Stíny terorismu – Barker Alan (2009)

This book will certainly not be read by the rulers from Downing Street and representatives of the Northern Ireland Office. It is a story of courage in a land where shooting occurs, where betrayal and political intrigue reign. Alan Barker worked for the Special Service, an elite unit of the Ulster Police, fighting against both republican and loyalist terrorists from the PIRA, INLA, and other organizations. In his book, Barker tells his story with the RUC. Shortly after starting his service with the police, Barker was almost lured into a deadly trap by a beautiful terrorist; at the height of his career, he collaborated with agents who contributed to serious setbacks for the terrorists in Derry. In his narrative as a true fighter against terrorism, Barker shows how the RUC managed to infiltrate terrorist organizations. He offers readers a unique perspective from someone with unique intelligence insights into the political developments in Northern Ireland shortly before and after the historically significant ceasefire of 1994. The book also summarizes the story of one of Barker's key agents, Raymond Gilmour, who played a significant role in achieving major successes against the INLA and PIRA terrorists in Derry.