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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Following Chris Wallace’s “riveting” (The New York Times) and “propulsive” (Time) first book Countdown 1945 comes a deeply reported, revelatory, and thrillingly told account of the final months of the hunt for Osama bin Laden.On August 27, 2010, three CIA officers ask for a private meeting with CIA Director Leon Panetta. During that secret session, they tell Panetta that agents have tracked a courier with deep Al Qaeda ties to a three-story house at the end of a dead-end street in Abbottabad, Pakistan. But they say it’s more than a house—it’s a heavily protected fortress. No one in the meeting says the name bin Laden. They don’t have to. Everyone understands that finally, after nearly a decade, maybe, just maybe, they’ve found the world’s most wanted man. In Countdown bin Laden, celebrated journalist and anchor of Fox News Sunday Chris Wallace delivers a thrilling new account of the final eight months of intelligence gathering, national security strategizing, and meticulous military planning that leads to the climactic mission when SEAL Team Six closes in on its target. The book delivers new information collected from Wallace’s in-depth interviews with more than a dozen central figures, including Admiral William H. McRaven—leader of the operation in Pakistan—as well as CIA Director Panetta, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and two members of SEAL Team Six who participate in the raid, including the special operator who kills Osama bin Laden. Wallace also brings to life the human elements of this story, talking to families who lost loved ones on 9/11, sharing what relatives of SEAL Team Six went through, and bringing us inside the tense Situation Room during the raid. Published on the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, Countdown bin Laden is a historical thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting about the race to apprehend and bring to justice the mastermind of the most consequential terrorist attack in American history.

In his riveting book, "Countdown bin Laden: The Untold Story of the 247-Day Hunt to Bring the Mastermind of 9/11 to Justice," Chris Wallace delivers a gripping and comprehensive account of the intense manhunt that led to the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden. Drawing upon exclusive interviews with key figures involved in the operation, Wallace paints a vivid picture of the challenges, setbacks, and ultimate triumph of the U.S. military and intelligence community.

With meticulous research and storytelling prowess, Wallace takes readers behind the scenes of the intricate planning and execution of Operation Neptune Spear, the daring raid that resulted in bin Laden's death. He unravels the complex web of intelligence gathering, strategic decision-making, and meticulous preparation that went into the mission, highlighting the tireless efforts and unwavering determination of the individuals involved.

Wallace delves into the political and historical context surrounding the hunt for bin Laden, providing a deeper understanding of the motivations and objectives that drove the Obama administration's pursuit of justice. He explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by policymakers and military leaders as they navigated the intricate landscape of counterterrorism and international law.

"Countdown bin Laden" offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to the raid, shedding light on the pivotal moments and critical decisions that shaped the outcome. Through the eyes of those directly involved, readers gain a firsthand account of the tension-filled days and sleepless nights as the operation unfolded.

Wallace's gripping narrative captures the intensity and drama of the manhunt, immersing readers in the high-stakes world of intelligence and military operations. "Countdown bin Laden" serves as a testament to the resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment of those who risked their lives to bring justice to the victims of 9/11.