How Private Military Forces Like Blackwater Could Be Training Under Your Nose Powerful private troops who don’t have to answer to anyone. Richly-funded, battle-trained mercenaries ready to settle scores for wealthy “warlords.” Does this sound like something that could only happen in volatile third-world nations, remote jungles or isolated desert installations? How about here in the U.S.? Long-time journalist and best-selling author Robert Liparulo spent hundreds of hours researching private armies. What’s legal? Who could bankroll such secret forces? Who would join? Who is safe? CREDENTIALS: Robert Liparulo has authored several best-selling thrillers, including COMES A HORSEMAN and the new DEADLOCK. He has several movie scripts in development in Hollywood. - www.robertliparulo.com