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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
In the President's Secret Service In the President's Secret Service Ronald Kessler Never before has a journalist penetrated the wall of secrecy that surrounds the U.S. Secret Service, that elite corps of agents who pledge to take a bullet to protect the president and his family. Af… OL14993740W
Standing next to history Standing next to history Petro, Joseph Former Secret Service agent Joseph Petro chronicles the experiences he had while working as a special agent for the Service, focusing on the years he spent protecting President Ronald Reagan and his … OL16026946W
Within arm's length Within arm's length Dan Emmett "Dan Emmett was just eight years old when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The events surrounding the President's death shaped the course of young Emmett's life as he set a goal of becomin… OL17710227W
The first family detail The first family detail Ronald Kessler Investigates the relationship between the Secret Service and the presidency as reflected by the protective practices surrounding the First Ladies and children of presidents Truman through Obama. OL17903134W
Undercurrent Undercurrent Sara K. Parker In an instant Kathryn Books's idyllic transatlantic cruise turns to terror. It is hard to believe someone has it out for her, yet chandeliers don't explore on their own--and her best friend has gone … OL18181412W
Oath of honor Oath of honor Radclyffe,Betsy Zajko Navy Captain Wes Masters, newly posted to head the White House Medical Unit, is a physician with only one patient, but her job is twenty-four/seven. Her charge is simple -- protect and preserve the w… OL19956492W
Top down Top down James Lehrer The story of a secret service agent who made the fateful decision to remove the security bubble from Kennedy's parade car follows his struggles with suicidal feelings of guilt until a young reporter … OL19973629W
Absolute Power Absolute Power David Baldacci In a heavily guarded mansion in a posh Virginia suburb, a man and a woman are about to embark on a night of passion, trapping an unsuspecting burglar behind a secret wall. Then the lovemaking turns d… OL41258W
Starling of the White House Starling of the White House Edmund W. Starling A look at the presidents from Woodrow Wilson to FDR from the first head of the Secret Service. This is another historical account of those presidents from someone who was there by them in personal si… OL7693358W
The Echo from Dealey Plaza The Echo from Dealey Plaza Abraham Bolden From the first African American assigned to the presidential Secret Service detail comes a gripping and unforgettable true story of bravery and patriotism in the face of bitter hatred and unthinkable… OL9389881W