Valoze’s contribution to law enforcement extends beyond his active duty. He authored “Storefront Sting: An ATF Agent’s Life Undercover,” a book that offers an
in-depth look at his experiences and the intricate world of undercover operations. This publication is not just a memoir but an educational resource that offers valuable insights to both law enforcement professionals and the general public.

Reviews

Steve Murphy

Retired DEA agent who, along with Javier Peña, was one of the lead investigators in the manhunt of Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellín Cartel, Pablo Escobar.

"STOREFRONT is a riveting, realistic, no-holds-barred look inside the little-known world of undercover police work, and what it takes to live and work in that unbelievably crazy environment. ATF Special Agent Lou Valoze personally led long-term ops that kept him in harm’s way for extended periods of time, years on end. While telling of these experiences, Lou also describes in detail how his heroic and lifesaving work came with a cost, nearly destroying his family and his life. A must-read for anyone interested in true heroes and true crime!!!."

Javier Peña

The DEA operative responsible for taking down Pablo Escobar, author, and subject of the Netflix hit series Narcos.

"Undercover work is a game and the goal is to persuade the bad guy to give you what you want. Successful undercover agents are street smart and use common sense, like Lou Valoze with his storefront operations, and are great at the game, but they also know just how hard it is to never cross a line."

Jay Dobyns

Retired ATF Agent and the author of bestsellers, No Angel – My Harrowing Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hell's Angels, and, Catching Hell – A True Story of Abandonment and Betrayal.

"LOU VALOZE was that undercover operative that all us other Undercovers wanted to be. He was bigger, stronger, more handsome, more charismatic, more courageous, and of utmost importance, smarter than the rest of us in the game. When I looked a Lou, it wasn’t with jealousy or envy,
it was with admiration; pride that “this guy” was on my side. In his book StoreFront, for someone of Lou’s natural assets and track record of overwhelming achievement, to openly discuss his flaws and mistakes, doesn’t diminish him in my eyes, it elevates him. Ego and self-confidence are key
elements to the personalities of high-achieving UCs. Lou checks his at the door revealing to us his inner demons and providing the raw insight to his covert world that enhances his credibility, dignity, and integrity."

Steve Murphy

Retired DEA agent who, along with Javier Peña, was one of the lead investigators in the manhunt of Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellín Cartel, Pablo Escobar.

"STOREFRONT is a riveting, realistic, no-holds-barred look inside the little-known world of undercover police work, and what it takes to live and work in that...

Javier Peña

The DEA operative responsible for taking down Pablo Escobar, author, and subject of the Netflix hit series Narcos.

"Undercover work is a game and the goal is to persuade the bad guy to give you what you want. Successful undercover agents are street smart and use common sense...

Jay Dobyns

Retired ATF Agent and the author of bestsellers, No Angel – My Harrowing Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hell's Angels, and, Catching Hell – A True Story of Abandonment and Betrayal.

"LOU VALOZE was that undercover operative that all us other Undercovers wanted to be. He was bigger, stronger, more handsome...

Amazon Reviews

Dominick

Can’t put the book down

I’m not a reader by any means but the way this is written and the stories included of this agents life is just incredible. I had to read it twice just to really take in all the details, I never have been so pulled into a book before.

Andrea J.

Incredible look into the world of undercover operations. This is as real as it gets and really gives the reader a look into the commitment and sacrifices undercover agents make.

Michael J. Connors

In this book Lou Valoze has accomplished what very few have been able to do. Lou gives us a great in depth look at some incredible undercover operations while allowing us to see how his immersion into this world brought him to some of the darkest moments in his personal life. Lou is the real deal.

JRandyMyrick

I’d never read about this type of ATF operations. This was a fascinating look into the minds of different criminals and the actions these brave men took to bring them down.

Parth P.

Undoubtedly, this book offers a captivating exploration into the realm of undercover operations, delving into the intricate struggles of life with remarkable depth and insight.