No comments about Investigating Computer Crime In The 21st Century: Investigating Computer Crime In The Twenty-first Century.

1 comments about Cybercrime: Security and Surveillance in the Information Age.

1. This book is a great reminder of how the internet world can be today. Thomas did a wonderful job of collecting facts, ideas, and views of all the danger that the public is facing today. I recently spoke with a member of a group mentioned in the book that I happen to know, and he referred it to me. It was a great way to pass the time and help learn about mistakes that you could make.

No comments about Information Assurance: Surviving the Information Environment.

5 comments about Night Of The Black Bird.

1. Although the introduction was quite promising, the rest of the book left much to be desired, like an interesting plot, developed characters, and other trivial matters.

   This book reads like a dumbed-down mystery (think "Mystery for Romance Fans 101"), and the plot crawls along oh-so-painfully. The first half is spent detailing just HOW Irish the Kelly family is: multiple renditions of the song "Danny Boy," the truth and the fairy tale of St. Patrick, Irish politics, leprechauns, banshees, fairies, etc. In fact, everyone would be content to be coated in green paint, except for the heroine, who cannot let a day go by, without insisting that she's American and not Irish. No insight is given as to WHY she feels the need to make such a distinction, although an embarrassing childhood episode might have helped to give the character SOME dimension.

   Save yourself the trouble and pick up one of her historical romances. Mystery is NOT where this author's talents lie.




2. This was a great book. I have never heard of this author, but she really came through. I would have never picked up this book because of the political nature of it, but it doesn't overwhelm the book too much. A great love story and shocker at the end!



3. Ms. Graham writes very engrossing suspense novels and this one is no exception. The characters are well developed and the story line full of twists and turns. She just doesn't have a real feel for the ethnicity of the characters, or so I feel. In spite of claims by some of the characters that they are not, she paints the Irish as revolutionaries to a man, most of them violent. Other than that, I recommend the book.



4. Moira Kelly gets a guilt ridden phone call from her mother begging her to come back to Boston for St. Patrick's Day. For the very Irish Kelly family, this holiday is even more important than Christmas. Knowing that her father's health is failing and wanting to please her mother, Moira decides to change her plans to film her travel show in Florida, to a full look at St. Patrick's day celebrations in Boston.
   Unfortunately, her visit is not a pleasant event. Dan O'Hara broke her heart some years ago, but he is back and ready to make a change. Moira has already moved on with the gorgeous Michael, whom she works with and who dotes on her lovingly.
   Something is going on in her family's pub. The politics of Ireland are now in full force and someone among her is planning an assasination. The one person who knows anything mysteriously dies and Moira is left to suspect the one man she has loved nearly her whole life. Not knowing who to trust, Moira does some investigating of her own to find the killer, but what will it cost her?
   
   This romantic suspense/mystery was a little more political than I enjoyed. The issues seemed to drone on about the Irish issues as if reading a text book concerning the continuing conflicts surrounding the dividing of Ireland.
   Even with a number of red herrings, the plot was fairly predictable. Even the romance was not up to other Heather Graham novels.
   
   Is it worth buying?
   Unless you are very interested in Irish politics, the average reader may find this novel to be more wordy than it is suspenseful. Therefore, I do not recommend paying full price for Night of the Blackbird.



5. I finished reading the book, but I was not that impressed with this one. The plot and the characters were not that interesting. I have read 5 of her books so far, and I loved the other 4.

No comments about The Doomsday Virus (Pathway Books).

5 comments about Exposed: The Harrowing Story of a Mother's Undercover Work with the FBI to Save Children from Internet Sex Predators.

1. The book exposes the real world we live in and the dangers it poses. The author does an excellent job of telling the stories and not getting into too much detail. We need more people willing to risk their own personal life to help others.



2. I have read this book, and found it very interesting! Repetitive it was NOT. There are ALOT of sick pediphiles out there, and this lets them know we have their number! This woman works at getting them off the internet, and it doesn't take over night, it's alot of making sure she has who she thinks she has. I think R. Stephanie Good is a "PLUS" to life, if only more people were more like her this world would be a better place.



3. Hey Folks,
   Mrs.Good takes you through her experiences with the sexual predators that she enounters in her great work as a civilian UC helping the FBI put these folks where they belong...in a cage away from our kids! This book discusses the many facets of this section of law enforcement and even brings you into a trial and shows you the sleazy attempt by a defense lawyer to get the predator from having to do the time for his, or her, crime. This is a great book to companinion "To catch a Predator" by Chris Hasen. These two books are must reads for anyone interested in this subject. God Bless you all, Doneaux.



4. This book was very informative and eye opening. I recommend it for anyone with a teenager that wants to know what to look for on the internet.



5. This book is a must read for parents and for anyone working in local, state or federal law enforcement. It offers a clear understanding of how many sick people are out there and how our children are so vulnerable and easily exposed to these internet predators. The work of Good together with the FBI is extraordinary. Their efforts will not take all predators off the street, but with each one they send to jail, several of our children are saved from their lives and innocense being destroyed.

3 comments about Who Else Knows You Best.

1. Great information that really will open your eyes to identity theft. Easy to read. Wonderful testimonials from actual identity theifs. A book that nobody should go without reading.



2. I have to change my opinion after what this group has done to me!
   Keep reading:
   In early 2006, I was asked to join the Ifida Known team and proofread the
   initial book of Who Else Knows You Best? for an agreed upon price. As of
   October, 2006, I was only paid a fraction of what was owed to me. After
   numerous phone calls and emails, I have yet to receive the balance of $2,000 owed to me OR have them ("Ifida Known") acknowledge my inquiries. Now, more products have been produced, and yet the authors cannot honor their past obligations by paying for work completed. I find it to be an interesting concept that they have a class topic of how to elevate your personal income. I guess this is their idea on how to increase personal wealth, don't pay your bills! AND to add insult to injury, they actually used my review on their website....!
   
   Maybe the next book will be about team building!



3. There are few things more terrifying than having your identity stolen. This book takes the mystery of protection and restoration of one's personal identity out of darkness into the noon-day sun. I am impressed with the comprehensiveness of the content, even as to financial organization and providential living. This is the only book I'll need to protect my identity and my family's.

3 comments about Investigating Computer-Related Crime.

1. not bad explanations for investigators



2. Stephenson's book does an excellent job of covering the technical details of an investigation without becoming impenetrable. The presentation follows a logical sequence. In sum, I am very impressed with the work.

   Potential readers should be aware that the text is written from the perspective of a corporate investigator/consultant. It does an excellent job of explaining the pitfalls of this role. Stephenson provides personal examples of dealing with the decisions made by corporate bureacracy and law enforcement that effect the work of a private security consultant. He is careful to cite the reasons for such decisions in a manner that is respectful of the process used by the decision makers; this really helps novice investigators and students maintain perspective while internalizing the results of the decisions.

   The book does not cover legal aspects of the investigation beyond basic evidence preservation and suggestions on when to get the lawyers involved. This is entirely expected from a corporate investigator rather than a law enforcement investigator; I respect an expert who knows when his expertise ends.

   That being said, take the initial sweeping comments on hackers with a grain of salt. They detract from an otherwise solid book.

   The greatest strength of the book is the frequent reminder that real-world investigation can be superior to the technical investigation and how the two aid each other.

   This book would provide an excellent bridge between an advanced investigations text (interviewing, deception detection, standard investigation, etc.) and one of the more technical computer crime forensics books.

   It is not a bench manual nor an investigations cookbook. Nor is it a completely non-technical writer's understanding of a computer investigation.




3. Stephenson's book is the starting place for law enforcement and technical people who wish to move into the digital/information forensics field. The book is an easy read and leads you in proper case handling and the basics of forensic investigations. When I began investigating cyber-crime in the private sector, this was my starting point.

No comments about Corporate Fraud.

3 comments about High-Technology Crime: Investigating Cases Involving Computers (with 3.5 diskette).

1. Rosenblatt has put together a great source of information along with plenty of practical tips and techniques for both investigators and prosecutors. I found the sections on legal technicalities and practices especially good. I've recommended the book to everyone I know who remotely has anything to do with computer or high technology crime. A must read for the cop of the 21st century!



2. Rosenblatt has an unusually good understanding of the problems faced by law enforcement when dealing with companies who want the crook jailed but don't have time for support work on the case. He also understands corporate perspectives when the case makes the headlines and really becomes a mess for PR.

   This book clearly outlines the many issues related to getting computer-based evidence and making sure that search warrants are well written. It is a bit dated but very useful.




3. This book is a must read for the high-technology security professional. The author's insights and practice tips alone are worth the price of the book.