Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator
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The FBI's chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that inspired the miniseries Waco, now on Netflix. "Riveting . . . the most in-depth and absorbing section is devoted to the 1993 siege near Waco, Texas."- The Washington Post In Stalling for Time, the FBI's chief hostage negotiator takes readers on a harrowing tour through many of the most famous hostage crises in the history of the modern FBI, including the siege at Waco, the Montana Freemen standoff, and the D.C. sniper attacks. Having helped develop the FBI's nonviolent communication techniques for achieving peaceful outcomes in tense situations, Gary Noesner offers a candid, fascinating look back at his years as an innovator in the ranks of the Bureau and a pioneer on the front lines. Whether vividly recounting showdowns with the radical Republic of Texas militia or clashes with colleagues and superiors that expose the internal politics of America's premier law enforcement agency, Stalling for Time crackles with insight and breathtaking suspense. Case by case, minute by minute, it's a behind-the-scenes view of a visionary crime fighter in action.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0525511288
ISBN13:9780525511281
Release Date:January 2018
Publisher:Random House Trade
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.2" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Such an exciting read
Published by Ashton , 11 months ago
I read a lot of true crime & this has been one of the few books that I just couldn’t put down & finished within a day. Such detailed descriptions of the events that occurred. I highly suggest this read!!
A Spellbinding True Story of an outstanding FBI Negotiator
Published by DHarrison , 2 years ago
This is a spellbinding collection of real accounts from the view point of the man who attempted to negotiated safe release of hostages. This is one of the best books I have read as an adult. I could not put it down!!!
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