Alex Dryden is a pseudonym for a British author who has had extensive first-hand experience with Russia. This author, who has served in the British security services, has been closely watching Russia's evolution for many years. Dryden's work is informed by his unique perspective and deep understanding of the country's complex political landscape.
Dryden's Anna Resnikov series, which began publication in 2008, has been critically acclaimed for its insightful portrayal of Russia's security services. The first novel in the series, Red to Black, introduces readers to Anna, a once-promising figure in the SVR, the successor to the notorious KGB. The story is told from Anna's perspective, as she is in exile and off the radar.
As a writer and journalist, Dryden has been tracking Russia's political transformation since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. He has witnessed the country's false dawn of democracy and its subsequent evolution into the world's most formidable secret state. Dryden's work reflects his deep knowledge of Russia's security services and his keen eye for the country's political undercurrents.