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The Bourne Identity Robert Ludlum 1980 · Thriller A higher-octane chase with a trained operative running across Europe.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold John le Carré 1963 · Thriller Cold War espionage that is just as cool and exact, but far more morally weary.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy John le Carré 1974 · Thriller A slower, subtler spy novel built on patience and deduction.