The story explores the impact of fracking on Joe and Nicole's lives, as Nicole's Pennsylvania land is seized for drilling. Their relationship faces significant challenges as they navigate the complexities of environmental concerns and personal identity. Through this ordeal, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately revealing deeper truths about themselves and their values.
The Preamble to Disaster -- The Ghost -- Flash and Fireball -- The Soldier Spy -- A Race to Bedlam -- Brass Balls -- Madness.
Benghazi, Libya. 9/11/2012. Just over a year after the fall of Gaddafi, and on the eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a group of heavily armed Islamic terrorists had their sights set on the U.S. diplomatic and intelligence presence in the city.In the prolonged attack, four Americans died, including the American ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, the Information Officer Sean Smith, and two former Navy SEALs, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, working for the Central Intelligence Agency.Based on confidential eyewitness sources within the intelligence, diplomatic, and military communities, Under Fire is the terrifying account of that night, and of a desperate last stand amid the chaos of rebellion.
A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice
Set against the backdrop of a shocking murder in 1973, the story follows Fred Burton, a teenager who witnesses the assassination of Joe Alon, an Israeli Air Force pilot with hidden significance. Years later, now a counterterrorism agent, Burton reopens the cold case, uncovering a web of espionage, betrayal, and heroism. As he travels the world in pursuit of justice, the narrative reveals the complexities of intelligence work and the lingering impact of unresolved crimes.
On a warm Saturday night in July 1973 in Bethesda Maryland, a gunman stepped out from behind a tree and fired five point-blank shots into Joe Alon, an unassuming Israeli Air Force pilot and family man. Alon's sixteen-year-old neighbor, Fred Burton, was deeply shocked by this crime that rocked his sleepy suburban neighborhood. As it turned out, Alon wasn't just a pilot—he was a high-ranking military official and with intelligence ties. The assassin was never found and the case was closed. In 2007, Fred Burton—who had since become a State Department counterterrorism special agent—reopened the case. Here, in Chasing Shadows, Burton spins a gripping tale of the secret agents, double dealings, terrorists and heroes he encounters he chases leads around the globe in an effort to solve this decades-old murder. From swirling dogfights over Egypt and Hanoi to gun battles on the streets of Beirut, this action-packed thriller looks in the dark heart of the Cold War to show power is uses, misused, and sold to the most convenient bidder.
Fred Burton's memoir delves into the intricate world of counterterrorism and espionage, highlighting his experiences in tracking notorious terrorists like Abu Nidal and Ramzi Yusef. He provides a gripping account of the challenges faced in combating violent extremism across the globe, from the Middle East to American cities. The narrative also offers insights into the evolving threats post-9/11 and includes valuable personal safety advice for leaders in today's volatile environment, drawing on his expertise from Stratfor.