Henry A. Crumpton is the chairman and CEO of Crumpton Group LLC, a global business advisory firm. After a twenty-four-year career in the CIA’s Clandestine Service, he served as the U.S. coordinator for counterterrorism with the rank of Ambassador at Large. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area.
“Crumpton's narrative, especially when chronicling the response to
the 9/11 attacks, moves like a thriller, presenting a story of
ingenuity and courage under fire . . . a compelling account of the
changes that have allowed the CIA to fight the war on terror with
unprecedented resources and success. There is no doubt that the CIA
will in the future have to devote more resources to intelligence
gathering. The agency should apply to its traditional operations
the same ruthless, results-oriented ethos that Mr. Crumpton and his
colleagues applied to fighting al Qaeda.” —The Wall Street
Journal
“A lively account . . . combines the derring-do of old-fashioned
spycraft with thoughtful meditations on the future of warfare and
intelligence work. It deserves to be read.” —The Washington
Post
“Offer[s] an exceptionally deep glimpse into the CIA’s
counterterrorism operations in the last decade of the twentieth
century.” —Harper’s
“[A] colorful inside account.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“Hank Crumpton’s riveting account of his life in the CIA and the
run up to the war in Afghanistan is a treasure for every citizen
who wants to know the sacrifices, courage and strategic vision of
the clandestine services in war and peace.” —Tom Brokaw
“The Art of Intelligence reflects the character of its author:
Honest, smart, direct and impressive. Crumpton offers important new
insights into the C.I.A.’s role in the Taliban’s overthrow in 2001,
as well as a wider portrait of modern intelligence that is frank
and compelling.” —Steve Coll, author of Ghost Wars and Directorate
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“[A] fascinating glimpse into the CIA’s most secret—and
secretive—department.” —Kirkus
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