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Spy-fi traditionally refers to the genre of spy fiction, with some publishers using the term to categorize books. In 2004, the term was coined to also refer to a subgenre of spy fiction that includes elements of science fiction.. Spyfi Science Fiction is a subgenre of in which spies and espionage are placed in future setting. A key feature is the effects of technology on the espionage trade and the technological gadgets used tend to be over the top of society. This type of fiction focus on glamour, adventure, and daring spirit of spies.
Definition and characteristics
Spy-fi often includes secret agents or super spies whose missions showcase science fiction technology including tools, equipment, and other devices.
The setting and spy protagonist may be in the future. An example of this is the Honorverse character Victor Cachat, or his sometime partners and potential adversaries, Anton Zilwicki and Ruth Winton.
Biederman D, Wallace R, Einstein S (2004). The Incredible World of Spy Fi. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-0-8118-4224-2.
References
Hood, William (1989). "Spy fiction through knowledgeable eyes". International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence. 3 (3): 405–418. doi:10.1080/08850608908435111.
Hastedt, Glenn P. (2011). Spies, Wiretaps, and Secret Operations: A-J. Spies, Wiretaps, and Secret Operations: An Encyclopedia of American Espionage. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. p. 297. ISBN9781851098071.
Brittany, Michele (2014). James Bond and Popular Culture: Essays on the Influence of the Fictional Superspy. McFarland & Company. p. 98 (note. 57). ISBN9780786477937.
