* Fiction: Do you want thrilling spy novels with intricate plots, action-packed stories with skilled assassins, or fantastical worlds where stealth is a crucial survival skill?
* Non-fiction: Are you interested in historical accounts of real-life spies and assassins, or perhaps practical guides on how to improve your own stealth skills?
* Specific genres: Do you have a preference for military, historical, fantasy, or sci-fi?
Here are some book recommendations based on different areas of interest:
Fiction:
* Spy Thrillers:
* Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré: A classic spy novel with a complex plot and realistic portrayal of Cold War espionage.
* The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum: A fast-paced thriller about a highly trained assassin with amnesia, who uses his skills to uncover a deadly conspiracy.
* The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson: A gripping thriller about a journalist and a hacker who investigate a series of murders, featuring a protagonist with exceptional stealth skills.
* Fantasy:
* The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner: The first book in a series about a skilled thief who gets caught up in political intrigue.
* Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb: The first book in the Farseer trilogy, where a young boy is trained as an assassin and uses his skills to survive.
* Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: A heist story set in a fictional world with unique characters who have different skills, including stealth and deception.
Non-fiction:
* The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security by Kevin Mitnick: A guide to social engineering and deception, written by a former hacker who used these skills to infiltrate various systems.
* The Spy's Guide to Staying Alive by Michael Hershman: A practical guide to survival techniques, including camouflage, evasion, and stealth.
* The Ghost in the Machine: The Real Story of the KGB's Most Successful Cold War Spy by John Barron: A historical account of a KGB spy who was able to operate undetected in the West for years.
Specific Genres:
* Military: The Shadow of the Axe by David Downing: A historical novel about the SAS in World War II, featuring characters skilled in stealth and infiltration.
* Historical: The Man Who Never Was by Ewen Montagu: A true story about a British intelligence operation during World War II, where a corpse was used to deceive the Germans.
* Sci-Fi: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: A young boy is trained to lead an army in a war against an alien race, using his strategic mind and stealth tactics.
To make the best recommendations, please tell me:
* What kind of book are you looking for? (Fiction/Non-fiction)
* What kind of story are you interested in? (Spy, fantasy, historical, etc.)
* What kind of tone are you looking for? (Thrilling, dark, humorous, etc.)
Once I have this information, I can give you more personalized recommendations!