It treats the cocaine trade as "capitalism on overdrive," detailing how the cartel evolved from small-time smuggling to a sophisticated $2 billion system that manipulated global politics.
First published in , the book was expanded from a 10-part series for the Miami Herald that investigated the rise of the Medellín Cartel. It is widely considered one of the definitive accounts of the cartel's peak years. Key Focus Areas Kings of Cocaine. Inside the MedellГn Cartel – ...
Because the authors were reporters on the ground in Miami, the book features in-depth coverage of early DEA efforts and the trial of Carlos Lehder. Where to Read or Listen It treats the cocaine trade as "capitalism on
An unabridged version narrated by Paul Woodson is available on Audible. Key Focus Areas Because the authors were reporters
The narrative centers on the four "kings" who built the modern cocaine trade: Pablo Escobar , Jorge Luis Ochoa , Carlos Lehder , and José Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha .