The Cuckoo's Egg

Uncovering a hidden network of spies before the internet became infamous for terrorist threats is the compelling theme of this captivating computer-age detective story. Cliff Stoll, an astronomer turned systems manager, embarked on a dangerous one-man mission to expose a sinister hacking scheme that jeopardized national security. With code-breaking, satellites, and missile bases, it was a thrilling one-man sting operation that finally caught the attention of the CIA and led to the capture of an international spy ring, driven by money, drugs, and a deep association with the KGB.