No Fear
The True Story of My Deadly Life After the SAS
by Steve Devereux
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Pub Date 8 Mar 2017 | Archive Date 29 Jun 2017
Description
In NO FEAR, soldier Steve Devereux takes us from his high octane life in the Paras and SAS to Civvy Street where the name of the game is to think fast and shoot even faster.
The real revelation for Devereux came when he set up in the security and surveillance business, which brought him hazards that Army training could never anticipate: stakeouts in leafy suburbs, protecting Middle Eastern Royalty and the rich and famous.
This book delivers a slice of the exciting life of a former SAS man for hire – don’t miss it, you may learn something.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781786080233 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Martha B, Reviewer
A very interesting read about life after the SAS. Very detailed, descriptive and well written.. Thank you Net Galley for my copy. I reviewed on Amazon and Goodreads.
Nigel M, Reviewer
If you thought being a bodyguard for wealthy clients was an cushy number this book blows that myth away! Clearly you need a very high level of organisational and management skills to ensure your protection team operates effectively and efficiently in the background. Your client just expects things to go smoothly ALL the time. For example, as in a hotel he expects there to be an empty lift waiting for his use. He expects to his car to draw up just as he is leaving and for only his entry door to unlock. He expects where he is going to have been checked out pre-arrival. Clearly none of this just happens, it requires detailed planning and 100% perfect is the only way a security team gets re-hired. Full of anecdotes, this book will open your eyes to this world of security whilst also being a very enjoyable read.
Ivory C, Reviewer
After leaving the SAS Steve Devereux made the transition to private security work. This new venture included working in remote and treacherous environments like Mozambique where his role was to turn locals into a fighting force within a few months. This was made that much harder when 90% of the population didnt seem to understand what the war was all about. At the other end of the scale he was also engaged to look after several rich and famous figures.
Written in a down to earth manner the author imbues a dry sense of humour into his story telling. This book reveals life after the SAS is far removed from that portrayed by the media.
You will learn it is possible to experience calm and fear at the same time and the importance of teamwork. Making military and personal qualities work together for the greatest chance at life and survival.
Several scenes have stayed with me eg the rows of tractors and combine harvesters, lined up in a field, left to bake in the sun for 15 years without fuel and the head cut off by plane propellers which rolled down towards the group.
This might sound a little odd but I actually felt like I was learning something as I read this book.
This book is a real eye opener and should interest those who enjoy biographies.
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