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""""The Shadow Catcher"" is a heroic narrative in which you not only find yourself infiltrating the immigrant- smuggling rings side by side with Acosta, but you also operate deep undercover to capture the criminals.""--""Texas Monthly "" ""A gut-wrenching law-enforcement yarn, simultaneously frightening and uplifting."" -""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Acosta's account of his undercover activities is not only an exciting read but also a strong refutation of those who see illegal immigration as a victimless crime. He is a true American hero with a great story to tell."" --Jeff Davidow, Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico ""Acosta's rare glimpse into international organized crime from a federal undercover agent's point of view reads like an action thriller jammed with shady characters and dreamers. Where's the sequel?"" --""El Paso Times"" ""An interesting and often gripping glimpse of the seamiest aspects of an ongoing problem that both the U.S. and Mexico must confront."" --""Booklist"" ""For much of its history, America's doors have been guarded by quiet heroes. Poli's story provides an unparalleled glimpse of their world from the front lines of the border wars. It was an honor to have seen his work in real time and to understand his work with the benefit of this book twenty years later. It is both timely and timeless in its lessons."" --Former U.S. Attorney, Ira Raphaelson ""Hipolito gives an insightful look into a world in which few people are allowed to witness. His stories gives us an eye opening account of the harsh realities that many undocumented immigrants encounter while trying to reach the United States. "" --Jose M. Hernandez, Former NASA Astronaut ""Hipolito Acosta's world has been one of shadows and danger of a kind seldom seen or even imagined by the average American."" --Hugh Aynesworth, ""Washington Times"" ""The Shadow Catcher is a page turner for our time. You will not think of the immigration the same after reading it.""--Tony Diaz, author and founder of ""Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say""

A gut-wrenching law-enforcement yarn, simultaneously frightening and uplifting. - Kirkus Reviews Hipolito Acosta's world has been one of shadows and danger of a kind seldom seen or even imagined by the average American. --Hugh Aynesworth, Washington Times For much of its history, America's doors have been guarded by quiet heroes. Poli's story provides an unparalleled glimpse of their world from the front lines of the border wars. It was an honor to have seen his work in real time and to understand his work with the benefit of this book twenty years later. It is both timely and timeless in its lessons. --Former U.S. Attorney, Ira Raphaelson An interesting and often gripping glimpse of the seamiest aspects of an ongoing problem that both the U.S. and Mexico must confront. -- Booklist Acosta's account of his undercover activities is not only an exciting read but also a strong refutation of those who see illegal immigration as a victimless crime. He is a true American hero with a great story to tell. --Jeff Davidow, Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Hipolito gives an insightful look into a world in which few people are allowed to witness. His stories gives us an eye opening account of the harsh realities that many undocumented immigrants encounter while trying to reach the United States. --Jose M. Hernandez, Former NASA Astronaut The Shadow Catcher is a page turner for our time. You will not think of the immigration the same after reading it. --Tony Diaz, author and founder of Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Acosta's rare glimpse into international organized crime from a federal undercover agent's point of view reads like an action thriller jammed with shady characters and dreamers. Where's the sequel? -- El Paso Times The Shadow Catcher is a heroic narrative in which you not only find yourself infiltrating the immigrant- smuggling rings side by side with Acosta, but you also operate deep undercover to capture the criminals. -- Texas Monthly

The Shadow Catcher is a heroic narrative in which you not only find yourself infiltrating the immigrant- smuggling rings side by side with Acosta, but you also operate deep undercover to capture the criminals. -- Texas Monthly

Hipolito Acosta's world has been one of shadows and danger of a kind seldom seen or even imagined by the average American. --Hugh Aynesworth, Washington Times For much of its history, America's doors have been guarded by quiet heroes. Poli's story provides an unparalleled glimpse of their world from the front lines of the border wars. It was an honor to have seen his work in real time and to understand his work with the benefit of this book twenty years later. It is both timely and timeless in its lessons. --Former U.S. Attorney, Ira Raphaelson An interesting and often gripping glimpse of the seamiest aspects of an ongoing problem that both the U.S. and Mexico must confront. -- Booklist Acosta's account of his undercover activities is not only an exciting read but also a strong refutation of those who see illegal immigration as a victimless crime. He is a true American hero with a great story to tell. --Jeff Davidow, Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Hipolito gives an insightful look into a world in which few people are allowed to witness. His stories gives us an eye opening account of the harsh realities that many undocumented immigrants encounter while trying to reach the United States. --Jose M. Hernandez, Former NASA Astronaut The Shadow Catcher is a page turner for our time. You will not think of the immigration the same after reading it. --Tony Diaz, author and founder of Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say Acosta's rare glimpse into international organized crime from a federal undercover agent's point of view reads like an action thriller jammed with shady characters and dreamers. Where's the sequel? -- El Paso Times The Shadow Catcher is a heroic narrative in which you not only find yourself infiltrating the immigrant- smuggling rings side by side with Acosta, but you also operate deep undercover to capture the criminals. -- Texas Monthly A gut-wrenching law-enforcement yarn, simultaneously frightening and uplifting. - Kirkus Reviews

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Hipolito Acosta is the most highly decorated officer in the history of the U.S. Immigration and Nationalization Service. The son of Mexican-American migrant workers, Acosta rose through the ranks from Border Patrol Agent to a key position in the Department of Homeland Security. Acosta and his wife live in Texas.

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