Smiley Versus Karla (1982), by John le Carré, originally published as The Quest for Karla, is an omnibus edition of three novels concerning George Smiley's fight against Karla, his counterpart in Moscow Centre (the Soviet KGB). The "Karla Trilogy" includes: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – (1974) The Honourable Schoolboy – (1977) Smiley's People – (1979) See also The Incongruous Spy Novels by John le Carré 1982 British novels British spy novels Alfred A. Knopf books