White Robes and Broken Badges

Infiltrating the KKK and Exposing the Evil Among Us

By: Joe Moore

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

In this shocking memoir, a former FBI informant reveals what he learned from successfully infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan in the backwoods of the Sunshine State, uncovering details about the hate group’s structure and its modern far-right spinoffs which are operating to achieve the same goal: inciting a second civil war by whatever violent means necessary.

“We need you back.”

It was a call FBI informant and former Army sniper Joe Moore never expected to get. He’d already infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan once before, and his contributions prevented an assassination attempt targeting then-presidential candidate Barack Obama. Moore nearly lost his life in the process. But now, the FBI needed Moore’s help once again.

In White Robes and Broken Badges, Moore reveals the astounding true story of how he became one of the most entrenched and valuable undercover agents in the FBI’s history. Gripping, told with astonishing detail, this heart pounding and darkly propulsive memoir vividly recounts how he infiltrated the “Invisible Empire” at the highest levels—not once, but twice—becoming a Grand Knighthawk, overseeing security, defense, and internal communications for the domestic terrorist group across Florida and Georgia. Moore makes clear how the seeds of violence and hate spawned the tragedy in Charlottesville, the failed January 6 Capitol coup, and the growing threat posed by extremist militias—including the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and others.

Going undercover, Moore discovered the shocking connections between the KKK and law enforcement across Florida—police officers, prison guards, and sheriff’s deputies who all belonged to the Klan—and eventually exposed the terrifying presence of right-wing extremists throughout law enforcement today. Moore reflects on the steep personal costs of immersing himself in the Klan’s racist ideology and twisted rituals—and its effect on himself and his family—while secretly providing the FBI with invaluable information on the Klan’s inner workings, murderous plots, and plans for civil war.

With a foreword by Congressman Jamie Raskin, White Robes and Broken Badges is a comprehensive and unprecedented look at a growing threat in America and an urgent call-to-action—because ultimately, the answers to healing the divides in this country lie in its perilous history.

©2024 Joe Moore (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

A must read!

this is incredibly interesting! A must read! what this man did to help out our country is amazing

Not a “story” unfortunately

Simply a must read for all Americans paying attention and so very worried for our democracy. This is need-to-know stuff and it will hearten you to meet a genuine, steel-spined patriot by the name of Joe Moore.

Great story

It was a great story based on real life experiences. The narration was very good as well

KKK in disarray?

Good listen exciting and detailed. I hope it's mostly true (kinda). I hope more agents and citizens are outing the evil that walks among us.

The KKK is still rising

I am so sickened by the fact that we are just about 60 years past the Civil Rights era and yet here we are. We have some very sick people in this country. I hope the FBI puts them all away in prison where they belong. We have to vote Blue down ballot and move forward. Because it is not worth it to go backward.

Very informative

I watched the special last year and really anticipated reading this book. It was well put together. it really gave me an appreciation for people who do the work that usually no one knows about. I am really thankful for the people that put their lives on hold and at risk for the greater good of others.

AMAZING READ, AMAZING STORY

I am blown away by all this man and his family endured to stand for what is right. Highly recommend this book and I pray that his story opens the eyes of America to truly see and understand the evil amongst us.

Spoiler warning- slightly

I enjoyed the book a lot. I found it to be a page turner and well written unlike some reviewers. However, makes no sense that Joe’s personal life was never questioned by KKK nor did they ever search him! They could not be that trusting. I believe story though.

A Must Read for All Americans

The audible version was as griping as a novel. The author takes us into the depths of the KKK plus other organizations that wish to destroy our country as we know it. It makes me fearful for the future of our great nation.

Honest, historically accurate portrayal

As a historian, I appreciate Moore’s accurate historical context of the KKK. The audio book is really well done. Moore is vulnerable and honest in his book, which lends integrity to his story. He does not come off as boasting or bragging. Thank you Mr. Moore for your service to your country and risking your life to expose the KKK and hate groups.