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Drone Warrior

By: Brett Velicovich,Christopher S. Stewart
Narrated by: Brett Velicovich,Roger Wayne
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A former Delta Force black ops member takes us inside America's covert drone war in this headline-making, never-before-told account for fans of Zero Dark Thirty and Lone Survivor, told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal writer and filled with eye-opening and sure to be controversial details.

For nearly a decade, Brett Velicovich was at the center of America's new warfare: using unmanned aerial vehicles - drones - to take down the world's deadliest terrorists across the globe. One of an elite handful in the entire military with the authority to select targets and issue death orders, he worked in concert with the full human and technological network of American intelligence - assets, analysts, spies, informants - and the military's elite operatives to stalk, capture, and eliminate high-value targets in al-Qaeda and ISIS.

In this remarkable book, cowritten with journalist Christopher S. Stewart, Velicovich offers unprecedented perspective on the remarkably complex nature of drone operations and the rigorous and wrenching decisions behind them. In intimate, gripping detail, he shares action-packed insider stories of the most coordinated, advanced, and secret missions that neutralized terrorists, preserved the lives of US and international warriors across the globe, and saved countless innocents in the hottest conflict zones today.

Drone Warrior also chronicles the US military's evolution in the past decade and the technology driving it. Velicovich considers the future it foretells and speaks candidly on the physical and psychological toll it exacts, including the impact on his own life. He reminds us that while these machines can kill, they can also be used productively to improve and preserve life, including protecting endangered species, work he is engaged in today.

Joining warfare classics such as American Sniper, Lone Survivor, and No Easy Day, Drone Warrior is the definitive account of our nation's capacity and capability for war in the modern age.

©2017 Brett Velicovich and Christopher S. Stewar (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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So Few Protecting the Many!

This book reports on the use of drones as a tool against bad people and the price paid by the few that fight to protect the majority. It is informative and a must read to learn about the smart well trained and dedicated modern warrior.

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Excellent book, kept me engaged the whole time.

Thank you for your service and dedication. my family praise for the men and women that serve for our country, I've taught my son's the importance of our freedom... ❤

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If You Like War Stories, You'll Enjoy This Book.

If you are familiar with most books in this category you will know that a majority of them are written by the special operators themselves, however, this book gives an entirely new and (very) interesting perspective as it sheds light on the drone/intel side of the war on terror. This book helps the reader/listener get a better idea of what drones do and how drone strikes are conducted. While the author isn't in "direct action," that doesn't mean there aren't just as many interesting and exciting stories in the book. I also thought the narrator did an excellent job.
Bottom Line - if you enjoy books in this category, you will enjoy this book

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For the better good!

Great insight into a world that we were never told about. The ending is best!!!

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Compelling

Kept me engaged throughout. As a former soldier decades past in Southeast Asia, I was enthralled with the technology available to the warfighter today.

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Brilliant writing, definitely binge- worthy

This insider view of a soldier's story in modern warfare is beautifully written. This opened my eyes to both the secrets of advanced technology warfare and the mind on the warfighter. The performance was well spoken and kept me listening throughout!

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Thoroughly engrossing story.

Would you listen to Drone Warrior again? Why?

I enjoyed every minute of the book. From beginning to end it held my attention. Without giving away classified information, the author manages to convey the sophistication of the military drone inventory and the skills required to utilize them. It is much bigger and more complicated than I had imagined. But What a surveillance tool. It is like a video game in God Mode.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

They are watching

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***** 5 STARS *****

Would you consider the audio edition of Drone Warrior to be better than the print version?

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What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

A unique account of drone technology in war and other creative applications.

Which character – as performed by Brett Velicovich and Roger Wayne – was your favorite?

Brett!

If you could give Drone Warrior a new subtitle, what would it be?

Prepare to be blown away!

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A must-read, page-turner!

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Interesting Read. Opens eyes on drone warfare.

Not necessarily what I expected. Thought this would be more into the details of drones. Does provide some background on how drones are leveraged within military to spy and protect our service people on the ground. The little details this book provided shows a totally different landscape of the military tools. It does also show how dangerous this weapon can be in the wrong hands. You can see how the technology has progressed. Provided some insight on how military personnel are impacted by round-the- clock surveillance.

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A books that truly changes you for the Better

I have read so many books about our U.S. capability and servicemen. however this is one that you will have to read if you wanna know about our service men and what they are doing to keep us safe. If you are considering joining the military or just want a better understanding of our capability in the world You have come to the right book. To the author thank you for writing this... It is long past time someone gave your position the words it deserves. However he left me wanting more as any great book goes.

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