About the Author

ADAM GAMAL is a pseudonym created to keep the author and his family safe from harm. Gamal served in the most elite units in the US Army, deployed more than a dozen times, and finally retired in 2016. His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Legion of Merit. He is currently an international consultant for a security organization.

KELLY KENNEDY served as a soldier in Desert Storm and Mogadishu, Somalia. She is the author of They Fought for Each Other and the coauthor, with Kate Germano, of Fight Like a Girl. She lives in Virginia.

Reviews

"[Gamal] volunteered for a force so secret that he can only refer to it as "the unit." The author describes it as similar to special forces, employing the same murderous training, teamwork, daring, and firepower, but with additional emphasis on surveillance and intelligence gathering. Most of the book recounts missions in the Middle East and Africa, and the text, some of it redacted, features plenty of fireworks, including an encounter when Gamal was shot and almost died.... The compelling story of an unlikely hero in the war on terror." --Kirkus Reviews "In The Unit, Adam Gamal takes readers on an extraordinary journey from immigrant to elite operator. A gripping tale of bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering determination and patriotism written with vivid detail and relentless suspense. The Unit recounts the adrenaline-fueled encounters and the heart-stopping moments when lives hang in the balance while exploring Gamal's inner struggles and sense of purpose. The book is a stark reminder of the sacrifices of America's special operations forces and how America's melting pot is its best defense." -Kevin Maurer, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of No Easy Day "Adam Gamal served in the most secret military organization in our country and he did so with distinction and courage. Read The Unit and get a glimpse inside the highest levels of special operations." -Will Chesney, US Navy SEAL (ret.) and bestselling author of No Ordinary Dog