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Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins

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Non-Fiction

by Annie Jacobsen

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4.70 (2.7K ratings)
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description 560 pages

Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins by Annie Jacobsen holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 2.7K reader ratings. First published in 2019. The book spans 560 pages.

About Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins

Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins is a non-fiction title by Annie Jacobsen. With a rating of 4.70 out of 5 from 2.7K readers, it ranks well above the catalog average of 4.17 — placing it in the upper tier of non-fiction books. Compared to the non-fiction genre average of 4.60, this book scores higher by 0.10 points. With 2.7K ratings, it has built a notable readership in the non-fiction space. Available on Kindle at $12.99. First published in 2019.

Detail Value
Author Annie Jacobsen
Published 2019
Pages 560
Kindle Price $12.99
Genres Non-Fiction
Average Rating 4.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 2,739

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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2.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.70, Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.60, it performs above expectations.

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Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.

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Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins has 560 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins?

Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins was written by Annie Jacobsen. It was first published in 2019.

What is the ISBN for Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins?

The ISBN-13 for Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins is 9780316441438.

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