by Mark Bowden
First published 1987
Larry Lavin has it all - a thriving dental practice, a beautiful home, and a glamorous lifestyle. But behind the scenes, he's running a multimillion-dollar cocaine empire, brokering deals and building an illicit empire. As the feds close in, Lavin must decide how far he'll go to protect his lucrative operation and lavish way of life. This gripping true story plunges readers into the high-stakes world of a drug dealer living a double life.
Genres: addiction, crime, non-fiction, drugs
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: double-life, high-stakes
Setting: United States
331 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Pub
Content warnings: drug-use, violence