The Secret Life of Kim Dotcom: Spies, Lies and the War for the Internet [Kindle Edition]

David Fisher (Author)

Book Description

From a lonely boy’s bedroom in Germany to the penthouses of Hong Kong, from Wellington’s Beehive to Washington’s corridors of power, from the sedate suburb of Coatesville to the motor racing tracks of Europe, this is the untold story of the charismatic internet tycoon who has driven governments to distraction while winning the affection of internet users worldwide.
It recounts not only the high profile political and legal battles but also the behind the scenes domestic life of a man who has more wealth than he can spend in New Zealand and who once escaped to Europe for the winter … and took his cars and furniture with him.
The book is not an authorised biography but has been written with the full co-operation of Kim Dotcom, who has granted the author hours of exclusive interviews.
The book also reveals: why Hollywood is obsessed with Dotcom; why he and wife Mona decided to settle in New Zealand; the full story of the dawn raid; what happened to Dotcom in jail; the truth about John Banks and Dotcom; who knew what and when; and where The Hobbit comes into it.

Product Details

• File Size: 2346 KB
• Print Length: 238 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Paul Little Books; 1 edition (November 17, 2013)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0473267152
• ISBN-13: 978-0473267155
• ASIN: B00GR7AF46
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray:
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• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #522,028 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my perception of Kim Dotcom. May 6, 2014

By CS Goh

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A must read for all new zealanders! This book revealed the dark side of USA and NZ government. It totally changed my perception of Kim Dotcom.

4.0 out of 5 stars Secrets, spies and lies. May 21, 2014

By Amazon Customer

With the subtitle Spies, Lies and the War for the Internet you would expect intriguing revelations and David Fisher doesn’t disappoint. We are all mixed-up human beings, but none more so than Kim Dotcom. Here the many sides of this complex character are presented, with fascinating details of his fortunes and misfortunes.

Fisher is a senior reporter for the Auckland Herald, New Zealand, and he makes it clear that this is not an authorised biography. It is, however, based on many personal interviews with the subject, as well as extensive research.

The saga uncovers Kim’s early life (born Kim Schmitz) as a lonely child in Germany, his early forays into the internet, his extraordinary knowledge, his close friends and associates – all brilliant computer whizzes – the story of why he came to New Zealand and the police raids on his home on January 20 2012. It follows the subsequent court cases and fall out with politicians and people in high places.

Fisher has been accused of giving undue reverence to a criminal. Dotcom is a flawed character and he is shown here in many guises, both good and bad. I think Fisher has done a great job of trying to present the story as he sees it, and he has tried to depict all sides of the story.

It is a tale of much more than the life of one man. We have politicians, the New Zealand Government, the American FBI and more. It shows cracks in the systems, why the FBI were involved in the raids, and much, much more.

Our opinions are often shaped by the media and the outcome is a very shallow view of events. This book is trying to give a rounded story to fill in the gaps. If you are interested in knowing more about the workings of Governments and men in high places, reading this book might give you more than you bargained for.

4.0 out of 5 stars Spying in New Zealand February 14, 2014

By paleo martin

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A very clear,balanced and well constructed book.
A must read for anyone concerned as to the overreach of Government into the private lives of citizens.
And of the influence of the US in New Zealand politics.
Paleo Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Kim is a legend February 4, 2014

By Jake

Kim is so right, he's my model!
Thank you Kim for everything, hate you FBI! BTW: a good book! Thank you!

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written. December 16, 2013

By Amazon Customer

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This is a superb account of the illegal raid on Kim Dotcoms mansion by New Zealand police.
Must read for anyone interested in personal privacy issues.