Author Joan M Kop grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After attending school to become a legal secretary, she was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency. She later graduated from Gonzaga University and is the author of a memoir, Spies, Lies & Psychosis as well as a historical novel, The Freedom Chaser.
The Spy from Beijing: An Espionage Thriller
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In a world where loyalty is tested, Jenny, a Chinese-American FBI agent, uncovers a chilling plot. Her Beijing counterpart, Yìchén, is a double agent, blackmailing and poisoning to steal critical DNA for China’s dominance. But when Jenny discovers she’s Yìchén’s biological twin, everything changes. Torn between family ties and duty to her country, she must navigate a treacherous game of espionage that spans Seattle to Beijing. Can she protect her nation while confronting the shocking truth of her past? Dive into “The Spy from Beijing,” where trust is fleeting, and betrayal lurks at every turn.
“It doesn’t get better than this. Written by one of America’s few, successful female CIA insiders, The Spy from Beijing is the ultimate combination of excitement, intrigue, love, lies, and all the impossible dilemmas faced by today’s undercover operatives.”
– The Honorable Mary Beth Long, former Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs and CIA case officer, current owner of a law firm.
“Based on the world’s obsession with DNA testing, Joan M Kop crafts a thrilling spy tale about China’s attempt to steal Americans’ personal data and combines it with China’s other nefarious spy practices. Kop keeps you on the edge of your seat as she ratchets up the tension and provides several wild twists in this thought-provoking story about what is more important—family or patriotism?”
– Robert Dugoni, author of My Sister’s Grave and The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
“Joan M Kop’s debut espionage novel, The Spy from Beijing, is an unconventional and thoroughly engrossing read.”
– James Stejskal, author of Dead Hand, the latest of The Snake Eater Chronicles.
“Nothing exposes the existential threats we face better than a fast-paced plot like the one in The Spy from Beijing, by Joan M. Kop. This novel will keep you on the edge of your seat in every chapter.”
– Pat Nohrden, author of The Crystal Monkey and Min Li’s Perfect Place
“Boasting a twisty tale and a feisty, engaging protagonist, The Spy from Beijing is an entertaining and imaginative novel, full of unusual intrigue and sharp, contemporary relevance.”
– The Book Review Directory – 5-star review
“The Spy from Beijing is a thrilling rollercoaster ride of espionage, intrigue, and moral quandaries, and a must-read for anyone who enjoys a suspenseful tale that explores the blurred lines between loyalty and love.”
– Readers’ Favorite. – 5-star review
“The Spy from Beijing is a riveting read that will appeal to both long-time readers of the spy/thriller genre and newcomers alike. Kop delivers a vibrant narrative that will hold your attention from the beginning and keep it until the final page.”
– Literary Titan – 5-star review
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SPIES, LIES & PSYCHOSIS
This memoir, Spies, Lies & Psychosis, is my unsettling, and compelling true-life story that details my terrifying and disorienting descent into mental illness. At age 25, after leaving my job at the CIA, my life became a series of seemingly disconnected events fraught with dangerous lies, betrayal, manipulation, and deceit, pushing me into this sort of chaotic twilight between sanity and insanity. Unable to trust those around me after discovering their repeated deceptions, I embarked on a harrowing journey to reveal the truth, once and for all, about those family, friends, spies, and lovers who appear to be gaslighting me into thinking nothing I believe is real. But are they right? Is my truth a lie? Or are their lies the truth?
“Author Joan Kopczynski has crafted an incredibly raw and honest reading experience with vivid storytelling and unwavering honesty, allowing readers to empathize with her struggles and triumphs.”
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“Kopczynski’s memoir is a courageous story of what living with a mental health condition looks like. Through highs and lows she experienced; her perseverance shows recovery is possible.”
Chauntelle Lieske, Executive Director NAMI Spokane
“Readers will enjoy the gritty truth of this unflinching look at a personal journey.”
Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Magazine
“Clarity and veracity define Kopczynski’s memoir of her journey through the throes of mental illness and espionage, with ardent roads of lost loves.”
Susan Jostrom, essayist and author of the Zephyr travel series
The Freedom Chaser
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JOAN M KOP combines historical fiction and family history with in-depth (20-year) research in an immigrant story about freedom, love and survival. In 1867, after the U.S. Civil War, August Kopczynski, a young Polish blacksmith and farmer, is faced with poor choices—to fight in the upcoming Franco-Prussian war, or be hanged if he does not. Using a false passport, he escapes to America and survives a harrowing storm aboard a ship where he falls in love with Marie. They not only survive Midwest hardships but realize their dream of becoming an American success story.
“A well-written portrayal of the author’s great-grandfather, who emigrated from Poland after the U.S. Civil War. Anyone interested in the history of Chicago, Kansas and Idaho with the trials and tribulations of immigrants to America will find this a worthwhile read.”
LYLE WIRTANEN, FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT ST. GERTRUDE, COTTONWOOD, IDAHO (2000 – 2010)
“The Freedom Chaser thoroughly depicts joys, hardships and the livelihood of Polish immigrants—everything from the difficult trip to the Chicago fire to the droughts of Kansas. It is a delightful and enlightening read.”
RYAN TASTOVE, MAYOR OF WESTPHALIA, KANSAS