From the Company of Shadows
Writing a book about the CIA is unique challenge. Every word in every line of the manuscript must be approved by the CIA before it can be released, even to a publisher. The author must vet and edit his or her own work for much of the journey. It is a significant burden that can take months of back and forth approvals and disapprovals, until the skirmish is finally over. Some publishers are afraid of taking on the CIA by producing a book that calls the actions of the Agency into question. This was especially true forFrom the Company of Shadows. In this book, much of my writing has exposed activities the CIA has engaged in that are embarrassing and call into question its adherence to the Constitution. Running a manuscript by the CIA for approval is like submitting a crime report to the bugler before it is filed. It is not an easy task. So, every word that has made it into this book is precious. I am certain some of the information is like concentrated lemon juice; causing the reader to pucker a little. Restrictions of secrecy have prevented me from expanding further.