Shadows of the Mind Audiobook By Sean Rust cover art

Shadows of the Mind

The Secrets and Scars of MK-Ultra

Preview
Get this deal Try for $0.00
Offer ends April 30, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible? Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Shadows of the Mind

By: Sean Rust
Narrated by: Gabriel Rodriguez
Get this deal Try for $0.00

$14.95/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends April 30, 2025 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.95

Buy for $19.95

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

Shadows of the Mind: The Secrets and Scars of MK-Ultra delves into one of the most shocking and controversial covert operations in U.S. history. From the 1950s through the 1970s, the CIA conducted a series of secretive and brutal experiments under the umbrella of MK-Ultra, aimed at controlling human behavior through mind-altering drugs, hypnosis, and psychological manipulation. This chilling book reveals the hidden world of MK-Ultra, exploring the terrifying reality behind the government's quest to create "mind-controlled" agents, spies, and operatives—often using unwitting citizens as test subjects.

Drawing on declassified documents, personal testimonies, and extensive research, Shadows of the Mind uncovers the disturbing practices of the CIA as they experimented on vulnerable individuals, including prisoners, soldiers, and even civilians, without their consent. From the use of LSD to sensory deprivation and electroshock therapy, the book examines the wide-ranging methods used in these experiments and the lasting impact on the victims, many of whom were left with lifelong trauma.

This gripping account goes beyond the facts to explore the broader implications of MK-Ultra on modern psychology, conspiracy theories, and the ongoing struggle for justice. With a focus on the human cost of these experiments, the book also investigates the legacy of MK-Ultra, including how the project shaped American intelligence operations, influenced popular culture, and continues to spark debates about ethics, power, and accountability.

Shadows of the Mind is a must-listen for those intrigued by government conspiracies, psychological manipulation, and the dark side of intelligence operations. It challenges listeners to confront the depths of government secrecy and the consequences of unchecked power, while offering a sobering look at the scars that linger in the minds of those who were subjected to MK-Ultra’s horrors.

©2024 Sean T Rust (P)2025 Sean T Rust
Americas Freedom & Security Intelligence & Espionage National & International Security Politics & Government United States Espionage Scary Inspiring Black Ops
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro768_stickypopup

What listeners say about Shadows of the Mind

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.