by Dan Bongino
First published 2020
The Secret Service faces unprecedented challenges in today's polarized America. Former agent Dan Bongino draws from his insider experience to examine the mounting threats against the president, from fence jumpers and manifesto writers to sophisticated terrorists and foreign spies. Political emotions run high while international tensions reach dangerous levels, making it nearly impossible to distinguish allies from enemies. Motivated attackers actively develop advanced technologies and plot White House assaults, seeking the weapons and expertise needed to target the president's life. Bongino shares compelling stories from protecting previous presidents while analyzing how hyper-partisan politics creates a perfect storm of danger. The agency must evolve rapidly or face catastrophic failure. This book provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into Secret Service operations and outlines Bongino's "Big Six" framework for modernizing presidential protection in an increasingly hostile environment.
Genres: crime, action, non-fiction, biography-memoir, espionage, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, insider-perspective
Setting: America, White House
Period: 21st-century
192 pages · Paperback · Post Hill Press