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The Ghost War

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The Ghost War is a 2008 espionage thriller by Alex Berenson and the second novel centered on CIA operative John Wells. Its plot involves Chinese intelligence activity, covert operations, and efforts to provoke a confrontation between China and the United States. The novel continues Wells's story after The Faithful Spy and is written for readers of contemporary spy fiction focused on intelligence agencies, international rivalry, and counterterrorism.

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How good is The Ghost War?
The Ghost War scores 6.88/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Spy Novel category. Solid John Wells follow-up with geopolitical scope, generally liked by fans, less acclaimed than the Edgar-winning debut.
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Is The Ghost War worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.88/10, The Ghost War is a solid option in Spy Novel. See all Spy Novel ranked.

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