Recent world events dictate that we remain on high alert, whether attending a concert, traveling using public transportation, shopping at the mall, or even walking around our own neighborhoods.  If you are like me, you may already be thinking that you know enough about situational awareness to know when something bad is about to happen and, as I have suggested, escape or take cover.

But that is only the tip of the iceberg.  To really get a grasp on the skills you need to stay ahead of the bad guys, you are going to need expert safety, survival, escape and evasion tactics.  With that introduction, I am pleased to present the next book in Prepper Book Festival 10: The Best New Books to Help You Prepare.

The book is Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life and oh my gosh, talk about 233 pages of information we need to know now!  This is information for the common Jill or Joe, written in a manner that is understandable and Spy Secrets That Can S... Jason Hanson Best Price: $4.57 Buy New $17.77 (as of 09:57 UTC - Details) actionable.  For example, do you know how to think like a criminal, really?  Have you ever cased your own neighborhood or your own home?  Do you even know what to look for?

That is just the tip of the iceberg.  There are chapters that cover putting together a spy and escape evasion kit (not so different than a survival kit), how to travel safely, and even how to avoid or mitigate a car jacking.  This is good stuff.

In usual Book Festival fashion, today I share an interview with Jason Hanson, the author of Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life.  In addition, I have a three copies of his book up for grabs in a giveaway and for sure you are going to want to enter this one.

Enjoy the interview then be sure to check in below to learn about the giveaway.

An Interview with Jason Hanson, Author of Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life

Tell me about your book. What is it about?

The book teaches everyday people — from soccer moms to CEOs — how to help keep themselves and their families safe. It details simple ways people can be more aware of their surroundings and the dangers that they may have to confront, so they’ll be better prepared to deal with unforeseen dangers in our world.

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· How to hotwire a car even if you have zero mechanical knowledge.

· How to escape zip ties, duct tape, rope, and even handcuffs in 30 seconds or less… without having to use a knife or sharp object.

· How to disappear without a trace.

· How to create an Escape and Evasion Kit and which critical items to include in it.

· Lock-picking secrets that will allow you to quickly defeat doors and padlocks.

· How to use social engineering to get almost anything you want. (These are the secrets used by top intelligence agencies around the world.)

· The #1 way to create an improvised weapon if you don’t have any other way to protect yourself during an emergency survival situation.

· How to avoid being the victim of a deadly home invasion.

What type of research did you have to do while writing your book? Bushcraft 101: A Field... Canterbury, Dave Best Price: $10.37 Buy New $7.73 (as of 01:25 UTC - Details)

I really didn’t have to do much research since this how I was trained when I was with the CIA for seven years (2003-2010), and this is what I do for a living. I was trained in many different skills including evasive driving, hand-to-hand combat, firearms, and more, including some things that I cannot share.

How long did it take to write?

Since I’m busy running my Spy Escape and Evasion business, it took me about six months—longer than if I’d been able to focus on writing full-time. Additionally, I continued doing speaking engagements and security consulting, as well as teaching everyday citizens at my Spy Class and at my Spy Ranch in Cedar City, UT.

Every book, fiction and non-fiction, includes a message. What message do you hope my readers will take with them after reading your book?

Mainly that anyone can use the Spy Secrets I share to stay safer on a daily basis.

We live in a world that is always changing, and we need to be prepared when faced with a dangerous situation. I hope that I never have to use my skills to defend my family, but I’m comforted knowing that I have the knowledge and training to hopefully stay safe. The goal of the book is to impart those skills to readers, too.

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