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- A missing Iraqi scientist, an ex-Secret Service agent, and the threat of another biological terrorist attack--all these elements come together in the gripping true story of the Gray Bird of Baghdad.
- Author(s): Stephen Phillip Monteiro
- 272 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Political
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About the Book
An Iraqi bioweapons scientist has information vital to US interests. He is being hunted by insurgents and his own government. Stephen Monteiro, an ex-Secret Service agent, is assigned to find him before the bad guys do . . . but the government that assigned Monteiro to the case wants him to fail. Why? And what information, exactly, does the scientist possess?Book Synopsis
A missing Iraqi scientist, an ex-Secret Service agent, and the threat of another biological terrorist attack--all these elements come together in the gripping true story of the Gray Bird of Baghdad. Iraqi Microbiologist Thamer Abdul Rahman Imran has information vital to stopping the unthinkable: a biological attack on the US. When he learns that the new Iraqi government wants to arrest him and the insurgents want to kill him, he goes into hiding. Racing against time, ex-Secret Service agent Steve Monteiro and his team set out on a mission to find the missing scientist and learn what he knows. The journey takes them from the White House to the Middle East as they fight bureaucrats in Washington who want them to fail. Why? And what is this vital information that Thamer possesses? The Gray Bird of Baghdad tells the true story of one's man's quest to protect his country and another man's fight to save his family from the ravages of a country at war.Review Quotes
2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in War & Military (Adult Nonfiction) "Monteiro's account is a compelling story that is ripe for a movie adaptation."
--Booklist "As Monteiro and his team fight to locate Thamer and understand his role in the affairs and future of two nations, readers embark on a gripping journey that brings the sights, smells, and politics of the times to life."
--Midwest Book Review "Not long ago, the threat of Iraqi government-sponsored biological terror attacks was part of the daily news cycle. Now, former Secret Service Agent Steve Monteiro provides needed insight--and sets the record straight. Steve's mission is fraught with unexpected obstacles and intrigue--the details of which make this previously unknown adventure a real page-turner."
--Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., former Governor of Maryland "Monteiro's unrelenting quest gives the reader a shocking view of inside bureaucratic misfeasance and political hedging. His story is a page-turning reveal of how a post-9/11 hatred evolved into a most unusual friendship in the backdrop of a terrible war."
--Alan Brenham, author of Price of Justice "Monteiro deftly leads the reader through the halls of power in Washington, the sands of the desert in Iraq, and the steamy beaches of South Florida in a true tale of patriotism and international intrigue. The risks to life and country are real. The telling of the story is honest and personal. The book will have you on the edge of your seat."
--Kimothy Smith, DVM, PhD, former Senior Advisor for International Biodefense, US Department of Homeland Security "Cliff hanger, page-turner, edge of your seat--couldn't wait to find out what happens next."
--Eric Schubring, WOJB-FM "Local Morning Edition" "This is a must read. I can't say that enough. You have to get this book."
--Sherman Whitman, WPKZ-FM "South Shore Morning News" "This true story of a rescue of a man and his family by an ex-Secret Service agent is incredible! It would make an amazing movie, and I can tell you, it is difficult to put this story down as what evolves provides a very deep insight into what it takes within a bureaucracy to make things happen."
--Donna Seebo, award-winning author, radio & television personality, and host of her own daily show The Donna Seebo Show
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Political
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 272
Publisher: Sparkpress
Format: Paperback
Author: Stephen Phillip Monteiro
Language: English
Street Date: August 30, 2022
TCIN: 93686253
UPC: 9781684631513
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-4544
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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