The Shadow World

Andrew Feinstein is on a mission: to expose the lies, corruption and death-dealing at the heart of the modern arms trade. Whether it is the scandalous BAE Systems deals involving Britain and Saudi Arabia or the US Congressional-Military-Industrial Complex, he lays bare shocking stories of bribery, theft and murder which lie at the heart of the global trade in weapons of death. Packed with interviews, top-secret information and fearless journalism, Feinstein presents the outrageous players, terrifying organizations and dodgy backroom deals - as well as the victims of the shadow world. 'Sweeping and troubling. A comprehensive treatment of the arms trade, possibly the most complete account ever written.' Washington Post 'Chilling, heartbreaking, enraging.' Arundhati Roy 'Riveting, incisive reporting, admirable research across several continents and a sustained sense of outrage. Gripping.' Sunday Telegraph 'Remarkable and courageous. Bizarre characters leap from the page. A heroic book.' Herald 'Impressive. A thoroughly readable book . . . analyses the international arms market with a level of detail that may well be unique. A singularly powerful study.' Independent 'This shocking exposé unveils a shadow world of corruption, greed, slaughter, and other horrors, tawdry and gruesome in its criminality. It must be brought to a quick and final end.' Noam Chomsky