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Spy vs. Spy

Spy vs. Spy When the cold war ended and the last spy came in from the cold, it was predicted that the espionage novel would fade with the “duck and cover” films. No longer were we under the constant threat of annihilation – we were finally free from the fear of...

John Remembers Tom Clancy

John Remembers Tom Clancy When THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER arrived on the scene in 1984 the cold war was still in full swing, it was a period of elevated tension, with the Soviet downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 the United States increased diplomatic, military, and...

The 5 Richest Authors in the World

(blogs.thetimes.co.za, Nov. 26) Forbes Magazine has released its list of the world’s highest paid authors. In a year when financial returns are a great source of consternation, some writers have still managed to rake in the cash. Top of the list is unsurprisingly J.K...