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“An incisive history of the war on terrorism and a riveting true-life thriller.” Professor Bruce Hoffman, director of Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies
“One of the most extraordinary, captivating and insightful accounts of involvement in the violent global jihad…A seminal book.” Richard Walton, former head of Counter Terrorism Command, New Scotland Yard
“A must-read…A key resource for our understanding of counter-terrorism policy and practice in the twenty-first century.” Dr. Vince Houghton, historian and curator, International Spy Museum
“A stunning inside account of the making of a senior al-Qaeda operative…Provides unique intelligence insights into the inner workings of al-Qaeda before and after 9/11.” Dr. Magnus Ranstorp, research director at the Swedish Defence University’s Centre for Asymmetric Threat Studies
“A compelling and invaluable account of life inside al-Qaeda through the eyes of a first-rate spy. This unique narrative throws open the shutters of the secret worlds of terror.” Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize–winning author