THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER
''As fast paced as a thriller'' Fred Burton, Stratfor Talks'' Pen and Sword Podcast
''Jacobsen here presents a tour de force exploring the CIA''s paramilitary activities...this excellent work feels like uncovering the tip of the iceberg ...Highly recommended for those seeking a better understanding of American foreign policy in action'' Jacob Sherman, Library Journal
''A behind-the-scenes look at the most shadowy corners of the American intelligence community...Well-sourced and well-paced, this book is full of surprises'' Kirkus
''Annie Jacobsen takes us inside the darkest and most morally ambiguous corner of our government, where politicians ask brave men and women to kill-up close and personal-on America''s behalf'' Garrett M. Graff, author of Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government''s Secret Plan to Save Itself - While the Rest of us
