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On The Fringe Of History: A riveting behind-the-scenes look at the war on drugs and terrorism from a "fed" who fought the fight (Paperback)

~ Sarge Hoteko (Author)
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On The Fringe Of History is Chief Inspector Sarge Hoteko's personal memoir, including his experiences as a narcotic interdiction and antiterrorism instructor in 16 countries around the globe. Hoteko reveals the shocking, rampant and systematic corruption within many of those governments, especially; Pakistan, Mexico, Bolivia and Nigeria--the most corrupt nation on earth.

He also depicts how overzealous internal affairs investigators bungled two major cases in Chicago that devastated innocent lives. As Hoteko stated, "Who watches the watchdogs?" He reveals how a biased press unjustly slammed Customs over the O'Hare Airport female search controversy. One NBC investigative reporter stated, "It is better to let a person go rather than to do the strip search. It's better to let the pound of heroin go out on the street..."

On The Fringe of History follows one American's fascinating career around the world and captures the sheer patriotic joy he experienced while serving his country.



About the Author

Sarge Hoteko retired after 27 years as a highly honored Chief Inspector with U.S. Customs in Chicago. He is also a U.S. Army veteran and former police officer.

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  • Paperback: 540 pages
  • Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (July 15, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0595321771
  • ISBN-13: 978-0595321773
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,383,720 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, September 20, 2004
An excellent, informative look at the drug war and terrorism that few Americans have witnessed, yet alone heard about. Well written. I can't put the book down. Highly Recommend.
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