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is a classic true crime book written by prize-winning investigative reporters Guy Gugliotta and Jeff Leen .

An unabridged version narrated by Paul Woodson is available on Audible. Kings of Cocaine. Inside the Medellín 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 is a classic true crime book written by

The authors explore the cartel's influence on world leaders and its brutal war against the Colombian government, including the assassination of Justice Minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla . Where to Read or Listen The authors explore

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.

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First published in , the book was expanded from a 10-part series for the Miami Herald that investigated the rise of the MedellГ­n Cartel. It is widely considered one of the definitive accounts of the cartel's peak years. Key Focus Areas