Killing Pablo - Mark Bowden

"Killing Pablo" is a book written by Mark Bowden, an American journalist and author who is best known for his work as a correspondent for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book details the manhunt for Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin cartel, who was responsible for countless murders and the trafficking of massive amounts of cocaine into the United States.

Bowden's book takes readers inside the hunt for Escobar, which was led by a team of Colombian and American law enforcement officials. The book chronicles the various tactics employed by the team to track down and ultimately kill Escobar, including wiretapping, surveillance, and a full-scale manhunt.

Through interviews with key players involved in the operation, including the American agents who worked with the Colombians, Bowden offers a detailed and gripping account of the hunt for one of the world's most notorious criminals. The book also explores the larger issues of drug trafficking and political corruption that allowed Escobar to thrive for so long.

Published in 2001, "Killing Pablo" quickly became a bestseller and has since been praised for its thrilling storytelling and in-depth reporting. The book was also adapted into a movie titled "Escobar: Paradise Lost" in 2014.