I’m sure there are very many outstanding and professional men and women agents in the USSS. But as long as the good old boy network of stubborn and disruptive personnel continue to resist change and new ideas from someone not in “the club” another disaster is certainly just around the corner.

Read the epilogue first and it destroys credibility. I was hoping for journalist integrity,but ended up with more political bias.

This book is absolutely engrossing and an incredible page turner. It should be required reading for anyone studying for an MPA or attending federal mid-level and senior leadership training courses. It depicts in great detail failures in leadership among the services top brass and instances when directors of the USSS demonstrated astounding deficits in moral courage. Finally, the book provided loads of material outlining the consequences of an agency failing to evolve and not embracing any sort of strategic vision. The many special agents and uniformed division officers who proudly serve and are willing to step into the line of fire deserve no less than senior leadership that is principled, and who not only manage crisis situations but also plan for the future and demand the resources needed for their very critical mission.

Since the age of nine I’ve been absolutely fascinated by the United States Secret Service and all that it stands for. This book was very disturbing to read (I was absolutely shocked to learn that the brother of Dan Bongino was allegedly involved in the 2012 prostitution scandal in Colombia) but it does not change my admiration and respect for all of those who are members of this heroic force. Highly recommend this book! Carol Leonnig did a fantastic job.

A fascinating look into our nations history through the eyes and ears of the secret service. So much of this book leaves the reader completely enlightened... I found myself intrigued, fascinated, perplexed, amazed, and appalled at various points. This is a story that every American should have more clear insight into; my eyes are forever opened!

I expected an exciting book about assassination attempts but instead I got even more. The best part was the fallout from sex scandals.

Excellent book. Couldn’t put it down.