Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noesner (English

Description: Stalling for Time by Gary Noesner Waco, an original Paramount Network series, is inspired by Gary Noesners book on his dramatic role as FBI lead hostage negotiator. He is being played in the docu-drama by Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire).The FBIs chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that inspired the miniseries Waco, now on Netflix."Riveting . . . the most in-depth and absorbing section is devoted to the 1993 siege near Waco, Texas."-The Washington PostIn Stalling for Time, the FBIs chief hostage negotiator takes readers on a harrowing tour through many of the most famous hostage crises in the history of the modern FBI, including the siege at Waco, the Montana Freemen standoff, and the D.C. sniper attacks. Having helped develop the FBIs nonviolent communication techniques for achieving peaceful outcomes in tense situations, Gary Noesner offers a candid, fascinating look back at his years as an innovator in the ranks of the Bureau and a pioneer on the front lines. Whether vividly recounting showdowns with the radical Republic of Texas militia or clashes with colleagues and superiors that expose the internal politics of Americas premier law enforcement agency, Stalling for Time crackles with insight and breathtaking suspense. Case by case, minute by minute, its a behind-the-scenes view of a visionary crime fighter in action. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Gary Noesner retired from the FBI in 2003 following a thirty-year career as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator. An FBI hostage negotiator for twenty-three years of his career, he spent ten years as the bureaus Chief Negotiator. Following his retirement from the FBI he became a Senior Vice President with Control Risks, an international consultancy. Noesner has appeared on numerous television documentaries produced by A&E, the History Channel, Discovery, TLC, and National Geographic. He is the founder of the National Council of Negotiation Associations, which represents about eighteen organizations and thousands of law enforcement negotiators nationwide.He speaks at law enforcement and corporate events and continues to consult part-time. Review "Captivating . . . an electrifying read . . . No Hollywood movie can top this story for thrills, suspense, or action."—New York Journal of Books "Certain to fascinate true crime readers . . . The compelling centerpiece of the book is Noesners analysis of what went wrong at Waco with the Branch Davidians."—Publishers Weekly "Engrossing . . . The book is also an intimate history of contemporary American militia movements."—New Republic"Gary Noesner is a gripping storyteller, and man, does the guy have stories. Its like watching an emotional bomb squad defuse explosive personalities. The big surprise is how recently the FBI learned the basic tenets of what makes a man put the gun down, a discovery story as captivating as the hostage standoffs that illuminate it." —Dave Cullen, Author of Columbine "Gary Noesner has done something remarkable with this book, turning the murky process of hostage negotiations into a set of predictable and clear routes to bargaining success."—Robert B. Cialdini, bestselling author of Influence: Science and Practice"Tortured people, desperate moments, dangerous solutions. Stalling For Time takes us deep into the lethal world of hostages, sieges, and terrorsism. Gary Noesner, a thirty year veteran of the Bureau, has written a landmark work thats both a nail-biting thriller and an expose of timely importance. This is a must-read not only for true crime fans but for every cop and G-Man in the country."—John Huddy, bestselling author of Storming Las Vegas "Stalling for Time reads with the page-turning intensity of a first-rate thriller, only everything here is, remarkably, true. In finally opening up about his craft -- about his 30 years spent reasoning with unreasonable people in situations that were literally life and death -- Gary Noesner has written an essential book about the fine art of communication. For anyone who wants to know how to stay cool under fire, this book is indispensable."—Douglas Stone, best-selling author of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most"Gary Noesner has written an account of his decades-long career as a hostage negotiator that is so gripping it grabs the reader by the throat. Its a spectacular read and every word of it is true."—Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. and The Osama bin Laden I Know"An intense, immersive narrative, making [Noesners] real-life experiences read like episodes of a good cop drama . . . vicariously entertaining."—Kirkus Reviews"The world doesnt need me to tell them that Gary Noesner has been there, and done that. There are hundreds of living victims across the globe that are living testament to Garys abilities to successfully negotiate, or teach others effective crisis negotiation."—Lt. Tom Monahan, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., Director, Southern Nevada Counter-Terrorism Center Promotional The FBIs chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that serves as a basis for the upcoming series Waco. Review Quote Praise for Stalling for Time "Gary Noesner is a gripping storyteller, and man, does the guy have stories. Its like watching an emotional bomb squad defuse explosive personalities. The big surprise is how recently the FBI learned the basic tenets of what makes a man put the gun down, a discovery story as captivating as the hostage standoffs that illuminate it." -- Dave Cullen , Author of Columbine "Gary Noesner has done something remarkable with this book, turning the murky process of hostage negotiations into a set of predictable and clear routes to bargaining success." --Robert B. Cialdini, bestselling author of Influence: Science and Practice "Tortured people, desperate moments, dangerous solutions. Stalling For Time takes us deep into the lethal world of hostages, sieges, and terrorsism. Gary Noesner, a thirty year veteran of the Bureau, has written a landmark work thats both a nail-biting thriller and an expose of timely importance. This is a must-read not only for true crime fans but for every cop and G-Man in the country." --John Huddy, bestselling author of Storming Las Vegas " Stalling for Time reads with the page-turning intensity of a first-rate thriller, only everything here is, remarkably, true. In finally opening up about his craft -- about his 30 years spent reasoning with unreasonable people in situations that were literally life and death -- Gary Noesner has written an essential book about the fine art of communication. For anyone who wants to know how to stay cool under fire, this book is indispensable." --Douglas Stone, best-selling author of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most "Gary Noesner has written an account of his decades-long career as a hostage negotiator that is so gripping it grabs the reader by the throat. Its a spectacular read and every word of it is true." -- Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. and The Osama bin Laden I Know "An intense, immersive narrative, making [Noesners] real-life experiences read like episodes of a good cop drama. By the end of the book, readers will be impressed by the number of crucial moments in which Noesner has played a significant role--from the Achille Lauro hijacking in 1985 to the Freeman militia standoff in Montana in 1996. Vicariously entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews "The world doesnt need me to tell them that Gary Noesner has been there, and done that. There are hundreds of living victims across the globe that are living testament to Garys abilities to successfully negotiate, or teach others effective crisis negotiation." --Lt. Tom Monahan, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., Director, Southern Nevada Counter-Terrorism Center "Crisis Negotiations requires experience, a cool head, the ability to think on your feet in the face of extreme threat ... and Gary personified each and every element. It was an honor to work with him and to learn my skills from the very best." --Byron A. Sage, Retired FBI Crisis Negotiator "Due to his effusive personality, ability to articulate his broad knowledge and experience, and renowned sense of humor, Gary Noesner is undoubtedly the foremost federal ambassador to American law enforcement in the field of critical incident management in general and crisis negotiations in particular. Experienced and knowledgeable crisis negotiators have learned that when Gary Noesner speaks we need to listen. It is in large part due to Gary and a very few others that crisis negotiations enjoys the noble position of respect and effectiveness both within and outside the U.S. that it does."-- William "Bill" Kidd, Crisis Negotiator since 1974 San Francisco PD and Sonoma County Sheriffs Office "Gary Noesners passion for the art of hostage/crisis negotiations has influenced hundreds, probably thousands, of police negotiators in the world. His enthusiasm for this highly perfected skill is contagious . " --Bruce A. Wind, Crisis Negotiator, Seattle Police Department Promotional "Headline" The FBIs chief hostage negotiator recounts harrowing standoffs, including the Waco siege with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, in a memoir that serves as a basis for the upcoming series Waco . Excerpt from Book CHAPTER ONE ITS TIME TO DIE Time cools, time clarifies; no mood can be maintained quite unaltered through the course of hours. --Mark Twain There it was, hard and direct. "You going to shoot me when I come out?" Charlie said. "No," I responded. "Thats not going to happen. You said you wouldnt hurt anyone. You said youd drop off the pilot somewhere in the mountains. So theres no reason for anyone to get hurt." The logic of this formulation appeared to work for Charlie, perhaps because this was his only chance to go on living with Cheryl and their son, little Charlie. But what I knew that he didnt was that somewhere out in the fields surrounding us, FBI marksmen were poised, waiting to take his life. A large part of a negotiators job is to establish trust, yet there are fundamental contradictions in that. In order to convince someone that despite all appearances to the contrary, everything will be okay, you have to project sincerity. You have to make him believe that what you are saying is honest and aboveboard. You have to address his primal need for safety and security by establishing a bond. And on rare occasions, you have to lie. "Have you ever been on a helicopter before?" I asked. "No," he said. "Youll enjoy it. The view over the mountains will be spectacular." Of course, I knew that he would never take that ride or experience that view. Once again, the contradiction: he was hearing what he wanted to hear. "Charlie," I said, "I need to ask you an important question." "What?" "The helicopter pilot is an old friend of mine. His name is Tom Kelly. Ive known and worked with Tom for many years, so I need your absolute promise that you wont harm him in any way. If anything happens to Tom, I would never be able to live with myself." "I wont hurt him," Charlie said. About ten days before, Charlie Leaf had abducted his estranged former common-law wife, Cheryl Hart, and their young son from her parents home in Connecticut. After a seven-year relationship, Charlie and Cheryl had separated two years ago. When Cheryl had finally left him, she said she saw him snap. She moved in with her parents, trying to get on with her life, but Charlie, like so many men in such situations, was not willing to let her go. The way he saw it, Cheryl and little Charlie were his possessions, and he wanted them back. Over the next two years he threatened her and physically abused her whenever he found her. He had once even abducted little Charlie for six months, and gave up the boy only when the police intervened. Cheryl had sought and obtained a restraining order a year ago. The next day, right before he had to go to court, Charlie came to kill her. It was on Friday, April 1, 1988, that Charlie cashed his paycheck and purchased a carbine rifle, sawing off the gunstock in order to conceal it. Then he drove to Cheryls parents house--they were away for the weekend--and pried open a door leading into the garage. He kicked in the door to Cheryls bedroom with the rifle in his hand. He beat her and raped her before telling her to pack things for little Charlie. He told her that she could go or die. Fortunately, Cheryl had the instincts of a survivor. She remained calm and said she would come; she convinced Charlie that he didnt have to kill her. "We can go away," she said. "We can start a new life together with little Charlie." Cheryl had made it clear by now that she wanted no part of Charlie, yet he wanted so much to believe her that this gleam of hope obscured his judgment. He gave her a few moments to get the boy out of bed and to gather up some clothes. Then they took off in Charlies car. Cheryl had no plan other than to try to stay alive. Charlies plan, to the extent that he had one, was to avoid being caught. Both knew that Cheryls parents would call the police the moment they discovered she was gone. Both were simply stalling for time. Charlie drove south through the night along the eastern seaboard, and somewhere near the Washington, D.C., area headed west into the mountains of Virginia. Charlie liked mountains. When little Charlie was still an infant, he started to build a log cabin, which remained unfinished when Cheryl left him. Cheryl had grown tired of him, of the idea of living in a remote cabin, and of their relationship, and so she left. On Saturday, April 2, about an hour and a half due west of Washington, D.C., Charlies car ran out of gas. They abandoned it near Sperryville, Virginia, a scenic little town on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Virginia authorities found Charlies car on Sunday. By this time, Cheryls sister had reported her missing when she didnt show up to a planned dinner, so when the police ran the plates, they quickly connected this vehicle with the story of the abduction in Connecticut, then launched an all-out search. Just outside Sperryville, a sleepy country village where tourists came in season to buy apples and view the fall colors, Charlie took his family once again into the woods. This time, he built a simple lean-to. They made their way to a nearby country store, where they purchased food and drinks and a few other supplies. Meanwhile, all around them, a search went on involving the local police, the Virginia State Police, and the FBI. Helicopters flew over the ridges and valleys, while teams on foot searched the woods with tracking dogs. This went on for almost a week, by which time the authorities were ready to give up. Then on Friday the eighth, Charlie waited until after dark, then broke in to the same country store he had visited before and stole additional supplies. This confirmed for the police that their fugitive was still in the area, and the next morning they renewed their search. Investigating the burglary, the authorities showed photographs of Charlie, Cheryl, and little Charlie to the store owner, who made a positive identification. The FBIs efforts in tracking down Charlie and his victims would be led by the Richmond, Virginia, SWAT team, with an assist from members of the SWAT team from the FBI Washington Field Office (WFO). Both groups are tactical operations specialists, that is, the ones who subdue the perpetrators if and when negotiations fail to bring an end to the crisis. In other words, their jobs do not involve establishing trust or empathy, or the contradictions attendant therein. They made a house-to-house search of the area, and late in the afternoon on April 9, Special Agent Barry Subelsky and his team from the WFO SWAT approached a two-story farmhouse, a weekend getaway place for a successful Washington couple, less than a mile off the main road. The sunlight was fading fast, so they wanted to get this done as quickly as possible. Barry conferred with Wayne Waddell, SWAT leader for the Richmond FBI office. These two experienced agents, both Vietnam combat veterans, decided that Barrys team would search the ground floor of the farmhouse and Waynes team would then take the upstairs. Before they moved in, however, they saw something that made them cautious. The electric meter on the outside of the house was humming along at a brisk pace, more active than what one would expect in an unoccupied dwelling. They summoned an FBI helicopter for support, and it landed in a field some hundred yards away, just as a local sheriff arrived with keys to the house. Barrys team searched for signs of forced entry but found none. They came up on the rickety porch outside the kitchen and went in through the back door, then fanned out to secure the ground floor. Wayne and his team followed in single file up on the porch, through the kitchen and then the family room, turning the corner near the front entryway, then advancing, slowly and carefully, up the creaking main stairs to the second floor. When Wayne got upstairs he found Charlie on the floor of the bedroom holding Cheryl and little Charlie in front of him, a gun to her head. "Back off!" he yelled. "Back off or Ill kill her." Wayne Waddell had spent hours training for situations just like this, and he knew exactly what to do. "Were backing off," he said. "Nobodys going to get hurt." He and the agents moved back down and clustered at the foot of the stairs. Law enforcement often overreacts to threats of the kind that Charlie made, even though in most cases such threats are merely defensive, designed to keep the police at bay. Some law officers hear only the threatened action, "Ill kill this lady," while failing to hear the conditions under which that action will be taken: "if you try to come in here." That is one reason why the most critical skills of a negotiator are self-control and the ability to help those around you keep their cool. Wayne had a lot on his mind as law enforcement settled in for the long haul. Mere chance had made him the groups primary negotiator, and his immediate task was to deescalate the confrontation, and then to convince Charlie that he was here to help him. But he also had to lead the SWAT team and coordinate the actions of the roughly twenty FBI personnel on the scene, as well as communicate all of this to his superiors. Back in Sperryville, other agents and local police officials were setting up a command post at the local firehouse, from which all efforts would be coordinated. State police brought in an armored vehicle, one of those old Brinks trucks that had been converted to a forward command post, whic Details ISBN0525511288 Author Gary Noesner Pages 240 Publisher Random House USA Inc Year 2018 ISBN-10 0525511288 ISBN-13 9780525511281 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 363.25092 Short Title Stalling for Time Language English UK Release Date 2018-01-02 Publication Date 2018-01-02 Imprint Random House Trade Paperbacks AU Release Date 2018-01-02 NZ Release Date 2018-01-02 US Release Date 2018-01-02 Subtitle My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145100197;

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