Robert B Baer Books in Order

Former CIA operative Robert Baer recounts his work against terrorism and argues that politics, bureaucracy, and commercial interests undermined intelligence operations. His memoir links experiences in the field with a critique of the agency's direction before the September 11 attacks.

Baer examines the relationship between Washington and Saudi Arabia, focusing on oil dependence, political influence, and the Saudi ruling family. Drawing on intelligence experience, he argues that America's partnership has obscured instability and created risks for its security and economy.

CIA officer Max Waller's search for his murdered mentor leads to a photograph linking an Iranian suspect with Osama bin Laden. In this fictional alternative history of September 11, his investigation exposes a conspiracy and makes him a target inside the intelligence world.

Baer analyzes Iran's growing regional influence and challenges American assumptions about its leadership and ambitions. He argues that political strategy and economic strength matter alongside religious ideology, presenting a case for reassessing how the United States understands and deals with Iranian power.

Robert and Dayna Baer recount their lives as CIA operatives and the personal costs of clandestine work. Their shared memoir explores dangerous assignments, suspicion, relationships, and the challenge of building a life together after careers organized around secrecy and shifting identities.

Drawing on his intelligence career and a prolonged hunt for an assassin, Baer examines the history and politics of targeted killing. Personal recollections and historical examples explore the ethical debates, motives, and consequences surrounding assassination as an instrument of power.

Baer investigates the suspected presence of another Russian mole inside senior CIA ranks after several major spies were exposed. His account examines the search, institutional resistance, and his argument that unresolved penetration distorted American understanding of Russia and Vladimir Putin.