Revisited: The spy cops scandal (part 1)

This book delves into the secretive world of Britain's undercover police, detailing how they infiltrated activist groups by assuming false identities and engaging in intimate relationships. The authors, Rob Evans and Paul Lewis, uncover forty years of state espionage, highlighting the psychological effects on both the officers and their targets. The book raises critical questions about the ethics of such operations and their impact on civil liberties.

The novel follows an unnamed English assassin, known only as the Jackal, who is hired by the OAS (Organisation de l'armée secrète), a French dissident paramilitary organization, to assassinate French President Charles de Gaulle. The story is divided into three parts: 'Anatomy of a Plot', detailing the Jackal's preparations; 'Anatomy of a Manhunt', focusing on the French secret service's efforts to identify and stop the Jackal; and 'Anatomy of a Kill', the final confrontation. The novel is known for its detailed and methodical portrayal of both the assassin's plans and the police investigation, creating a tense and suspenseful narrative.