"Bowden's reporting here is a model of evenhandedness, giving equal weight and empathy... He usually writes with care and empathy, eschewing fashionable snark and take-down drama. * Dallas Morning News * Bowden is so good at what he does best - highlighting the human angle of battles large and small - that the reader is led to consider what another round of ""boots on the ground"" would actually mean. * Star Tribune * Fine examples of contemporary journalism... Honest, straightforward, painstakingly researched. * Kirkus Reviews * By turns enlightening, level-headed, and hilarious... With his rigorous and respectful approach to his subjects, multifaceted viewpoint, and wry sense of humor, Bowden proves that American journalism hasn't kicked the bucket yet. * Publishers Weekly * A first-rate collection from one of the finest writers in contemporary journalism. * Booklist * Mark Bowden comes to this story with impressive credentials... How the Americans finally got their man is an extraordinary tale and Bowden does it justice. * Guardian on The Finish * A gripping book about a gripping operation -- Richard Bacon, Afternoon Show on The Finish"