Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent

Very much enjoyed reading this book, no it is not like a Robert Ludlum or John LeCarre novel. It is a true testament to the real American Heroes who tread into dark and dangerous places and situations that most of us would fear to go. What stands out here is the dedication and patriotism of these men and woman, who, though obviously highly skilled and intelligent choose a life of sacrifice and service over money and fame... Read Full Review

This exciting well written memoir by Fred Burton, former Deputy Chief of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), the Department of State's counterterrorism (CT) division, is among other things, a detailed look back at all the glaring warning signs and signals America was given years before the catastrophe of 9/11. The author had been a Maryland cop. "He protected his community, loved law enforcement, but wanted something more."... Read Full Review

I tried to resist after the first chapter...but after chapter two I couldn't. The book's not only interesting -- it's so well written. The fact that it's written in the present tense somehow gives it a clarity, and you can imagine Fred Burton relating his story -- lots of facts, as objective as possible, StratFor style.

Ghost is a memoir by one of the founding agents of the Counterterrorism Division of the Diplomatic Security Service, part of the U.S. Department of State. Author Fred Burton reveals the sinister realities of the global counterterrorism game in a very serious, readable, unpretentious way. The book is devoid of the ego-tripping and grandstanding that a lot of these memoirs suffer from (i.e. books like "Jawbreaker" etc.). Burton... Read Full Review

If there is anything important to know about the world today, it's background on the Middle East and what has happened there, from its origins until the present. Watching folks ranging from the man on the street to high level politicians, it's evident that they have not often read their history on this subject. We need to know as much as we possibly can about recent history, too - without the wisdom of history, we just keep... Read Full Review