When the world first saw Blackwater USA, it was through the smoke of Fallujah in 2004, when four contractors were killed and their bodies hung from a bridge. Overnight, Erik Prince’s private army was thrust into the headlines. Over the years, Blackwater became a trusted U.S. partner in Iraq and Afghanistan—while sparking outrage over deadly controversies.
In Master of War, journalist Suzanne Simons digs into the man behind the company. With rare access to Prince and his closest circle, she reveals the rise of a Navy SEAL-turned-mogul who built a private empire of soldiers, aircraft, and intelligence networks.
This is the untold story of how one man turned war into business—and changed the battlefield forever.
