David Bickford
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David Bickford

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David is a British author and former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director to the British Intelligence Agencies, MI5 & MI6.

David’s novels explore the covert world of Katya and the G8 Intelligence Agencies and operatives, who operate in a world full of corruption, blackmail, extortion, and murder.

With a series of five novels and breakaway books, David invites readers to experience the intricate and complex world of espionage, where every move can mean life or death and every decision can change the fate of nations.

The novels all are available to purchase in e-book, paperback and audiobook formats on the Amazon store, as well as in libraries and book shops around the world.

“David Bickford is a legend from the world of espionage and counter espionage. He has brought his rich experience to bear on a stellar series of novels that bring to life the many complex challenges confronting spies and national security in the 21st century.” James Adams, Johns Hopkins University, Former Advisor National Security Agency

David spent his working life diving into the cold murky seas of terrorism, espionage and organised crime. At the forefront of the battle against international terrorism he was among the first to predict its brutal onslaught. David married his soulmate Cary on 24 April 1965 and they have three sons.

David is passionate about the law. He has been a solicitor his whole life. He believes that "Change for good is the essence of the law. And I am wedded to it." When he was Legal Director of the Intelligence and Security Agencies MI5 and MI6 he was instrumental in introducing a legal basis for their operations. After that, he was able to create the necessary procedures for converting the intelligence the operational officers gathered into evidence to convict terrorists.



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    • Katya

    • What Would You Risk for Half a Billion Dollars?
    • By: David Bickford
    • Narrated by: Larissa J Murray
    • Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 10-13-23
    • Language: English
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