Special Agent Man: My Life in the FBI as a Terrorist Hunter, Helicopter Pilot, and Certified Sniper

Mr. Moore wrote with honesty, integrity, hilarity, and reverence for God, respect for life, family and friends. I've read dozens of books written by ex members of the FBI, CIA, DIA, NSA and a whole lot of other agencies, because, I admire greatly what you and your comrades do. Truth be told, I would have been thrilled to do what you do, rather than to have become a lawyer, but I admit I didn't have the guts. I guess that's why I like to read about what I never could do.Now I've read a book that makes Mr. Moore my hero not just because of what he did in the bureau, but for his incredible humanity then and now. The story he weaves includes telling of his thinking first of two children in an FBI raid on a high value target, which although a SWAT mistake, was such a demonstration of his heart. This is a heart that continually is seen in the book, but there, but there is so much more than that in the book.Anyone who wants to know what it takes to get into the FBI, the FBI flight program, SWAT, how it will impact their lives, their families and their friends has to read this book, because it honestly lets them know. Anyone who wants to read stories of danger, fear, excitement and adrenalin rushes, should read this book. Anyone who wants to know anything about weapons, airplanes, helicopters, and anything wearable by an assault team member, should read this book. Anyone who wants to just know that around death and craziness and in Steve's own fight against cancer, when things weren't going the way he planned or thought they should, he leaned on God and proudly display that in this book.So for anyone who reads this, I'm not a book critic, I'm just a guy who loves this kind of book, I recently read a book called "Operation Dark Heart" about a CIA special operative out of Afghanistan and a quarter of the book was redacted by the CIA. In spite of the redaction's, I could tell in many cases what was written since they were merely XX(s) through some of the words, and in several cases they didn't seem to be anymore secret than what Steve Moore has written about the FBI and its cases. That, for one thing, gives me a better feeling about the FBI and what it does not fear sharing with the public as opposed to the CIA, DIA NSA and others who think that everything in which they are involved is top secret and sacrosanct and for their eyes only; damn the public. Although Operation Dark Heart was a good book, even with the redactions, it does not come close to Steve Moore's book. It was exciting, but it lacked the heart; the human toll; the good and bad and the ugly things that being in the business of protecting our country can lead to and in most cases, must. Steve Moore gives us that side of the business he was in for one half of his life. I found myself crying at the end knowing the tragedy this type of life could bring to a family, yet also knowing how important it was and is for these brave men and women who put on the FBI badge everyday. As with Steve, it must be with other law enforcement personnel, a challenge to continue the day to day fight against crime. I can say without fear of contradiction once you start reading Special Agent Man" I still hate the title, you won't put it down, and Steve will become your hero and his wife Michelle will become your heroine. You'll have to read the book to find out why.

I read a book this week...couldn't put it down. It's the true story of a friend, granted, a friend on Facebook and email, but someone with whom I have developed a great deal of respect and admiration. He's your basic humorous, average guy on the surface. But when you get to know him and his family through this book, you gain a whole lot "Moore" knowledge of the depth of his character, and the family that has stood with him.A mutual friend introduced me to Steve Moore almost 1 year ago because of his involvement in the Amanda Knox case, and my efforts to rescue an innocent woman from a life-in-prison sentence in Vietnam for a crime she did not commit. Steve read the information about Janny and offered to do anything he could to help. He gave my efforts a great deal of credibility when he loaned his name in support of someone he doesn't know, but trusted that what I told him was truth. That takes intuition. Some of that intuition came naturally to Steve, the rest came from intense training and experience.Reading "Special Agent Man" allowed me to understand Steve, and understand the work of the FBI. At 9 years old my parents subscribed me to a series of science books. The most interesting ones dealt with criminal investigations. In 1970 I had applied for a job with the FBI at the San Francisco field office. A dozen years later, Steve also applied. They hired him, not me. Both decisions were prudent. As a television news cameraman I chased guys like Steve to various crime scenes, and never once did they answer a question any other way than "I can't comment on that." Although I did smile when they would ask how I found out about a bust in progress and appeared on the scene as they were breaking down doors. My answer was always "a little bird told me." We would both nod our heads and accept that information was not about to be revealed in either direction.I'm sure I'll have the opportunity to meet my friend face-to-face in the not too distant future. Until then, I feel honored to know Clark and Lois...I mean, Steve and Michelle. I hope you'll pick up a copy (or Kindle version) soon. The last chapter will cause your visor to cover your face, which you'll understand when you read it.

Really enjoyed it

from the sort of FBI Agent I'd love to sit down and chat with.Steve Moore has done things most of us only dream about. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about his exploits.

You will love this book. Many people have written books about high adrenaline action jobs, but no one has written one like this. Moore rattles through the highlights of a highly successful 25 year FBI career, with humility and a sense of humour. You learn of his successes, failures and narrow escapes. He holds nothing back. You learn of his personal life and his love for his wife and children. He makes mistakes like all of us and he is not afraid to reveal them. Above all he is a natural writer with a sense of pace, an eye for detail and a killer punchline. The final chapter sets out his last day as an agent. No one could ever have loved a job more and no one could relate the leaving of it more exquisitely. It will make you cry. The FBI may have lost one of its best agents but the rest of us can discover a storyteller par excellence. You will love this book.