Double Agent: My Secret Life Undercover in the IRA by Kevin Fulton Memoir True Crime Book

Double Agent: My Secret Life Undercover in the IRA by Kevin Fulton is a gripping true‑crime memoir for readers drawn to espionage, modern Irish history, and undercover storytelling. Perfect for fans of intelligence memoirs and those studying The Troubles, this paperback edition delivers a raw, first‑hand account of infiltration, moral conflict, and survival inside the Provisional IRA.

This paperback edition is BRAND NEW and carries the ISBN 9781789461343. Written by Kevin Fulton — a British agent from Newry, Northern Ireland, who allegedly spied on the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) for MI5 — the book chronicles his extraordinary and controversial career. Fulton’s account offers an insider’s perspective on covert operations and the personal cost of living a double life.

What the book covers

Kevin Fulton was recruited to infiltrate the Provisional IRA during the height of The Troubles and succeeded in rising through its ranks to an unprecedented level. Living and working undercover, Fulton faced impossible choices — including participation, under orders, in criminal activities he knew could lead to fatal consequences. The memoir details:

• The process of recruitment, training and handling as an intelligence asset.
• Life inside the IRA, including involvement in operations and the psychological toll of double allegiance.
• An extraordinary promotion: Fulton was placed in the IRA’s internal policing unit, tasked with rooting out alleged informers — a role with tragic and ironic consequences.
• Post‑service consequences and legal battles, as Fulton later sought recourse against authorities he says abandoned him.

Author background and credibility

Kevin Fulton is known as a British agent from Newry who has been linked to MI5 operations against the Provisional IRA. He is believed to be living in London and has pursued legal action claiming abandonment by his military handlers. In 2004 Fulton reportedly sued the Andersonstown News in Belfast over publication of his identity and photo; the outcome of that suit has not been made public. His lived experience as an operative lends this memoir authenticity and authority for readers interested in intelligence work and Northern Irish history.

Why readers choose this paperback

• First‑hand intelligence memoir: Direct account from a man who operated at senior levels inside the IRA.
• Rich historical context: Valuable for students, historians, and true‑crime fans exploring The Troubles.
• Powerful storytelling: Balances operational detail with personal moral struggle and human consequences.
• Durable paperback format: Easy to carry, suitable for book clubs, classrooms, and gift giving.

This book makes an ideal gift for readers of spy memoirs, collectors of modern history, and those seeking a nuanced, personal account of undercover life. Whether for bedtime reading, study, or discussion in a book club, Double Agent offers a compelling, thought‑provoking look at loyalty, duty, and the high price of espionage — a timely, unforgettable addition to any contemporary history or true‑crime book collection.