Bill Rapp’s real story is just as interesting as the ones he makes up. The former CIA Analyst began working in West Germany back when the country was still divided after World War II. He also worked in Turkey and the Aegean, Canada, Iraq and London. It wasn’t where he set out to go. Pre-CIA, Rapp’s love for history led him to an early career as a professional historian. With a PhD from Vanderbilt University, he taught history before finding the inspiration to take his passions further, eventually finding his calling first with the CIA, and later, as an author.
The CIA is a bit of a family affair for the Rapps. Bill’s wife, Cynthia (better known as Didi), also works for the Agency, and as Dead Drop readers were among the first to learn, was recently named Deputy Director for Analysis.
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