In the Shadow of the Swords

“Del Wilber is the real deal. He’s been there, done that, and has the t-shirt to prove it. In the Shadow of the Swords brings light to a little-known aspect of our War on Terror; training foreign nationals to stand up on their own. This memoir provides an inside look at our nation’s efforts to train Iraqi police officers. A great storyteller, Del explores the challenges, fears, and humor of working in one of America’s most recent war zones. It’s a read you won’t soon forget.” ~Bob Hamer, veteran undercover FBI agent and author of "The Last Undercover"

“Look up 'genuine article' in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of Del Wilber. As an avid reader of non-fiction and true-life experiences, I expect credibility. Del Wilber has lived it and has now written this unbelievably true and can't-believe-it-happened account. Highly recommended.” ~Doug Richardson, author and screenwriter

“In The Shadow Of the Swords: The Baghdad Police Academy is a snarky and smart blade that’s plunged to the hilt in serious reality. The author and I served in Baghdad at the same time, I thought I knew a lot, but I’ve done nothing but learn from this book. Solid writing. Entertaining. Awesome storytelling with amazing first-hand accounts about a whole new angle on the war in Iraq. Loaded with modest heroes that made a difference." ~Boone Cutler, Iraq War Combat Veteran, author of "PsyOp’er, The Truth and Lies About The Greatest Influence Operation Since WWII"

"Del is an outstanding storyteller who brings all of his experiences as a soldier and Agency operative to bear in his smart and often humorous writing." ~Tim Abell, Actor