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Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent |  | Author: Fred Burton
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
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Sales Rank: 13561
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Edition: Reprint
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0345494253
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.28
EAN: 9780345494252
Publication Date: June 9, 2009
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In this hard-hitting memoir, Fred Burton, a key figure in international counterterrorism and domestic spycraft, emerges from the shadows to reveal who he is, what he has accomplished, and the threats that lurk unseen except by an experienced, worldly-wise few. Plunging readers into the murky world of violent religious extremism that spans the streets of Middle Eastern cities and the informant-filled alleys of American slums, Burton takes us behind the scenes to reveal how the United States tracked Libya-linked master terrorist Abu Nidal; captured Ramzi Yusef, architect of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing; and pursued the assassins of major figures including Yitzhak Rabin, Meir Kahane, and General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the president of Pakistan–classic cases that have sobering new meaning in the treacherous years since 9/11. Here, too, is Burton’s advice on personal safety for today’s most powerful CEOs, gleaned from his experience at Stratfor, the private firm Barron’s calls “the shadow CIA.”
Told in a no-holds-barred, gripping, nuanced style that illuminates a complex and driven man, Ghost is both a riveting read and an illuminating look into the shadows of the most important struggle of our time.
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 Inside the DSS March 8, 2010
Lodge2 (Texas)
Good inside view of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) in it's early days. Their counterterrorism office definitely operated on a shoe-string budget.
I'm a big fan of Burton, especially STRATFOR, but this book could have been much better. His focus on rather mundane items, i.e. Jos A. Banks suit, Parker rollerball pen, Barbour Beaufort jacket, etc...was distracting.
Of particular note, especially since this seems to be happening again, is this passage: "A sea change has taken place over at the FBI. Louis Freeh took over the Bureau as its tenth director in 1993. Ever since, counterterrorism investigations have become freighted with huge political baggage...Terrorism is seen less as a national security issue and more like a criminal one. It is a potentially dangerous shift, one that has divided the intelligence community and has segregated those who need information from the information they need." The end result of this "sea change" was 9/11.
 One of the best books I have read. February 17, 2010
Linda Hammonds (Newport Beach, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent" is one of the best books that I have read. Fred Burton tells a story that most of us will never experience. While there have been many books released over recent years about various aspects of intelligence, there are none that I have read that have done such a good job of putting the reader in the author's shoes.
I remember the events that Mr. Burton recounts in his book when they occurred. News stories at the time these events took place lacked detail. I enjoyed reading the behind-the-scenes detail that Mr. Burton has been able to relate.
Most enjoyable is how Mr. Burton presents the personal side of the lives of the people that do so much for our country - the ones that often go without public notice and recognition - "the true patriots and silent warriors" that I have heard so much about in the past few years. Thank you, Fred, for a great book.
Without A Doubt, Superb! February 15, 2010
J. Johnson (Columbia, SC)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent read. The author provides specific details of his days within the DSS, eventually beccoming deputy chief of that department. Burton's strong moral and ethical basis for his life's work in pursuing and taking down terrorists throughout the world is not only admirable but beyond fascinating! I could barely put this book down a couple of times, the REAL-WORLD involving the intelligence, politics and logistics involved with pursuing the evil in the world. I HIGHLY recommend this book, highly.
Terrific Read October 23, 2009
Cathleen Ortolani (NorthEast Pennsylvania, United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I usually re-sell my books after reading once but this I'm hanging onto so as to re-read over the winter, though it may leave you a little depressed due to government attitudes, but not the authors' & reminds us to truly Thank people doing these tough, clandestine jobs, jobs most of us cannot do.
An Extraordinary Man! August 24, 2009
Pasquale R. Valerio
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fred is an interesting man who helped to keep our country safe. An excellent read that I found hard to put down once I started. Considering that this was his first book, he did a magnificent job! His hard work and constant drive to get those responsible is remarkable. His details and insight are incredible. A rare and honest look into the dark world that Fred and his associates protected us from. I'm looking forward to his next book.
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