"If I weren't married to Mary, I'd lose it for Marta Pradilla right now! This woman, the beautiful President of Colombia, has to make tough political decisions that end up saving the United States from terrorists. It's been a long time since I've heard a more compelling female voice in a thriller."
--James Carville, political consultant, author and CNN commentator
"I couldn't put Point of Entry down. A must read for anyone who loves great fiction and superb writing. In this day and age of international terrorists who cause mayhem and horror without care to borders or targets, and those who chase them, Peter Schechter enlightens, educates and most of all entertains. I have respected Peter Schechter as a superb political strategist with the best knowledge of the international players and countries of anyone in the game. Point of Entry puts him in the ranks of superb storytellers like Daniel Silva and Nelson DeMille. The behind-the-scenes intrigue involving Syria, Pakistan, Colombia, Cuba, the former Soviet Union are all there. As I read, I kept thinking: Could this happen? Will this happen? When will this happen? Can we stop it?"
-- Ed Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Bare Knuckles and Back Rooms, was manager for Ronald Reagan's re-election campaign in 1984 where then he served as Assistant to the President and White House Political Director
"If you are addicted to political novels like I am, Point of Entry is pure narcotic. Peter Schechter gets it all just right from the White House to international summits in a smart, intriguing, and cosmopolitan book. He demonstrates he is a master note-taker at the highest levels of political thrill."
--Mike McCurry, Press Secretary to former President Bill Clinton
"Point of Entry is to the War on Terror what Hunt for Red October was to the Cold War - a timely and evocative piece of fiction set in the context of current history. The tense October days that unfold in John Stockman's White House also remind us of the harrowing days of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. Peter Schechter weaves together a thrilling tale through Washington, Bogotá, Rome, and Tiblisi that deals with a number of relevant issues today, including the specter of terrorism by Islamic extremists, the successes and failures of the drug war, and the real possibility of nuclear arms proliferation. Most significantly, Point of Entry requires us to ponder the promise and limitations of intelligence, military action, and diplomacy in facing down the threats of the 21st Century."
--Jack Devine, former Acting and Associate Director for CIA’s Directorate of Operations
“Point of Entry was sheer pleasure. Schechter’s insights into the intrigues of political power were developed over fifteen years of political consulting; and the result is an international thriller that had me going- it’s a mirror into the presidential palace! The novel’s resolution is brilliant and it highlights the role of heroes that we in Colombia play every day in the war on drugs.”
--Cesar Gaviria, former President of Colombia and Former Secretary General to the OAS
“Point of Entry seduces the reader with a deliciously clever plot. It unfolds in exotic locales and international corridors of power that Peter Schechter describes with authority because he’s been there. His insider's understanding of international politics and the personalities behind them make it all plausible. The surprise ending reminds that, in an age when those who pose the gravest international threats may make common cause, international cooperation might be civilization’s only salvation. A timely thriller that ought to be on the Department of Homeland Security reading list."
--Richard Whittle, Pentagon Correspondent, The Dallas Morning News
“The strength of Point of Entry is that it reads like non-fiction, great non-fiction. It’s a nightmare scenario in which terrorists and drug traffickers exploit the security weaknesses of the United States. And, the presence of a female Latin American president is a refreshing and unexpected element of this fast-paced, intriguing book. The book’s vivid details of the corridors of power clearly reflect Schechter’s experience as advisor to influential leaders. This is a must read for anyone concern about our porous borders and terrorists threats.”
--Jorge Ramos, anchor of Univision and bestselling author of Dying to Cross and No Borders
"It's for good reason that Peter Schechter makes you feel like you’re in the room where world leaders make critical decisions; he’s been there himself, and now he brings it vividly to life in Point of Entry. The book roars ahead with the suspense of John Grisham, the wit of Nelson DeMille, and the eye for fascinating detail of Patricia Cornwell. All this, with a female protagonist that lives in the mind long after the book comes to its amazing conclusion."
--Brian McGrory, critically acclaimed author of Dead Line, The Nominee, and The Incumbent