Each chapter of the Audie award winning Chopin Manuscript audiobook has been written by one of 15 international thriller writers in a innovative collaborative project.
U.S. government use of surrogates is routine, though CIA outsourcing has declined. In the wake of reports citing Blackwater, ex-officials note some needs for contracting.
Reports on CIA use of contractors have raised questions on U.S. government outsourcing of intelligence work and other functions. How information is used also is changing.