The Targeter: My Life in the CIA by Nada Bakos is a gripping memoir that takes readers inside the world of intelligence gathering. A former CIA analyst turned Targeting Officer, Bakos shares her firsthand experience tracking down terrorists, including the elusive Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, in the wake of 9/11. This tense and revealing narrative provides rare insights into the CIA’s operations, the complexities of counterterrorism, and the personal cost of working in national security. A must-read for those interested in intelligence, global conflict, and real-world espionage.
