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Name: Nine lives
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Aimen Dean

Aimen Dean once served as a key chemist in al‑Qaida’s bomb‑making cell, closely connected with the architects of 9/11 and ever‑trusted by Osama bin Laden. His career took a dramatic turn when he became a double agent, infiltrating the very organization he helped build. Through his eyes, readers witness the harsh realities of chemical weapons production, covert operations across Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Syria, and the complex dynamics of British intelligence. Dean’s story offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a global jihadist movement and the difficult choices faced by those who abandon it.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Aimen Dean

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