Spy fiction

Spy fiction, a genre of literature involving espionage as an important context or plot device, emerged in the early twentieth century, inspired by rivalries and intrigues between the major powers, and the establishment of modern intelligence agencies. It was given new impetus by the development of fascism and communism in the lead-up to World War II, continued to develop during the Cold War, and received a fresh impetus from the emergence of rogue states, international criminal organizations, Muslim fundamentalism, global terrorist networks, maritime piracy and technological sabotage and espionage as potent threats to Western societies.

As a genre, spy fiction is thematically related to the novel of adventure (The Prisoner of Zenda, 1894, The Scarlet Pimpernel, 1905), the thriller (such as the works of Edgar Wallace) and the politico–military thriller (The Schirmer Inheritance, 1953, The Quiet American, 1955).

History

Nineteenth century

Early examples of the espionage novel are The Spy (1821) and The Bravo (1831), by American novelist James Fenimore Cooper. The Bravo attacks European anti-republicanism, by depicting Venice as a city-state where a ruthless oligarchy wears the mask of the "serene republic".

SuperSpy Productions

SuperSpy Productions was a song-writing and production duo that consisted of Mher Filian and Isaac Hasson in Los Angeles. They contributed several hit songs to popular culture.

Isaac Hasson

The Canadian-born Hasson was a member of the Boston-based Division St., which self-released three albums and provided opening acts for the Barenaked Ladies and the Black Crowes. After growing tired of the club scene, Hasson moved to Los Angeles to focus on songwriting and production.

---

Mher Filian

Filian is currently running his own music production company, splitting his time between New York and LA.

Credits

Demi Lovato - Here We Go Again (Hollywood): “Here We Go Again”, “U Got Nothin on Me”
Selena Gomez - Kiss & Tell (Hollywood): “I Promise You”, “More”
Push Play - Found (Wind-up): “My Everything”
Cassie Steele - Destructo Doll (Rob N Steal)
Instant Star 4 (Orange): “Pavement” Cassie Steele

TV, Film and Multi Media

"Live Like There's No Tomorrow" - Selena Gomez, for the Fox film "Ramona and Beezus"
"Summer Nights" Cassie Steele appearing in The Sims 3 World Adventures
“Damage is Done” appearing in “The Hills”
“Better Off Alone” appearing in “Secret Life of the American Teenager”
“Ride My Train” “Heartbroken Fool” appearing in “All I Want”
“Rock Star Beau” Cassie Steele appearing in Degrassi The Next Generation