He's the author of "Ghost Wars, " a book about the CIA in Afghanistan, and he's reported extensively from that country and Pakistan.

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Fans of the book crammed pop-up "Midnight" memorabilia kiosks, tour trolleys and "ghost walks, " seeking out its graveyard settings and spooky mansions.

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