Book excerpt: A thrilling and troubling tale of murder, espionage, shadowy schemes, and a looming threat to America . . . First, a highly respected expert on Iran and Saudi Arabia is killed in his home in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.—with a warning note left at the crime scene by the highly professional killers. Shortly thereafter, an up-and-coming NSA official who has worked on FISA cases and Middle East issues is murdered. A second warning note is left. How are the killings connected? And who may be next? In this compelling thriller, anything is possible and no one—even in the highest ranks of government—is safe . . . “I served with Bill when he was a senior executive at the CIA where he was a rock star. You will ask yourself if this book is based on fact or fiction and maybe even prophecy. Read for enjoyment, but don’t expect it to put you to sleep at night. It will stimulate you to do some serious pondering of the story line. A great read!”—Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin, US Army “My friend, retired CIA officer, Bill Rooney has the guts to touch a raw nerve. What’s in this book could very well happen here.” —Former NRA President and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Oliver North, US Marines