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"The infamous Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, in 2015 became the site of one of the most famous prison breaks in modern American history. However, the conditions that made possible the notorious escape and the massive manhunt that ensued had been developing for many years prior. Having earned the nickname of ""Little Siberia"", the brutal winters contributed to the already depressing facade of the facility. During the long, dark hours, the wind howled outside and sounded like ghosts haunting the halls of the prison. Dannemora had a proud past. Every employee chose to work there and there was always a transfer list of staff hoping to work there. It was a hard prison for hard criminals. Having housed the likes of mobster Charlie ""Lucky"" Luciano, ""Son of Sam"" David Berkowitz, Rappers Tupac Shakur, and Ol' Dirty Bastard, and countless other infamous criminals, the staff at the Clinton Correctional Facility knew how to handle even the toughest of men. Like most prisons, Clinton was a place of routine. Each day was very much like day before. It was a big, clunking machine that simply ran each day unless someone in the administration used poor judgement and tried to implement an unsafe change in policy or targeted the wrong staff member. The author, Michael H. Blaine spent a career at the Clinton Correctional Facility. Having been an Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant, his story reveals the changes he observed and what he experienced at each rank he earned. Refusing to compromise his principles and sickened by the downward spiral that Clinton was experiencing, he retired less than 10 1/2 months before the first successful escape at Dannemora on June 6, 2015. This new book reveals the inner workings of this massive prison. It is the first look inside at what it was like to work at the Clinton Correctional Facility, its effects on those who spent time there on both sides of the bars, revealing why nobody escapes the Invisible Walls of Dannemora."

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The Invisible Walls of Dannemora Tells the story of a naive promising officer straight out of the academy and throughout his corrections career spanning over twenty-seven years, adroitly culminating as both a lieutenant and watch commander. This book displays the many demanding facets of being part of the security staff in NYSDOCS through the yes of Michael Blaine. He accomplishes this with humor, humility, and compassion as he recounts his years behind the walls of Dannemora.--Bruce M Dustin This book captivated me from beginning to end; I simply couldn't put it down. It provides great insight into both the life of a Corrections Officer and that of an inmate. In reading the stories, I felt as if I was right there watching the events unfold before me. As a native to the North Country, I have always been curious about what it would be like to work at Clinton. The author's insight and experiences answered all my questions. I highly recommend this book. --Laurie Marvin Exceptionally captivating... The Invisible Walls of Dannemora is packed with real life situations, most of us may consider unthinkable. Readers will appreciate the honesty of the story and what's going on behind those big walls and heavy steel bars. Only the courageous, honest and someone with unquestionable integrity can get the facts straight. This is something everyone should look forward to. --Dr. Charmaine G. Abergas

"""...a true-life, tell-it-like-it-is accounting of this high-security New York prison, known for holding the most dangerous mobsters and murderers. Here are true stories of lawsuits, violence, contraband, and of good prison programs unjustifiably shut down.""-- ""Midwest Book Review"" ""The Invisible Walls of Dannemora"" Tells the story of a naive promising officer straight out of the academy and throughout his corrections career spanning over twenty-seven years, adroitly culminating as both a lieutenant and watch commander. This book displays the many demanding facets of being part of the security staff in NYSDOCS through the yes of Michael Blaine. He accomplishes this with humor, humility, and compassion as he recounts his years behind the walls of Dannemora.--Bruce M Dustin ""This book captivated me from beginning to end; I simply couldn't put it down. It provides great insight into both the life of a Corrections Officer and that of an inmate. In reading the stories, I felt as if I was right there watching the events unfold before me. As a native to the North Country, I have always been curious about what it would be like to work at Clinton. The author's insight and experiences answered all my questions. I highly recommend this book.""--Laurie Marvin ""Exceptionally captivating... The Invisible Walls of Dannemora is packed with real life situations, most of us may consider unthinkable. Readers will appreciate the honesty of the story and what's going on behind those big walls and heavy steel bars. Only the courageous, honest and someone with unquestionable integrity can get the facts straight. This is something everyone should look forward to.""--Dr. Charmaine G. Abergas"

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Michael H. Blaine grew up on his family's farm in Peru, New York. He left behind his work on the farm and at the local mill to pursue a career in the New York State prison system as a Corrections Officer. He eventually earned the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. At the same time, he rose to become one of the USA's premier performing Hypnotists. As an author, he documents his experiences within the New York State prison system.

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