The Spy Who Came in from the ColdThe Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carr is a gripping, intense novel set against the backdrop of the Cold War. The story follows Alec Leamas, a British intelligence officer, who has just witnessed the collapse of his East Berlin espionage network. Facing the demoralising prospect of being pulled back from the field, Leamas is given a final mission: to bring down Mundt, the enigmatic and ruthless head of the East German Intelligence Service.