Len Deighton. Stated first edition. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. Both inclippped dust jacket (in mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in this copy, 345 pp. Jacket design by Raymond Hawkey.
Len Deighton, a master of the Cold War spy thriller, returns to form with Berlin Game, the first book in his celebrated “Game, Set and Match” trilogy. Set in a divided Berlin, the novel follows British intelligence officer Bernard Samson as he navigates the treacherous world of espionage, double agents, and personal betrayal.
With Deighton’s trademark intelligence, dry wit, and authentic tradecraft, Berlin Game delivers a fast-paced, cerebral thriller where trust is a luxury—and survival depends on reading between the lines. More introspective and character-driven than Deighton’s earlier work, this novel builds tension through psychological depth as much as action.
A must-have for fans of Le Carré, Greene, and 20th-century spy fiction, this First American Edition published by Alfred A. Knopf is the perfect addition to any Cold War thriller collection.p
