Reviews of the first edition:
One of the best studies of intelligence in recent years. Edward Jay Epstein, Los Angeles Times Book Review
The most original book yet written on the interpenetration of counter-intelligence and campus. Andrew Sinclair, Sunday Times (London)
Winks writes a lively compound of analysis and anecdote to illuminate the bonds between academe and the intelligence community. His book is a towering achievement. Robert W. Smith, Chicago Sun-Times
Among the more important contributions to the history of Anglo-American espionage to appear this or any other year. . . . Moves with an unfolding pace that any thriller writer might envy. Tom Dowling, San Francisco Examiner
A brilliant book. Sallie Pisani, Journal of American History