Wild Bill Donovan

"Wild Bill" Donovan was a legendary and secretive American general who became the first director of the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA, during World War II. Drawing on declassified documents and interviews, veteran journalist Douglas Waller offers a compelling biography of Donovan’s daring intelligence efforts, charismatic leadership, and complex personality. The book narrates stories of espionage, political intrigue, and high-stakes operations, portraying a figure whose innovations in covert warfare left a lasting legacy.