24: The Counter Terrorist Unit Handbook (Paperback)

~ Denise Kiernan (Author), (Author)
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Product Description

Now entering its seventh season, 24 remains one of the most popular serial dramas on television, with millions of devoted fans around the world. These same viewers can immerse themselves in the world of 24 with this illustrated operations manual, full of vital information for all new agents of the elite Counter Terrorist Unit. Readers will discover:

CTU History and Hierarchy (including floorplans and evacuation procedures)
How to Interrogate and 'Turn' a Terrorist
How to Establish (and Protect) a False Identity
How to Negotiate a Hostage Situation
How to Parachute from an Airplane
And much, much more

Illustrated with dozens of stills from the show and packaged with a high-tech slipcase, 24: The Official CTU Operations Manual blends real-life information with the heart-stopping drama of TV's most exciting thriller.

About the Author

Denise Kiernan and Joe D'Agnese have been reporting on the CTU for many years. They live in North Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594741972
• ISBN-13: 978-1594741975
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,015 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Outrageous!, March 26, 2008

By	O.R. - See all my reviews

This is by far the worst 24 product I've ever seen. And I'm hard to disappoint! I read the review and was looking forward to get a cool, officially looking CTU manual with charts, sketches and diagrams and was ready to be drawn into the 24 atmosphere. I opened the nicely made slipcase and found ... a photo book, with stills from the show.
Can you believe this?? Oh the manual text is there, every second page a bit. (This is no joke: At least every second page is a full page picture)
This is by no means a manual of any kind. And it is not even close to "official". The pictures in the book are so ridiculous ... they do not illustrate anything, they weren't even shot exclusively for this book but directly taken from the show. If it were only pictures CTU might have had access to, one might have said: Ok they're using archive footage to illustrate their manual. But no, they often show angles and situations only the viewer of the show would have seen.
The atmosphere is completely ruined. There is no way I will read this book through. In fact I'm going to return it.
If you want something which tastes "official" I recommend
"24": The Official Investigation by Marc Cerasini

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for fans, May 27, 2009

By	Braedon Lipnick (Earth) - See all my reviews

Though much of it is pictures, (and it had at least one or two errors in the weapons and gear section) this book is an excellent companion for fans of the show. It offers lots of useful insight on CTU, with many real world applications. (Comparable to the "Worst Case Scenario" books)

It also looks quite nice on the coffee table. Try to buy it when it's on sale.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, December 12, 2008

By	Abigail Marlow "24 Fan" (Casper, Wy.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is in great condition, and it arrived in good time. It's an excellant book, written as if you're actually looking to get the job. Perfect!