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Book Review of The Secret Service: The Hidden History of an Enigmatic Agency

The Secret Service: The Hidden History of an Enigmatic Agency
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I was hoping for a voyeuristic look at the life of a Secret Service agent. While not entirely void of tales and tidbits, this book was dry, reflective and scattered. (This may be for lack of sufficient material) The 3rd chapter of the book is a harsh critique of the Secret Service failures during the Kennedy assassination. This kind of set the tone for a book that is more an assessment of the agency than an entertaining compendium of stories.

2 stars out of 5