The Last Circle: Danny Casolaro's Investigation into the Octopus and the PROMIS Software Scandal [Paperback]

Cheri Seymour (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 26, 2010

Probing one of most organized and complex criminal enterprises in the United States, this report exposes the dynamics of the Octopus, a globe-trotting undercover intelligence operative. Based on 18 years of investigative research, this account reveals high-level, covert government operations and the elaborate corporate structures and the theft of high-tech software (PROMIS) used as smoke-and-mirror covers for narcotics trafficking, money laundering, arms sales, and espionage. The Octopus connections to a maze of politicians and officials in the National Security Council, the CIA, the FBI, and the U.S. Department of Justice are revealed. A detailed look into the recent high-profile arrest of Mafia hit-man Jimmy Hughes is also included in this intriguing analysis.

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About the Author

Cheri Seymour is the author of Committee of the States: Inside the Radical Right. She has worked as a freelance journalist, an investigative reporter, and a private detective. She lives in Oceanside, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Trine Day (September 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1936296004
• ISBN-13: 978-1936296002
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 1.3 x 6.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #582,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cheri Seymour has worked as an investigative reporter, newspaper editor, private detective and author of books. http://ark-roundtable.com

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A dark, twisted, nightmare of deep politics... October 27, 2010

By Edward J Evans

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Not very often does a story come to light that totally rips through the veil of corruption and secrecy of the ruling elite in this world, as does 'The Last Circle'. That this story Cheri Seymour reveals is little known or talked about is telling, and displays the mendacious character of 'official' discourse in this country, and what the 'unwashed masses' are allowed to know. The obscure nature of this story is rather stunning, given the iron-clad factual documentation Cheri gives, step-by-step, chapter-by-chapter. As I was reading, I was aghast at the shocking (and arrogant) criminality on the part of government officials that everyday people in this country believe are protecting us. Cheri Seymour definitely proves this is a lie. Cynically, 'National Security' is invoked by those in power to give a cover for state crime, and 'The Last Circle' is a chronicle of a litany of god-awful crimes committed under the cover of so-called national interests. You will not believe the colossal crimes; Cheri's story is replete with all kinds of murders and other suspicious deaths, and the collusion of government with drug traffickers and other sordid characters, in an on-going criminal enterprise.

Even though this story comprises of events beginning in the 1980's, I am of the firm opinion that it continues into the present day, a fact that Cheri also shares. This type of corruption, unchecked and unheeded, only evolves into a bigger monstrosity. The specter this book raises is truly frightening.

I strongly recommend this book to everyone I know and those I don't; this is hard-hitting stuff. This is not Alex Jones; Cheri has meticulously documented this story, the back of this book has around 150 pages of the records and documents that prove this story, as well as corroboration throughout.

Cheri Seymour, if you are reading this, I extend a salute to you. I really hope that your book is not relegated to the dustbin of obscurity.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Courageous! October 3, 2010

By C. Butler

Format:Paperback

The final long awaited and now published book by CHERI SEYMOUR - "THE LAST CIRCLE" completes two decades of her investigations into "The Octopus" and the PROMIS Software scandal, aka "The Inslaw Affair." And the misuse of power by government agencies to expose the tentacles of "The Octopus" controlled by a "Shadow Government" that operates beyond the reaches of law enforcement - WORLDWIDE! Her investigations have sought answers to questions dealing with our intelligence agencies (DOJ, CIA, FBI, NSA, U.S. CUSTOMS, and others) trusted professionals involved in stealing commercial properties of U.S. citizens, dealing in and the transportation of drugs for profit and power, and the potential biological weapons development. Arms sales and clandestine operations that will make the reader sit up and take notice - and question?? The trail of the deceased now exceeds 50 people, individuals, wives and families, who have been accidented, suscided, or murdered, to cover-up the criminality that's become a cancer on America's political system. Cheri completes the work of investigative reporter Danny Casolaro, who lost his life in pursuit of answers when he became entangled in the tentacles seeking answers two decade ago. Cheri enters the labyrinth of "The Octopus" undeterred by the danger in pursuit of those answers. She has performed the most courageous act in hopes that America will wake-up, inform themselves, and spread the word, and demand honest government! THE LAST CIRCLE is the last word in exposing "The Octopus" with its tentacles reaching into every corner of our hollowed institutions that will, if not, exposed continue to erode and destroy the foundations America was founded on. If, you read no other book this year, The Last Circle is A MUST READ!!!

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Circle October 4, 2010

By Avid Reader

Format:Paperback

This book relentlessly tracks one of the most fascinating true crime stories of the past thirty years. The characters are hauntingly elusive, the story nearly unbelievable, the reality it potrays truly disturbing. Highly recommended.