Takedown

Takedown offers a first-person account of CIA analyst Philip Mudd’s experiences during a transformative period in American intelligence history following September 11, 2001. The book details his rapid ascent within the agency as the focus shifted to counterterrorism efforts against Al Qaeda and its affiliates, providing an inside look at the strategic initiatives and relationships shaping national security decisions. Through compelling vignettes, Mudd chronicles the challenges faced by intelligence professionals in tracking terrorism and the evolving landscape of global threats during this tumultuous era.