The Scout traces the journey of David Headley, son of a Pakistani aristocrat and an American mother who easily straddled both the Islamic and the western worlds. It is a tale of deception and deceit, of audacity and ingenuity and a detailed account of a man who coldly and systematically conducted a series of reconnaissance missions that perfected the most vicious and daring assault ever on the city of Mumbai.
Investigated by two professionals in the field of anti terrorist operations, the Scout is a painstakingly researched and authentic account of the life and times of David Headley right until the time of his arrest whilst collaborating with the Al Queda and planning a public massacre in Denmark. The book includes heretofore unknown documents, emails and pictures and exclusive details which offer fascinating reading to everyone from the common man to law enforcement and intelligence officials worldwide.