Deze auteur put uit twintig jaar diepgaande undercoverervaring in cruciale wereldregio's en brengt een ongeëvenaarde authenticiteit in zijn schrijfwerk. Zijn werken, die zowel fictie als non-fictie omvatten, duiken waarschijnlijk diep in de ingewikkelde dynamiek van internationale intriges, inlichtingenoperaties en de psychologische tol van opereren in de schaduw. Hij gebruikt zijn unieke uitkijkpunt om verhalen te creëren die zowel spannend als inzichtelijk zijn, en dompelt lezers onder in werelden van verborgen conflicten en morele complexiteiten. Zijn proza biedt een diepgaand begrip van geopolitieke krachten en onderzoekt vaak de vervaagde grenzen van loyaliteit en waarheid.
Early in the summer of 2002 Faddis and seven other CIA officers crossed from Turkey into the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan to begin their mission ot pave the way for the invasion of Iraq. They returned almost a year later having succeeded beyond all expectations.
Faddis critically examines America's Homeland Security system, questioning the effectiveness of post-9/11 measures. He highlights vulnerabilities in vital infrastructures, revealing that many security protocols are inadequate against real terrorist threats. Through his analysis, he emphasizes the need for tangible improvements, such as better training and equipment for security personnel, enhanced physical barriers, and relocating high-risk facilities away from populated areas. Faddis argues for immediate action to address complacency and strengthen defenses against evolving threats.
Focusing on the evolution of the CIA, a former operative critiques its current state, particularly the Directorate of Operations, highlighting a shift from taking risks to a culture of avoidance. Through a mix of analysis and compelling true stories, Charles S. Faddis argues that the agency has become a bureaucratic entity prioritizing careerism over effective action, adopting a mentality of "Don't fall" instead of embracing the proactive stance of its past. The book raises concerns about the agency's ability to confront modern threats effectively.