“Extensively researched, Understanding Shadows is must reading for those familiar with intelligence agencies and their intrigues. For the uninitiated, it is a valuable introduction and summary.” —DOUGLAS VALENTINE

“A cogently written, intricately researched, and thought provoking work about the abuses of government secrecy and the dirty work of intelligence agencies.” — JAMES DiEUGENIO, cofounder, Coalition on Political Assassinations

“Current history has its mainstream corporate media to let you know what you should think has been happening, but here – based on extensive documentation and research work – you will learn what is actually behind these major events.” —OLIVIER SCHMIDT, ADI journal, Intelligence , from the Foreword