In this gripping account of lies and heroic acts, the New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Warriors investigates the tragedy of Benghazi, putting the events on September 11, 2012 in the larger context of Obama administration policy toward the Middle East.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [379]-416) and index.

From terrorist to friend -- The making of an ambassador -- "A new beginning" -- Tehran summer, Arab spring -- Qaddafi, the enemy -- Into the danger zone -- House of war -- Weapons, weapons, everywhere -- The threat matrix -- The arms pipeline to Syria -- Obama's ambassador -- Prelude to murder -- Baiting the trap -- The attacks -- The cover-up -- Aftermath -- Appendix I. Questions & answers -- Appendix II. United Nations inventory of weapons found on the Letfallah II.