Further Praise for

HUNTING IN THE SHADOWS

“Seth Jones is a gifted writer and scholar. His research, attention to detail, and narrative skills make Hunting in the Shadows essential reading.”

—Steve Coll, author of Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001

“Seth Jones was called to the war zones by commanders of special operations forces to advise them on the nuances of the places, people, and events of high importance in our pursuit of terrorists. . . . [A] clear and engaging account that draws on Seth’s long experience in the region.”

—Admiral Eric T. Olson, U.S. Navy (Ret), former commander of United States Special Operations Command

“A well-documented and perceptive look into the shadowy world of al-Qaeda since 9/11, and a clear-headed assessment of how effective the War on Terror has been in containing it. . . . [A]n important contribution to public debate on America’s security and how best to achieve it in a changing Muslim world.”

—Vali Nasr, author of The Rise of Islamic Capitalism: Why the New Muslim Middle Class Is the Key to Defeating Extremism

“Jones . . . explores the waxing and waning of al-Qaeda in this sprawling narrative history. . . . [A] timely addition to the debate over the way forward against international terrorism.”

—Publishers Weekly

“The author ably organizes all the pieces of the puzzle. . . . From a knowledgeable guide, a thoughtful study of the pattern of violence and response.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Among his detailed accounts offering new, previously unpublished information are the . . . investigations . . . into . . . the most serious plot against the U.S. since the 9/11 attack.”

—Vanessa Bush, Booklist

“This history of al-Qaeda is one of the most readable and accessible yet written, and for anyone who wants to get both a broad overview of the phenomenon and a good sense of how terrorism and counter-terrorism actually take place on the ground, it is worth reading. Serious students of the subject would be well-advised to consult it.”

—Nigel Inkster, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy

“There is great value in [Jones’s] prescription for preventing a fourth wave of al-Qaeda violence.”

—Anne C. Heller, Washington Independent Review of Books