The Ipcress File

About “The Ipcress File”

Len Deighton's The Ipcress File is his first novel and first bestseller, marking a breakthrough in thriller writing. The story follows a nameless spy on a mission to find a missing biochemist, which leads him into a complex and dangerous conspiracy. The novel's working-class narrator provides a fresh perspective in the genre. The book was later adapted into a 1960s film starring Michael Caine, who received critical acclaim for his role. The novel itself has remained a classic in the thriller genre.