The author of the book, Colonel Lev Bausin of the Foreign Intelligence Service, worked in KGB residencies in the Middle East in the 60s and 70s. He was engaged in the extraction of secret information and carried out important tasks of the country's leadership. The book tells about exciting episodes of the dramatic struggle between the intelligence services of the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Israel and the Arab “mukhabarat”. The author introduces readers to the American attempt to bribe Egyptian President Nasser, with the details of the arrest of the famous Israeli illegal intelligence officer named “Eye of David,” and tells the story of the death of the famous Palestinian leader nicknamed “The Red Prince.” The book is illustrated with rare photographs from the author's personal archive.