Fishers of Men by Rob Lewis
Fishers of Men is the gripping, true account of secret operations carried out by the British Army's most clandestine unit - the Force Research Unit. Through Rob Lewis' own extraordinary experiences, it tells the fascinating and unique story of an essential instrument in the fight against terrorism, that of covert intelligence gathering. The men and women who work in this field are a special breed, who undertake hazardous risks with absolute tenacity and professionalism. Using many of his cases to illustrate the sharpness, intelligence (and sense of humour) essential to the job, he graphically describes how, against seemingly impossible odds, the operators of the FRU manage to persuade terrorists and their close associates to turn informer.
Rob Lewis joined the Army at sixteen. After service in Germany, Northern Ireland and Cyprus with the Royal Armoured Corps he volunteered for Special Duties. After passing this arduous process he was deployed to the Province as a covert surveillance operator. In 1988 he again undertook another formidable course of selection and was employed as an agent handler carrying out sensitive covert operations in the border region of Fermanagh. Rob Lewis is married and lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340750728 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340750723 |
| Title | Fishers of Men |
| Author | Rob Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2000-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 247 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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