Blow The House Down -- Robert Baer

Bob Baer is one of my favorite authors and once again he does not disappoint. Rather than documenting his previous
CIA assignments with laser-like precision that is found in his other works, this time he mixes it up with a "novel"
approach. "Novel" is in quotes to suggest that this could be true. Restricted by government regulations, he is prevented
from detailing everything from the past. To circumvent this, he details events through a "fictional" account that could
prove to be a parallel with the events leading up to 9-11.

I have read all of Baer's other books and am a fan of his evening news appearances. His passion is transmitted in both his
spoken and written descriptions of his previous time as a CIA field operative. Baer is considered by many to be an authorative
voice in US / Middle East affairs. 

I was very excited to read a "fictitious" account of the never-ending US / Middle East complexities. Like all good books, the 
characterization allows for each figure to come alive; some to like and many to dislike. Overall, I was impressed with
Blow The House Down, but it is off the pace with his other works. But, then again, it is written in a completely different 
style so a change was expected. 

Blow The House Down is well deserving of 8 pizza slices out of 10. The lack of 2 slices is offset with generous unlimited toppings
and free trips to the soda fountain. For those who really enjoy novels, perhaps another slice is on order. Baer's other
books are certainly deserving of a whole pie (10 slices). 

One can't help to read this "novel" thinking that most of it was really true....which is no accident from Baer.