Introduction As someone who has navigated the worlds of military intelligence and diplomatic security, I’ve seen firsthand how information, or the lack thereof, can dictate outcomes. But in today’s interconnected world, the battle for truth is no longer confined to state actors or classified briefings. It’s happening in our homes,
Introduction I remember being a kid when my parents told me I needed to finish high school to get a decent job—maybe in a factory, or if I was lucky, behind a desk. But I had different plans. School didn’t speak to my dreams, so I turned to the darker
The Digital Mirage: An Introduction I saw something all too familiar on a recent journey from Sydney to Melbourne. People on the plane, such as businesspeople, students, and regular travellers, took selfies, posted updates, and shared flight information online in real time. A lot of people started deleting these posts
Introduction Each week brings another headline: a woman conned out of her savings—and her soul—by a man she thought was “the one.” In today’s world, love isn’t just risky. It’s a digital war zone. I’ve interrogated spies, traitors, and terrorists. Yet the one predator I still don’t understand? The man
Introduction I’ve interrogated war criminals. I’ve investigated organized crime members, traitors, and spies. I’ve spent sleepless nights in war zones, waiting for the enemy to reveal themselves. But there is one thing I will never understand. When a man gazes into a woman’s eyes and tells falsehoods, it’s not to
