Masters of Chaos

New York Times Bestseller

“Robinson’s book gives us an intimate, valuable history of the Special Forces’ last two decades, and follows them through Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom.” —The New York Times

“The current era of terrorism demands precisely what the Green Berets have to offer—smarts, flexibility, and expertise in unconventional warfare—and Robinson’s Masters of Chaos showcases their activity since the attacks of September 11, 2001.” —The Washington Post

“An insightful and fascinating account of the training, skill, courage, and sacrifices of the United States Special Forces, and their extraordinary contribution to our defense in Iraq and the War on Terror. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the stamina and guts it takes to fight bravely and well in the most dangerous situations.” —John McCain

“A rare glimpse inside the secretive world of the Green Berets and their recent adventures.” —Washington Monthly

“Riveting.” —US News & World Report

“Through her own embed experience, extensive interviews, travel, and excellent eye for detail, author Linda Robinson succeeds in presenting the reader with the ground truth of US Special Forces operations.” —Army Magazine

“For Special Forces soldiers, reading Masters of Chaos provides useful lessons learned from Special Forces operations over the last 20 years. For readers not intimately familiar with Special Forces, Masters of Chaos is recommended as a well-researched look into the missions and day-to-day lives of the men of the Army’s Special Forces.” —Special Warfare Magazine

“A well-rounded glimpse into this elite but covert group . . . A combination of battlefield action and personal insight rarely seen in accounts of America’s elite warriors.” —National Guard

“Linda Robinson has gone beyond the headlines and the hype to bring us into [the Special Forces’] brotherhood.” —James Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of Flyboys

“This fascinating, dramatic account of the Special Forces . . . shows us the face of war in the 21st century.” —Robert Baer, New York Times bestselling author of See No Evil

“Masters of Chaos is a truly exceptional depiction of how these amazing warriors operate effectively and calmly in what are quite literally chaotic situations. The title of the book says it all—US special forces are in fact masters of chaos. Linda Robinson’s account is not only accurate, but is also spellbinding. No student of modern warfare should miss this important and timely work.” —Jim Saxton, former congressman

“Impressively readable . . . the book is a compelling group portrait of some of America’s most dedicated warriors.” —Publishers Weekly