Body of Secrets

The National Security Agency is the world&#146;s most powerful most far-reaching espionage. Now with a new afterword describing the security lapses that preceded the attacks of September 11 2001 <i>Body of Secrets</i> takes us to the inner sanctum of America&#146;s spy world. In the follow-up to his bestselling <i>Puzzle Palace</i> James Banford reveals the NSA&#146;s hidden role in the most volatile world events of the past and its desperate scramble to meet the frightening challenges of today and tomorrow.<br><br> Here is a scrupulously documented account&#151;much of which is based on unprecedented access to previously undisclosed documents&#151;of the agency&#146;s tireless hunt for intelligence on enemies and allies alike. Body of secrets is a riveting analysis of this most clandestine of agencies a major work of history and investigative journalism.<br><br>A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Book