Untold Secrets“Only the enlightened ruler and the wise general will use the highest intelligence of the army for the purpose of spying, and thereby achieve great results” - Sun Tzu. The concept of espionage is a great accumulation of mind games and perseverance. It creates a suspenseful accommodation in life, which could impact a country one at a time. The espionage also sends radioactivity to several countries, sending information about their plans and integrations. The idea of ​​spying affects not only the person behind the “mask,” but also the loving family member called upon to defend someone who has betrayed their country. Robert Lindsey's The Falcon and The Snowman tells of how two simple young Californians transform into Soviet spies and find themselves in a world of trouble. While “espionage” may not interest one's mindset, Robert Lindsey's The Falcon and the Snowman, and major book reviews, provide the reader with concrete information about the true meaning of espionage for the Soviet Union. The espionage act and spies have been around for many years, and likely many more to come. The visual evidence behind espionage usually involves a man and/or woman trying to obtain important documents to benefit the country, right? As surprising as it may be, this theory is actually one hundred percent wrong. Espionage actually takes a completely different, more significantly selfish approach. Spying between the Americans and the Soviets is a never-ending board game. For example, “Espionage between the Soviets and the Americans was widespread between the Cold War and even during the early 1970s and 1980s. The espionage resulted in top secret information shared between the two countries” (Fraser 6). This shows… middle of paper intelligence services and government prosperity for both Russia and the United States. The idealization behind espionage is not to go to the nearest library and find the latest spy book, but it really speaks to the mystery of the life of spies and the communications behind the news. The Falcon and the Snowman is an entry into the lives of these spies and behind the scenes of how American and Russian operations work. The world revolves around who is the most powerful and who can conquer everyone and anyone. Leading to a theory that this century and many others will have to face. Is the country people live in really what they think it is? Or simply a game between countries craving a sense of recognition. There may be more to discover than meets the eye, but what spies will become in the years to come is the mystery behind it all and a journey the world will have to endure..