description: The Black Tulip is a provocative and suspenseful work of fiction that centers around the C.I.A.'s actual effort to kick perestroika into high gear by assisting the Afghanistan resistance with its struggles against Russia in the mid 1980s. Lucidly written by Milt Bearden, a C.I.A. veteran of 30 years who has spent considerable time in Pakistan and Afghanistan, The Black Tulip offers a fascinating and authentic insider's view of international espionage, and also packs a tremendous punch of exciting, fast-paced action and well-drawn characters.
language: English
title: Black Tulip
titlecomplete: Black Tulip
genres: Thriller, Russia, War, Historical Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 124
publisher: Random House Trade