun in between it all! His willingness to always say yes to adventure is to our benefit. I think this would be especially interesting to people who want to see firsthand what the end of the Cold War was like from a military perspective in Germany and Russia. But this goes beyond just a military career – he also shares lots of great stories of the UK music scene in the 70s and an epic Route 66 roadtrip. Would definitely recommend!

Trista Smith, Amazon Reviewer

War of the playground - podcast episode

While North Korea sends hundreds of balloons, loaded with rubbish and manure, across the border, South Korea is setting up giant speakers to blare K-pop music for miles into the North.

Sitrep assess the risk of a playground scrap going out of control, and explains why many heavily armed nations indulge in childish tactics when they don’t want an all-out fight.

Ukraine has been trying out experimental AI drone technology on the battlefield to lock onto targets by identifying their voice, or avoid Russian jamming. Olivia Savage from Janes tells us what she’s seen and heard.

And former RAF Officer Mike Murtagh shares stories from his time spying on the Kremlin in the 1990s, including fake firefighters, honeytraps and a bear on the loose.

British Forces Broadcasting Service

'...a fascinating and very nicely written piece of work. I found it hugely enjoyable...'

Tony Walton

Article: 'The Kremlin, Oscar-Winners and the Azeri Mafia: Lincoln Man Recalls Eventful Life'

Lindum Colonia Newspaper

Article: Spying on the Kremlin in April

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The Lincoln WI

Article by the author: 'Why Russia never changes: Insights from a former Lincoln spy's eye-opening memoir'

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