As a twin in a large Massachusetts family with a heart of gold, Eric wanted to emulate his hero when he grew up--his Police Officer father, Sgt. Edmond Caron, a former Marine. Eric's dad taught him valuable life lessons that formed his foundation and defined his path, and experience taught him the rest. With his family's courage, love and guidance inspiring his journey, the author became renowned as an expert in the field of terrorism, money laundering and transnational crime. His investigations ranged from U.S. defense contractors and CIA going rogue, to WMD programs of Iran, China and Russia, to fire and intrigue in Dubai and Afghanistan. His most challenging case would be a mere mile from his family home, and grip the nation. Throughout his twenty-five-year decorated career as a Special Agent and Diplomat for the U.S. Government, Caron discovered the powerful, life-saving effects of listening to one's heart, mind and God-given instincts. The author came to think of this principle as being Switched On. Join this Special Agent as he takes you on a ride-along filled with twists and turns and reveals the key to becoming Switched On for life.U.S. Government Special Agent and Diplomat Eric Caron (Ret.) enjoyed a decorated twenty-five-year career investigating terrorism, money laundering and transnational crime. He currently holds positions as an adjunct professor with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Cape Cod, and a terrorism expert for WHDH News 7/Boston.About the AuthorU.S. Government Special Agent and Diplomat Eric Caron (Ret.) enjoyed a decorated twenty-?ve-year career investigating terrorism, money laundering and transnational crime. He currently holds positions as an adjunct professor with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Cape Cod, and a terrorism expert for WHDH News 7/Boston.Book Review 1:"A very compelling and personal glimpse into the mind and spirit of our nation's unseen guardians." -- Rear Admiral Francis McDonald, President, Mass. Maritime AcademyBook Review 2:"[Caron] vividly describes an illustrious career that culminated in his becoming the representative at the U.S. National Central Bureau of Interpol in Washington, D.C. ... Caron's remembrances are often thrilling ... An often engaging chronicle of a dramatic career." -- Kirkus ReviewsBook Review 3:"Switched On is an honest and truthful account, and a great read on its own merits. It is also a helpful guide for preparing you to be alert to danger, both in your physical and spiritual life. Using Eric's simple philosophy about awareness gained as a highly trained law enforcement officer can change lives, both in the blink of an eye in a moment of potential crisis and over the course of one's life. It will help you make the right decisions, leading to greater personal and spiritual fulfillment." -- Honorable Ronald K. Noble, INTERPOL Secretary General 2000--2014Book Review 4:"Eric Caron has a unique perspective on the ongoing war on terrorism and the part immigration plays in its history, and he gives the reader an insider's view in this riveting debut memoir." -- Michele McPhee, Author, "Maximum Harm"Book Review 5: https://booktrib.com/2020/08/13/former-u-s-special-agent-examines-25-years-of-service-with-heart-in-switched-on/

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