The Mammoth Book of Drug Barons - Paul Copperwaite

An extensive collection of true-crime accounts exploring the rise and fall of some of the world's most notorious drug traffickers and organised crime figures. Featuring Pablo Escobar, Howard Marks, Curtis 'Cocky' Warren, the Cali Cartel, Michael Forwell and John Haase, the book examines the international drug trade, from cocaine production in Colombia and smuggling operations in Southeast Asia to Britain's criminal underworld. Covering the dealers, enforcers, smugglers and organised crime networks behind the trade, the collection offers a revealing look at the violence, money and personalities driving the global narcotics business. Includes accounts of the hunt for Escobar, the cocaine trade and the operations of major international crime syndicates.