The New Bodyguard: A Practical Guide to the Close Protection Industry

by Kevin Horak, John Foley (Foreword)

THE MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THE BODYGUARDING AND CLOSE PROTECTION INDUSTRY. The New Bodyguard - A Practical Guide To The Close Protection Industry is a fact filled educational guide of the demands of the Close Protection Industry. Now in its fully revised second edition at 392 pages long with 60 illustrations, over 240 photographs spread over 24 chapters, this book is the authoritative insight for the Close Protection business. With a foreword by Sir John Foley (The former Director of the SAS) this book is not just for those who are considering this career but for those already working in the industry who wish to use it as a point of reference.

392 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2007

About the author

Kevin Horak is a former Close and Executive Protection specialist with over thirty years of experience in the security industry. He has worked with royalty, business executives, parliamentarians, and prominent public figures. Although he 'retired' from the business a few years ago, he continues to consult for specialist security companies.

As an accomplished author, he has written numerous books covering a range of topics, from those related to the Close Protection sector to adult comedy. In December 2025, his new crime thriller 'Death Of The Beauty Pharm' was released.
Writing under the name K.S. Horak, he is also known for the "Mildred The Crazy Cat Lady" book series.

With a passion for hard rock music and DJing, he successfully operated his own record label for eleven years before selling it to a larger independent label. He currently resides in Shropshire, UK, with his dogs and enjoys escaping to mountainous areas in his spare time. He is an enthusiastic hillwalker and weightlifter.

www.kevinhorak.com