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Skills of the Assassin: Understanding the Tactics of the Professional Killer

by R.J. Godlewski

1. Acknowledgments
2. CHAPTER ONE: WHY A BOOK ON THE SKILLS OF AN ASSASSIN?
3. CHAPTER TWO: A NEIGHBOR WITH A PENCHANT FOR DEATH: THE MENTALITY OF AN ASSASSIN.
4. CHAPTER THREE: NOW YOU SEE DEATH, NOW YOU DON€T: PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND DISGUISE.
5. CHAPTER FOUR: TARGET FAMILIARIZATION & WEAPONS SMUGGLING.
6. CHAPTER FIVE: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MONEY LAUNDERING.
7. CHAPTER SIX: SAFE HAVENS, SECURE COMMUNICATIONS, AND ESCAPE AND EVASION PLANS.
8. CHAPTER SEVEN: HUMAN DEATH€¦AND KILLING HUMANS: THE LIVELIHOOD OF THE ASSASSIN.
9. CHAPTER EIGHT: ANNOTATED EXCERPTS FROM THE CIA AND AL-QAEDA ASSASSINATION MANUALS.
10. CHAPTER NINE: CONCLUSION.

"Libraries are filled with books on the Assassins, their history, exploits, and even modern video gamers€ infatuation with the ancient cult. However, there remains little discussed on the particular skill sets of an assassin €“ the modern terrorist, hired killer, or transnational criminal that you are most likely to encounter within the early decades of the 21st century..."

"In Hollywood, your typical 'assassin' represents a breathtakingly beautiful woman or, perhaps, a beefed-up hunk with just enough facial hair to drive women crazy. This violates the first law of covert warfare: do not call unnecessary attention to yourself..."