Spy writers who wrought fiction from fact

Both Gayle Lynds and Barry Eisler had careers that afforded them an inside peek into the world of spycraft. Midmorning discusses how their experience with espionage informed their fiction.

Guests

• Gayle Lynds: New York Times bestselling author nine spy novels; her latest is called "Book of Spies." She was also an editor at a think tank who had top secret clearance.
• Barry Eisler: Award winning author and spent three years in a covert position with the CIA's Directorate of Operations. His most recent book is "Inside Out: A Novel."

Resources

• About Gayle Lynds
• About Barry Eisler