When Deception Fails pores over 60 case studies to determine why a deception will fail, steps to prevent a failed operation, and how to turn that failure into a success. But failure is not the end of a deception, and even failed deception operations can yield results. No matter how well crafted, however, there is always a chance that a deception will fail. Through 38 case studies this monograph dissects the double-cross to reveal the psychological battle of wits at its core. Turnabout examines exactly how to turn the tables on an opponent and use their own deception against them. Each examination dives into extensive case studies to establish not only bedrock understandings of essential espionage principals, but also creates guidance for their practical application on both individual and governmental scales.ĭeception is a basic tactic used by allies and enemies alike, but when both protagonist and antagonist ply the same trade, it is the master of the double-cross who comes out the victor.
This title combines two of spymaster Barton Whaley's most potent analyses of the craft: Turnabout: Crafting the Double-Cross and When Deception Fails: The Theory of Outs.
