"There have been other books about the world of the undercover operative, but none as beautifully written and intense as Covert. Delaney and Scheiber capture the emotion, adrenaline, and split-second decision-making that make the difference between life and death. Their account is raw, honest, and uncompromising, a must-read for anyone who wants to know what it’s really like to live on the dark side. Delaney is a true American hero."
—John Haynes, retired detective, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Writer/Co-Producer, CSI: Miami.
"NBA referee Bob Delaney and writer Dave Scheiber tell a riveting and unforgettable tale in 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.' This is a surprising and important story, rich in detail and beautifully told. Bob Delaney has lived a fascinating life, and this book captures it all vividly."
—Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist and author of "Best Seat in the House: A Father, A Daughter, A Journey Through Sports"
"Bob Delaney is a quiet guy who looks at players on the court and says, ‘Please, don’t give me the prison stare. You’re wasting your time, I’ve seen a lot worse.’ In Covert, we get to know this man who as a cop worked undercover putting some very bad people away – people who without question would have put a bullet in his head if they knew who he really was. He doesn’t flaunt it, but Delaney has a quiet power about him. He’s a throwback – and I mean that in the best sense of the word – to the kind of man men used to be.”
—Bernard Goldberg, correspondent HBO Real Sports and author of Bias.
