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The Extraordinary Story of Russian Double Agent George Blake

by Simon Kuper ...

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In the remote wilderness of Alaska, where vast, untouched landscapes can conceal both beauty and danger, a sinister figure emerged in the 1980s: Michael Silka, a drifter with a troubled past and a deadly intent. Alaska's Deadliest Man: The True Story of Michael Silka chronicles the harrowing events that led to one of the most chilling manhunts in the state's history—a story of a man who seemingly ... Read more

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