Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang

I felt what William wrote. He looked into the eyes of his Mogol clan, fellow human beings, and knew he had to put them away, just like you know a dog that kills will kill again.

In any civilized society, most individuals play a productive part in that society. Some people have a greater impact on society than others. However, sometimes it is easy to forget about the sacrifices one makes, especially when their sacrifices are as transparent as with the life of an undercover law enforcement officer.Under and Alone is an excellent story about an undercover BATF agent named Billy Queen. Agent Queen, a Vietnam Veteran and a motorcycle enthusiast, has the opportunity to go undercover to try and infiltrate the Mongol Motorcycle gang. Agent Queen does so under the alias Billy St. John. The book is an excellent account of the operation from the planning steps right through the trials of the various motorcycle gang members. Agent Queen does a great job telling the story of the tense moments being introduced to the gang by a confidential informant, the harrowing months as a probationary member of the gang, the triumph of becoming a "full patch" member of the gang, and finally the mixed emotions of testifying against his friends in the gang. However, what I think made the book special was the glimpse it offers the public of the sacrifices law enforcement officers make. The life of Billy St. John/Agent Queen was at the mercy of the gang. When the gang said they were going to a rally, that meant Agent Queen went as well. In the end, this meant too much time away from his family. When he was with this kids, he wasn't the clean cut Agent Queen, he was the filthy biker Billy St. John.Before I picked up this book, I really expected an action packed true crime story. I was quite surprised at the emotions involved in this story. The writing in this book is quite excellent. Agent Queen was able to write the story so that you felt the same highs and the crushing blows that Queen/St. John felt. The book was a easy read that I had a hard time putting down.One of the great things I liked about the book is the fact that Agent Queen did not paint the Mongols as the scum of the earth. There were some that were portrayed in quite the negative light, but for the most part, he portrayed the Mongols as good people who walked on the opposite side of the law than he did. These men and women that he rode with were his friends. This is evidenced in a scene in the book where Agent Queen's mother dies. The reactions of the Mongols and fellow ATF agents shocked me.I found the ending of the book quite anticlimactic. I do not fault Agent Queen with this. It is just sometimes the truth isn't that exciting.If you want a great story about life as a law enforcement officer or you want to see the inside of a Motorcycle Gang, this is the book for you. Overall, I have to say this is one of the best books I have read in a long time.

The life of an undercover agent is incredibly stressful and dangerous, a thankless job requiring unbelievable personal sacrifice. During his undercover career with the ATF William Queen lost his wife, saw his kids practically grow up without him, lost another girlfriend, and very nearly lost his life on numerous occasions. He lived an isolated life for two years while infiltrating the vicious Mongols motorcycle gang, during which time be bonded with them like family and brothers all the while enduring the draining emotional torture of knowing that eventually he would have to turn on them and send them to prison.99% of motorcycle clubs are made up of law abiding citizens. ATF agent William Queen went after the self-proclaimed "One Percenters," the outlaw motorcycle gangs involved in the illegal gun trade, drug trafficking, extortion, car and motorcycle theft, rape, and murder. Undercover as Billy St. John, Queen infiltrated the San Fernando Valley chapter of the Mongols, eventually rising to the coveted status of full member. He even became club treasurer, enabling him to build evidence in the case. Eventually the operation developed into the most extensive undercover operation into a motorcycle gang in the history of American law enforcement. Queen's undercover work with the Mongols led to the indictments of 54 people, of which 53 were convicted.Queen's background includes a stint in the Special Forces in Vietnam where he earned the Silver Star. He then became a Federal Agent with the ATF like his father and conducted undercover operations against Ku Klux Klan and Skinhead organizations. After the Mongols' investigation he was awarded the Federal Bar Association's Medal of Honor, but to tell his story Queen has paid the price by having to live in hiding under the Federal Witness Protection Program.Under and Alone is an adrenaline-filled read and a real page turner. Besides just documenting the illegal activity of the gang, Queen lives in constant fear having to worry about being found out and probably murdered because of it. There are instances of him being stopped by unknowing regular police who very nearly blow his cover on a number of occasions. He has to keep a close eye on things around him in case he has to break cover himself to prevent a rape or murder, and uses his diplomatic skills many times to talk his way out of difficult situations. He fights with the Mongols, drinks with them, drives the getaway car, and bonds with them in a way neither he nor we expect. In one telling instance Queen's mother dies while he is on assignment, and his Mongol brothers are there for him in a way that his co-workers at the ATF never are.Despite these unimaginably dangerous situations and conflicting emotions, William Queen maintains his integrity, a personal "line in the sand" that he will not cross. It is this integrity that makes Queen stand out as a Federal Agent and makes his account in Under and Alone stand out as a classic in its genera.

Usual Crap..".They are Despicable...But I do so admire their Loyalty and Love for each other"...Blahdy Blahdy Blah...Just what we need, another Apologist for borderline Retards Wallowing in their baser instincts...Murdering, Women loathing, Stinking, tantrum throwing throwbacks...Boring and Predictable...What is Disturbing is that Any Policeman could become so close to such dangerous Morons...Something here is seriously 'Out of Wack'...

Decent read, although the book has a 'I better watch what I say' feel to it which suggests that Queen has conveniently missed out a tale or two. Being part of a criminal enterprise for a couple of years and only lurking in the shadows mainly drinking beer and playing pool, as the reader is led to believe, would give the game away I would imagine. Did he really earn his patch by lighting up cigarettes and fetching the odd Budweiser?

Great read, easy, entertaining, but intense and sorrowful. Im left wondering why it is that even the worst way of life can grow on you if some real values are present. And also, would be curious to know what stories weren't included, as surely there's more to the story than what we're lead to know!

The amazing story of an undercover policeman who infiltrated and eventually patched in to one of the most violent OMGs in the USA. This is arguably one of the best books ever written on this subject a parallel with Donnie Brasco and I would only question why it has not been made into a film yet.

Probably the Best read to date on the Outlaw Bikers . Gripping, very well told and keeps you there until the end. I have read it twice and would read it again !