New From Lucy Kirk
We Already Have a Woman We Like
A Memoir
Ever wonder what it’s like to be in the CIA?
The 1960s. An era marked by tense international relations, the threat of communism, and a counter-culture ignited by figures like Timothy Leary and folk music legends. It was a different world. Especially for women. Lucy Kirk was fresh out of grad school and aspiring to big things.
All she’d heard about the mysterious CIA was that they studied little green men. Undaunted by this, and eager to have a real job with the potential for international work, she applied. Before she knew it she was part of this now notoriously strict and clandestine agency.
This insider perspective is full of clear and compelling real-life details, spanning decades and continents. But don’t expect too much information to be revealed. The CIA wouldn’t like that.
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Praise for the book
“Lucy Kirk’s terrific read (We Already Have a Woman We Like) highlights the infuriating obstacles faced by women in the CIA – many of which confoundedly continue today. Lucy tells how she navigated it with intelligence, humor, grace, and, moxie.”
New From Lucy Kirk
The Poison Factory
A Spy Novel
Decktora Raines (Decky) is on leave from the CIA, doing her best to dodge memories of her first agent, Elena, an asset she recruited on her first overseas assignment and tragically lost; and the heartbreaking disappearance of her life partner, Alex. A surprise contact from a Russian defector she once handled urges her to come to London immediately. She coordinates with Langley and the CIA Station Chief in London, who is focused on the recent murder of another Russian defector. The only clues: claw marks and an unidentified white powder.
Once she’s in London, the bodies start to pile up. The local Metropolitan Police and the public think a serial killer is on the loose. The claw murders now include individuals Decky has contacted in London. Why and who?
She and a British colleague soon come to believe the defector assassinations are part of a Russian intelligence operation.
In fact, a senior Russian diplomat assigned to London is indeed out for revenge against these particular defectors, with the assistance of his protege and aide, Olga, a ruthless, damaged woman, who carries out the murders.
Will Decky and her colleagues survive and will they catch the Russians?
Praise for the book
If you like Ludlum, Grisham, or Clancy, you’ll love Kirk. Amazing attention to detail and thrilling suspense. Excellent character development and plot line. Can’t wait for the sequel for more Decky!”