About the book: 1993 / In the novel “A Super Spy, Counted Dead” by the famous American writer Ross Thomas, professional agent Padillo and “amateur” McCorkle act. In their activities, they encounter the betrayal of some, the courageous behavior of others, and the ruthlessness and love of money of others. Acting in conditions of uncompromising confrontation between different intelligence services, they find themselves in the thick of brutal battles and intrigues, participating in chases, kidnappings, and murders. The second novel, “The Most Skillful Thieves,” is dedicated to the event associated with the theft of an ancient African shield - a symbol of power comparable to the English crown.