by Mark Bowden
First published 2001
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian cocaine kingpin, has built a criminal empire that holds an entire nation hostage. But as his cartel's violence spirals out of control, the governments of Colombia and the United States launch a covert manhunt to track him down and dismantle his organization once and for all. Weaving together high-stakes intelligence operations, daring special forces raids, and a chase through the streets of Medellin, this is the riveting account of how Escobar's reign of terror finally came to an end.
Genres: biography, history, crime, action, non-fiction, true-crime
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, manhunt
Setting: Colombia, Estados Unidos, United States
296 pages · Hardcover · Atlantic Monthly Press
Content warnings: violence