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The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent's Dangerous Dance with Evil Hardcover – September 2, 2008

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Bob Hamer is a 26-year veteran of the FBI. In undercover operations Hamer posed as everything from a drug dealer to an aging pedophile. His last undercover assignment-and his hardest-was infiltrating NAMBLA, the North American Man/Boy Love Association. Now, looking back on a career rich in the kind of action that makes for great cinema, Bob tells us of the challenges he endured and overcame as he stared the dark side of humanity in the face-and never blinked. It is rare for an agent to serve undercover long-term, but he made a career out of a job that can completely consume and destroy a man. Remarkably, through all of this Bob found a way to remain true to his faith, and always put his family before his work.

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There have been many books concerning FBI undercover agents on perilous assignments, but this one by a veteran FBI agent goes most of them one better with his full-tilt voyages into the darkest fringes of society. After his training and recruitment into the criminal netherworld, Hamer assumed several identities—such as drug dealer and contract killer—to penetrate the closed societies of the Chinese, Russian and Iraqi mobs. However, Hamer's controlled theatrics are most compelling as he infiltrates the security-obsessed North American Man/Boy Love Association disguised as an aging pedophile, to crack the group and their extensive international network. The sneak peek into that dank society of chicken hawks is illuminating in its depiction of child sexual abuse. With his practiced lies and disciplined behavior, Hamer is a peerless undercover agent, although his book sometimes breaks its narrative focus and wanders into several cases at once. Still, this book possesses power and conviction without being pretentious or pious. (Sept. 12)
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For a quarter of a century, the author was an undercover operative for the FBI, pretending to be drug dealers, killers, burglars, gamblers, and weapons dealers, among other low-lifes. The culmination of his career was his infiltration of NAMBLA, a secret organization of pedophiles; it was also one of his toughest assignments, due to the potential psychological damage that could be incurred when posing as someone so loathsome. This memoir takes us through Hamer’s professional life, from his first undercover assignment in 1980 to the NAMBLA case, which exposed this hitherto hidden club to public scrutiny and condemnation. As a writer, Hamer could not be called a stylist: his prose is straightforward and unadorned. But the stories he tells are compelling, dramatic, and often surprising. Readers familiar with such undercover-themed books as Donnie Brasco (1987) will want to add this to their reading lists. --David Pitt

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I don't think a story could be any more gripping than THE LAST UNDERCOVER. I sat down with Bob Hamer's outstanding account of a life spent undercover and read straight on through. Every story is better than the one before it and what's most stunning of all is that it's all true!

(New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly 2008-01-00)

About the Author

Bob Hamer is a 26-year veteran of the FBI, having worked organized crime, gangs, terrorism, and child exploitation. Although he prides himself on his career of successful undercover assignments, he has also served as case agent or co-case agent on some of the most significant headline-grabbing investigations by the Los Angeles office of the FBI. These include: the LA Mafia Family case; the Eddie Nash case (of the Laurel Canyon Murders, John Holmes, Boogie Nights and Wonderland fame); and the July 4^th shooting at the EL AL ticket counter at LAX. Bob and his family live in Los Angeles, California.

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September 2, 2008
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Center Street; First Edition (September 2, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1599951010
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1599951010
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches

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Bob Hamer retired from the FBI after 26 years as a Special Agent. He worked organized crime, gangs, terrorism, and child exploitation. Much of his career was spent undercover. In assignments lasting anywhere from several days to more than three years, Bob successfully posed as a drug dealer, contract killer, pedophile, international weapons dealer, and white-collar criminal.

Bob received numerous awards throughout his career including the coveted FBI Director’s Award for Distinguished Service and five United States Attorney Awards for Distinguished Service.

Bob has written and consulted for television. He is the author of three award-winning books: THE LAST UNDERCOVER, ENEMIES AMONG US, and TARGETS DOWN. He has also written three novellas: DETOUR TO JUSTICE, EXPENDABLE FOR THE CAUSE, and BLOOD IN THE DESERT.

Bob recently teamed with New York Times best-selling author Oliver North to write AMERICAN HEROES ON THE HOMEFRONT and COUNTERFEIT LIES.

A Marine Corps veteran, Bob is married. He and his wife have two children and five grandchildren.

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Daniel C. Larsen

Too bad our judges won't listen to people like this author.

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2010

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Of all the various books written on dealing with the issues of child abuse, and child predators, finally we have an author who gets it. Bob Hamer has the background of someone who has been there, seen the heinous animals who wreak havock on our children, and knows the answers to questions the clinical community either cannot seem to fathom, or they get wrong from the very start.

Mr. Hamer lived in a world where the realities are far more than the vast majority of parents can conceive, and if they could, they wouldn't be able to deal with them. He provides a view of these animals who prey on children without remorse, and he was even able to maintain his credible undercover position, while listening to their various justifications for their actions. This book explains the sociopathy and psychopathy of these perpetrators in a manner that can be understood. He makes the most of explaining that they are no different than anyone that may be encountered on a daily basis. If, after reading this book, a parent doesn't awaken to the reality that their child is in danger, there is no hope.

I should also note that I am a forty-two-year Professional Licensed Private Investigator, involved in a specialty of family law cases. My agency employs a full-time Accredited Criminal Profiler, who provides our clients with invaluable data on dealing with the current state of the Criminal Justice System, as well as profiling a number of pedophiles and child molesters we encounter during these investigations. We see, on a daily basis, just how broken our system of justice really is, and how the so-called mandatory reporters and other statutory protections seem to drop the ball on a regular basis, with no apparent consequences. When it comes to the American Criminal Justice System there really are no protections against the child predators. That system is completely dysfunctional, and the American Civil Justice System is even more broken, when it comes to understanding the psychology behind these perpetrators. Our most heartfelt thanks to Bob Hamer for providing us with an insightful representation of the real world of pedphilia, from an insider's point of view, as well as his very competent perspective on the overall issue of dealing with these animals who prey on our kids.

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M. P. Procter Sr.

Excellent Insight into FBI Undercover Work

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2008

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Bob Hamer was an FBI undercover agent for 26 years. During his time at the Bureau, he participated in investigations ranging from illegal drug trafficking to art theft. His most intense investigation, however, was his infiltration of the North American Man/Boy Love Association, better known as NAMBLA.

In "The Last Undercover," Hamer gives the reader a glimpse into the world of an undercover agent who battles the FBI's bureaucracy while balancing family life against a time-intensive and dangerous career. His belief in God and love of his country are evident throughout. Not only does he believe that God gave him the opportunity to serve in the FBI, he also believes that a small prayer he muttered while ill allowed him the opportunity to pull off one of the greatest investigations of his career. Do not be fooled - this is not a book sprinkled with Biblical quotes. Rather, he is a hard working man asking for the occasional bit of help.

The primary focus of the book is the NAMBLA investigation. Although he paints a sickening picture of what that organization stands for, he does not go into in-depth detail causing one to have nightmares. He does, however, through an easy writing style, give an adequate description of what these "boy lovers" want to do. A crescendo of suspense builds as he adds more nails to the pedophiles' coffins. This culminates in an ending that can't be missed. Throughout his NAMBLA investigation, Hamer reflects back on other cases he's handled throughout his career. Most are dangerous and gut wrenching; some are quite humorous. He makes it clear to the reader that criminals get caught eventually because they put "greed over caution."

I recently heard the author interviewed on "The Laura Ingraham Show." He seemed as down-to-earth live as he does in the pages of this book. It is a well-written, "fast read," that's sure to keep you riveted to your seat as you turn the pages to see what happens next. The reader will gain an insight into the criminal mind and will be shocked to see how pedophiles operate on a national level. At the very least, it is a book that all parents should read. I highly recommend it.

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J. Botting

The Last Undercover, Review by FBI Associate

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2008

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Bob Hamer and I were both assigned to the L.A. office of the FBI for several years during which Bob enjoyed the reputation of being the consummate undercover agent. Regardless of the case, the challenges, or the risk, Bob was always ready and willing to assist in a UC capacity if needed. "The Last Undercover, The True Story of an FBI Agent's Dangerous Dance with Evil", leaves no doubt of Bob's ability and commitment to the FBI's UC program. Interspersed with his detailed narrative of burrowing into the underground leadership of the NAMBLA, are his many other fascinating undercover assignments involving violent drug dealers, murders for hire, gun running, and sexual perverts. After reading about the "world's premier body modification expert" in his Rub-A-Dub-Dub case, I called Bob to personally thank him for pulling this perverted maniac off the street. If you ever wondered what it is like to work as a federal undercover agent--this is the only book you need to read.

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Kevroy

Interesting, detailed account of an agent's infiltration of NAMBLA ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017

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Interesting, detailed account of an agent's infiltration of NAMBLA interspersed with other cases he worked. I personally found it fascinating, even though I bought it only for research on my next novel.

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013

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This was a very disturbing read of an FBI agent's encounter with an evil that is very threatening to our children & society. People need to be aware of who they are allowing into their children's life, especially this threat on their sons. With so many single parent homes, it will help them be aware of the danger of trusting other men with their sons. NAMBLA wants to deceive society into accepting them as normal, while leaving these innocent young children scared for life. It will be a hard book for some people to read. But one I highly recommend.

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