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Because of its honesty a very controversial book.

The explosive, shocking and honest account from an MI5 officer, revealing never-before-seen detail into MI5’s operation

‘I do it because it is all I know. I’m a hunter of people and I’m damn good at it.’

Recruited after the 7/7 attacks on London, Tom quickly found himself immersed in the tense world of watching, following and infiltrating networks of terrorists, spies and foreign agents. It was a job that took over his life and cost him dear, taking him to the limit of physical and mental endurance. Filled with extraordinary accounts of operations that saved countless lives, Soldier Spy is the only authentic account by an ex-MI5 officer of the round-the-clock battle to keep this country safe.
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‘Very well written, gives a startling amount of operational detail, the biggest shock of all – MI5 agreed to its publication’ Sunday Times

‘A blistering, visceral insight into life on the front line against terror, revealed in remarkable detail’ Daily Telegraph

‘Startling, absolutely fascinating. A foot soldier’s account out on the street.’ Radio 4

‘Gripping. One of the most successful MI5 undercover surveillance officers of his time’ Sun

Review: An interesting, exciting account of life as a MI5 surveillance officer as told by Tom Marcus (code name TC). The book is not a story as such but rather a description of various operations that TC/MI5 was/are involved in, from gathering intelligence through surveillance of members of the provisional IRA (and splinter groups), Russian and Chinese intelligence operatives through to Islamic jihadists although they all tie in to TC’s life and his career in the army and MI5 to give the book a good flow.

For someone who hasn’t read a book about spies and the intelligence agencies, it is a really good read and will highlight some of the various threats that exist within the UK and how secret services such as MI5 go about their important business with very little publicity and fanfare as well as informing the reader of some of the methods, they employ to track their targets.

TC does a good job in explaining the operations as best as he is allowed and there is a human angle to the story as TC struggles with debt and PTSD as well as balancing service and civilian family life.

All in all, a thrilling, fast paced and informative book, that gives the reader a first-hand account and understanding of MI5 operations although I’m sure there are many things that cannot be disclosed due to the nature of this type of work. An enjoyable read.

Tom Marcus, former MI5, grew up on the streets in the North of England. He joined the Army at sixteen and went on to become the youngest member of the Armed Forces to pass the 6-month selection process for Special Operations in Northern Ireland. He was handpicked from the Army into MI5 as a Surveillance Officer. He left the Security Service recently after a decade on the frontline protecting his country due to being diagnosed with PTSD.

An extraordinary battle and recovery took place which led Tom to write his first book, Soldier Spy which has been vetted and cleared for publication by MI5, it’s the first true ground level account ever to be told. The first time in the Security Services’ history a Surveillance Officer has told the real story of the fight on our streets and his debut book went straight to Number 1 on the Sunday Times best sellers list and Number 1 on Amazon.

Tom’s new fiction series featuring Matt Logan starts in May 2018 with his first book; Capture or Kill. Tom now consults on projects within TV and film including the TV dramatization of his book Soldier Spy. Due to the ongoing specific threat to Tom Marcus, MI5 insist he keep his identity hidden and he continues to work with the Security Service and other agencies to ensure he stays safe.

‘I want to tell the other side of the story. What operators are doing out there to stand between you and the most dangerous terrorists in the world. I won’t give away any secrets, it’s not what I’m about, everything I write or say has to be passed through Thames House first and I’ll never betray the help and guidance the Service has shown me.’ ‘I might not be a genius or have a mega high IQ, nor do I have qualifications coming out of my ears, BUT I am a hunter of people, and I’m damn good at it.’