Race Against Terror

“A riveting story with a master’s sublime command. There are moments when this work of non-fiction seems more like a novel. It is taut, suspenseful, and true. I couldn’t put it down.” —Ken Burns“It’s no exaggeration to say that Race Against Terror has everything: brilliant detective work, combat scenes, the stunning trial of terrorist Spin Ghul in a Brooklyn courtroom of all unlikely places.” —James Patterson “Part legal thriller, part war reportage, Race Against Terror is an extraordinary book—one that is not only riveting to read, but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism.” —David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wager “A masterclass in true-crime storytelling. Jake Tapper delivers a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the only terrorist ever tried and convicted for killing U.S. soldiers overseas…Fascinating, fast-paced, and deeply human, this book reads like an edge-of-your-seat spy novel.” —Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Edge of Honor“Jake Tapper brings his investigative and narrative talents to bear in weaving the military, legal, political and deeply personal threads of the high-stakes pursuit of the terrorist Spin Ghul. This enthralling history delivers important context for understanding the war on terror in the present day.”—Douglas Brunt, New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel“Tapper’s meticulous reporting and narrative flair will keep you engrossed until the thrilling end.” —Craig Whitlock, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Afghanistan Papers“Skillfully unpacks the investigation and trial of a dangerous terrorist in this exciting and little-known story.” —Library Journal“[An] evocative dispatch from America’s war on terror…riveting.” —Publishers Weekly “A smart page-turner.” —Kirkus“A pacey, police procedural-style account of the jihadist’s apprehension and trial…Tapper draws suspense out of the authorities’ rush to gather evidence to indict Harun in a U.S. civilian criminal court.” —The New York Times“A riveting story with a master’s sublime command. There are moments when this work of non-fiction seems more like a novel. It is taut, suspenseful, and true. I couldn’t put it down.” —Ken Burns“It’s no exaggeration to say that Race Against Terror has everything: brilliant detective work, combat scenes, the stunning trial of terrorist Spin Ghul in a Brooklyn courtroom of all unlikely places.” —James Patterson “Part legal thriller, part war reportage, Race Against Terror is an extraordinary book—one that is not only riveting to read, but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism.” —David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wager “A masterclass in true-crime storytelling. Jake Tapper delivers a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the only terrorist ever tried and convicted for killing U.S. soldiers overseas…Fascinating, fast-paced, and deeply human, this book reads like an edge-of-your-seat spy novel.” —Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Edge of Honor“Jake Tapper brings his investigative and narrative talents to bear in weaving the military, legal, political and deeply personal threads of the high-stakes pursuit of the terrorist Spin Ghul. This enthralling history delivers important context for understanding the war on terror in the present day.”—Douglas Brunt, New York Times bestselling author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel“Tapper’s meticulous reporting and narrative flair will keep you engrossed until the thrilling end.” —Craig Whitlock, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Afghanistan Papers“Skillfully unpacks the investigation and trial of a dangerous terrorist in this exciting and little-known story.” —Library Journal“[An] evocative dispatch from America’s war on terror…riveting.” —Publishers Weekly “A smart page-turner.” —Kirkus“A pacey, police procedural-style account of the jihadist’s apprehension and trial…Tapper draws suspense out of the authorities’ rush to gather evidence to indict Harun in a U.S. civilian criminal court.” —The New York Times

Jake Tapper has written two New York Times bestselling novels, The Hellfire Club and The Devil May Dance, as well as the bestselling nonfiction books The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor and Race Against Terror. He is the lead Washington, DC, anchor and chief correspondent for CNN. A Dartmouth graduate and Philadelphia native, he lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, daughter, and son.