Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent Audiobook

" This was just OK for me ... I was expecting something a bit more exciting. His story was interesting, but it felt a little forced, especially on his investigative trips that felt more like a paper-pusher wanting to be more. I thought he did a great job relating the day-to-day stress that these agents live everyday, and the effects on their family life. It makes you appreciate what you don't know is done for your security. "

" Very interesting first person account of the U.S.'s early anti-terror efforts. Most of the book takes place in the second half of the 1980's. "

" An interesting look into the career of a DSS agent that tracks down terrorists. Definitely captivates the reader and provides a lot of information on terrorist attacks that have affected our country. "

" Page turner!!!!!!!!!!! "

" Interesting but hated the way it was written.. How many different ways can you say the same damn thing?! "

" An interesting foray into the dark world of counterintelligence by a member of the DSS. They protect US diplomats and embassies, as wel as visiting dignitaries, and Burton was on the groundfloor of antiterrorist activities. It scares you when you see how ill-equipped we were to handle the emerging terrorist threats. This book focuses mostly on the 80s and early 90s: the hostage crisis in Lebanon, the Libyans, the assassination of Pakistani leader Zia, Lockerbie, and the first WTC bombing, and the capture of Ramzi Yousef. I find these books fascinating, but frustrating as well. As a warning to modernize and strengthen our capabilities, I think it is a good thing; but doesn't he also give terrorists an insight into inner workings and policy as well? I think he convinced me that the Soviets knocked off Zia. "

" 1st edition, signed & inscribed by author; r.m. bottom edge - red dot "

" Burton's memoir of counter terrorism is like sitting on the stairs and secretly listening to the adult's uncensored talk downstairs. Interesting insights, although at times a little self serving. Otherwise recommended reading. "

" Interesting insights into understaffed State Department's efforts to create counterterrorism processes and procedures to deal with the new threats. "

" This book blew my mind. Fred Burton's stories from his career in counterterrorism, especially in the 1980s, are amazing. I don't read much non-fiction, but I'd recommend this book to anybody. "

" The view from inside the counter-terrorism office in the 1990's. He tells about sifting through so many leads, trying to find that one that is credible...the needle in the haystack, but with potentially grave consequences if it is missed. "

" Burton was one of three agents who began the US Counterterrorism unit (think Jack Bauer). The book starts slow and is poorly written, but gives a few interesting insights into CT work. He's probably too limited in what he can say to be able to make it that interesting. "

" I appreciated what I learned about the CIA, FBI, etc in this book. I like that the author did not include info for titillating purposes but just wanted to show what life for a government agent is like. The bits of dry humor added to the tone of the book. "

" This book was pretty interesting, and I definitely learned a lot about terrorism in the Middle East. I wish there was more of a payoff at the end though . . . in the book and in reality! "

" a very good look into the life of a real-life counterterrorist. This US agent keeps his story exciting and readable without overcomplicating it. "

" So, I got this because we totally got sucked into the show "Burn Notice". If I fail my Regulations test, it will be because of the Burn Notice marathon. Anyway, it was not nearly as exciting as the show. But, interesting to read about some of the big terror attacks from an insiders viewpoint. "

" I am not a big spy kind of guy but I really enjoyed this book. "

" Very similar to other spy memoirs. He was not a spy so much as a State Department counterterrorism agent. So-so interesting read. "

" Saw the author on Colbert, thought'd be worth checking out. Got through 95+% of it while I gave a final exam. Entertaining, not surprising though. "

" Pretty good book about the early days of chasing terrorists. Can scare the crap out of you realizing what goes on out there. A bit too personal, but interesting. Good book. "

" fascinating.brings a lot of overlooked perspective on the stress of working in an intelligence field.along with interesting,and little known facts.i was particularly fascinated by the assasination concept of President Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq. "

" Very interesting read... Fred Burton experienced first hand some of the most defining moments in world modern world history. "

" An interesting look at behind the scenes work on counterterrorism from the mid-80s to the early 90s. Good complement to something like Chief of Station: Congo. Manages not to be overly partisan. "