Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar
Autor Stephen E. Murphy, Javier F. Peñaen Limba Engleză Paperback – 5 mai 2020
În timp ce unii lideri politici ai anilor '80 operau din birouri sigure, Pablo Escobar transforma Columbia într-un teatru de război, sfidând orice autoritate. Ne-a atras atenția modul în care Manhunters reușește să surprindă nu doar tensiunea politică, ci și praful și adrenalina de pe străzile din Medellín. Steve Murphy și Javier F. Peña, agenții DEA a căror activitate a stat la baza celebrului serial Narcos, părăsesc zona ficțiunii pentru a oferi o perspectivă brută asupra realității. Ca și Killing Pablo de Mark Bowden, această biografie transformă documentele oficiale și rapoartele de teren într-o narațiune alertă, însă aduce în plus acea intimitate a celui care a trăit cu o recompensă de 300.000 de dolari pusă pe propriul cap.
Subliniem faptul că volumul nu se limitează la finalul spectaculos al vânătorii, ci ne poartă prin etapele de formare ale celor doi agenți, de la misiunile sub acoperire din Miami până la complexitatea cooperării cu autoritățile columbiene. Stilul este unul direct, aproape cinematic, amintind de structura din Pablo Escobar de Shaun Attwood, dar păstrând autoritatea martorului ocular. În contextul operei lui Stephen E. Murphy, Manhunters reprezintă punctul culminant al interesului său pentru dinamica Americii Latine, temă explorată anterior în On the Edge sau Brazilian Odyssey. Dacă în lucrările precedente Murphy analiza riscul din perspective academice sau ficționale, aici el descrie mecanismul implacabil prin care un imperiu al terorii este dărâmat piesă cu piesă. Este o cronică a sacrificiului personal, unde granița dintre datorie și supraviețuire devine periculos de subțire.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781472268358
ISBN-10: 1472268350
Pagini: 352
Dimensiuni: 130 x 196 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Headline
Colecția Headline
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1472268350
Pagini: 352
Dimensiuni: 130 x 196 x 32 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Headline
Colecția Headline
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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Recomandăm această carte cititorilor pasionați de crime adevărate și istorie recentă care doresc să descopere faptele reale din spatele fenomenului Narcos. Cititorul câștigă o perspectivă unică, de insider, asupra celei mai mari operațiuni DEA din istorie. Este o lectură esențială pentru a înțelege complexitatea luptei împotriva narcoterrorismului, relatată chiar de oamenii care l-au înfruntat direct pe Escobar, riscându-și viața și familiile pentru a pune capăt unui regim de teroare.
Descriere
The explosive memoir of legendary DEA agents and the subject of the hit Netflix series Narcos, Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña
For the first time, legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Pena tell the true story of how they took down Pablo Escobar.
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's brutal Medellin Cartel was responsible for trafficking tonnes of cocaines to North America and Europe in the 1980s and '90s. Colombia became a war zone as his sicarios mercilessly murdered thousands of people - competitors, police and civilians - to ensure he remained Colombia's reigning kingpin. With billions in personal income, Escobar bought off politicians and lawmen and became a hero to poorer communities by building houses and sports centres. He was untouchable.
But when Escobar became one of America's most wanted, agents Steve Murphy and Javier F Pena were tasked with ending his reign of terror. For eighteen months, Steve and Javier lived and worked beside Colombian authorities, finding themselves in the crosshairs of sicarios who were targeting them for the $300,000 bounty Escobar placed on their heads. Undeterred, they risked the dangers, relentlessly and ruthlessly separating the drug lord from his resources and allies, tearing apart his empire, and sending him underground and on the run from enemies on both sides of the law.
From their rigorous physical training and early assignments in Miami and Austin, to the Colombian mission that would make their names, Manhuntersis the jaw-dropping true story of how the world's most infamous narcoterrorist was finally put out of business.
*
"Riveting. A must-read for anyone interested in one of the major campaigns on the war on drugs." Publishers Weekly
"A thriller-esque account...keep[s] the pages turning." Kirkus Reviews
"A gripping insider account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Brilliant, bold, and no holds barred, this is an impeccable true crime story, told by the two brave men who risked everything to bring down the world's first narco-terrorist. A five-star read!" Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'Spymaster'
"Manhunters is a riveting account of two brave DEA Agents who put their lives, along with their families lives, on the line to fight the war on drugs in the US and Colombia. A must read on the take down of Pablo Escobar and the part they played in the investigation." Joe Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco
"A fast-paced tale by two agents for the DEA who had the inside track on bringing down the most wanted man in recent U.S history." Bruce Porter, New York Times bestselling author of 'Blow' and 'Snatched'
"Manhunters is a gripping story about two true patriots who were the difference makers in the final hunt for Pablo Escobar. They are heroes to a world that was otherwise held captive by the evil of the planet's first narco-terrorist. Their bravery is unparalleled, and we owe them a great deal of gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. It is an honor to know them and their story." ?Robert Mazur, New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator
"Steve and Javier's experience on the front lines of the war on drugs over the last thirty years made them an invaluable source of information for us. Their contacts, both foreign and domestic, allowed us to put together a narrative of one of the most complex, poorly reported, and misunderstood chapters in our recent past." Eric Newman, Executive Producer, 'Narcos'
"Steve Murphy and Javier Pena recount their involvement in the pursuit and ultimate victory over a savvy and ruthless killer who declared an uncivil war against his own country. Never failing to credit Colombian heroism in this gripping struggle, Murphy and Pena offer fresh details of the chase for Pablo Escobar that resulted in his defeat and reclamation of the country from the deadly forces of narco-terrorism. A must-read for any fan of Narcos!" Chris Brancato, Executive Producer, 'Narcos'
"Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are the real deal; true heroes of the drug war. Manhunters outlines the most important operation in the history of DEA; the killing of the most brutal and notorious drug lord in the world, Pablo Escobar. They give an incredible account of that day in Medellin, Colombia, when Pablo was killed by Colombian police that were supported, advised, and trained by these two American warriors who were on the scene when it all happened. This book is a great read and a critical account of DEA's finest hour." LTG (Ret.) William G. Boykin, Former Commander of U.S. Army Special Forces and Founding Member of Delta Force
"Manhunters grabs you from the first page and gives you a front-row seat into the harrowing inter-agency and international hunt for the brutal narcotrafficker Pablo Escobar. Two unlikely heroes recount their stories in a way that is both compelling and captivating." Congresswoman Mary Bono
"A compelling read about the adventures of two true American law enforcement heroes who ultimately took on the world's first narco-terrorist, the world's most wanted criminal, the world's largest cocaine baron, Pablo Escobar, and won! They include accounts of other investigations, personal challenges, and the sacrifices made not only by them but their families as well." Barbara Comstock, former VA congresswoman
For the first time, legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Pena tell the true story of how they took down Pablo Escobar.
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's brutal Medellin Cartel was responsible for trafficking tonnes of cocaines to North America and Europe in the 1980s and '90s. Colombia became a war zone as his sicarios mercilessly murdered thousands of people - competitors, police and civilians - to ensure he remained Colombia's reigning kingpin. With billions in personal income, Escobar bought off politicians and lawmen and became a hero to poorer communities by building houses and sports centres. He was untouchable.
But when Escobar became one of America's most wanted, agents Steve Murphy and Javier F Pena were tasked with ending his reign of terror. For eighteen months, Steve and Javier lived and worked beside Colombian authorities, finding themselves in the crosshairs of sicarios who were targeting them for the $300,000 bounty Escobar placed on their heads. Undeterred, they risked the dangers, relentlessly and ruthlessly separating the drug lord from his resources and allies, tearing apart his empire, and sending him underground and on the run from enemies on both sides of the law.
From their rigorous physical training and early assignments in Miami and Austin, to the Colombian mission that would make their names, Manhuntersis the jaw-dropping true story of how the world's most infamous narcoterrorist was finally put out of business.
*
"Riveting. A must-read for anyone interested in one of the major campaigns on the war on drugs." Publishers Weekly
"A thriller-esque account...keep[s] the pages turning." Kirkus Reviews
"A gripping insider account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Brilliant, bold, and no holds barred, this is an impeccable true crime story, told by the two brave men who risked everything to bring down the world's first narco-terrorist. A five-star read!" Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'Spymaster'
"Manhunters is a riveting account of two brave DEA Agents who put their lives, along with their families lives, on the line to fight the war on drugs in the US and Colombia. A must read on the take down of Pablo Escobar and the part they played in the investigation." Joe Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco
"A fast-paced tale by two agents for the DEA who had the inside track on bringing down the most wanted man in recent U.S history." Bruce Porter, New York Times bestselling author of 'Blow' and 'Snatched'
"Manhunters is a gripping story about two true patriots who were the difference makers in the final hunt for Pablo Escobar. They are heroes to a world that was otherwise held captive by the evil of the planet's first narco-terrorist. Their bravery is unparalleled, and we owe them a great deal of gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. It is an honor to know them and their story." ?Robert Mazur, New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator
"Steve and Javier's experience on the front lines of the war on drugs over the last thirty years made them an invaluable source of information for us. Their contacts, both foreign and domestic, allowed us to put together a narrative of one of the most complex, poorly reported, and misunderstood chapters in our recent past." Eric Newman, Executive Producer, 'Narcos'
"Steve Murphy and Javier Pena recount their involvement in the pursuit and ultimate victory over a savvy and ruthless killer who declared an uncivil war against his own country. Never failing to credit Colombian heroism in this gripping struggle, Murphy and Pena offer fresh details of the chase for Pablo Escobar that resulted in his defeat and reclamation of the country from the deadly forces of narco-terrorism. A must-read for any fan of Narcos!" Chris Brancato, Executive Producer, 'Narcos'
"Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are the real deal; true heroes of the drug war. Manhunters outlines the most important operation in the history of DEA; the killing of the most brutal and notorious drug lord in the world, Pablo Escobar. They give an incredible account of that day in Medellin, Colombia, when Pablo was killed by Colombian police that were supported, advised, and trained by these two American warriors who were on the scene when it all happened. This book is a great read and a critical account of DEA's finest hour." LTG (Ret.) William G. Boykin, Former Commander of U.S. Army Special Forces and Founding Member of Delta Force
"Manhunters grabs you from the first page and gives you a front-row seat into the harrowing inter-agency and international hunt for the brutal narcotrafficker Pablo Escobar. Two unlikely heroes recount their stories in a way that is both compelling and captivating." Congresswoman Mary Bono
"A compelling read about the adventures of two true American law enforcement heroes who ultimately took on the world's first narco-terrorist, the world's most wanted criminal, the world's largest cocaine baron, Pablo Escobar, and won! They include accounts of other investigations, personal challenges, and the sacrifices made not only by them but their families as well." Barbara Comstock, former VA congresswoman
Recenzii
Manhunters is a gripping story about two true patriots who were the difference makers in the final hunt for Pablo Escobar. They are heroes to a world that was otherwise held captive by the evil of the planet's first narco-terrorist. Their bravery is unparalleled, and we owe them a great deal of gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. It is an honor to know them and their story.
A fast-paced tale by two agents for the DEA who had the inside track on bringing down the most wanted man in recent U.S history.
Steve Murphy and Javier Pena recount their involvement in the pursuit and ultimate victory over a savvy and ruthless killer who declared an uncivil war against his own country. Never failing to credit Colombian heroism in this gripping struggle, Murphy and Pena offer fresh details of the chase for Pablo Escobar that resulted in his defeat and reclamation of the country from the deadly forces of narco-terrorism. A must-read for any fan of Narcos!
Riveting. A must-read for anyone interested in one of the major campaigns on the war on drugs.
A thriller-esque account...keep[s] the pages turning.
A gripping insider account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Brilliant, bold, and no holds barred, this is an impeccable true crime story, told by the two brave men who risked everything to bring down the world's first narco-terrorist. A five-star read!
Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are the real deal; true heroes of the drug war. Manhunters outlines the most important operation in the history of DEA; the killing of the most brutal and notorious drug lord in the world, Pablo Escobar. They give an incredible account of that day in Medellin, Colombia, when Pablo was killed by Colombian police that were supported, advised, and trained by these two American warriors who were on the scene when it all happened. This book is a great read and a critical account of DEA's finest hour
Manhunters grabs you from the first page and gives you a front-row seat into the harrowing inter-agency and international hunt for the brutal narcotrafficker Pablo Escobar. Two unlikely heroes recount their stories in a way that is both compelling and captivating.
A compelling read about the adventures of two true American law enforcement heroes who ultimately took on the world's first narco-terrorist, the world's most wanted criminal, the world's largest cocaine baron, Pablo Escobar, and won! They include accounts of other investigations, personal challenges, and the sacrifices made not only by them but their families as well.
Manhunters is a riveting account of two brave DEA Agents who put their lives, along with their families lives, on the line to fight the war on drugs in the US and Colombia. A must read on the take down of Pablo Escobar and the part they played in the investigation
Steve and Javier's experience on the front lines of the war on drugs over the last thirty years made them an invaluable source of information for us. Their contacts, both foreign and domestic, allowed us to put together a narrative of one of the most complex, poorly reported, and misunderstood chapters in our recent past.
For the first time, legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña tell the jaw-dropping true story of how Pablo Escobar, the world's most infamous narcoterrorist, was finally put out of business.
The 1980s and '90s were defined by Pablo Escobar's transformation of Colombia into a war zone as his Medellin Cartel trafficked tonnes of cocaine into North America and Europe andmurdered anyone - competitors, police and civilians - who threatened his empire. With a private fortune stretching into billions, Escobar bought off politicians and became a hero to many by building infrastructure in poorer communities.
Escobar was King. The only way to end his reign of terror as one of America's most wanted, was to send DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier F Peña into the field to bring him down. Despite the $300,000 bounty placed on their heads, Steve and Javier were undeterred and worked relentlessly to isolate the drug lord from his resources and allies and send him on the run from enemies on both sides of the law.
'A must-read for any fan of Narcos!' Chris Brancato, Executive Producer, Narcos
A fast-paced tale by two agents for the DEA who had the inside track on bringing down the most wanted man in recent U.S history.
Steve Murphy and Javier Pena recount their involvement in the pursuit and ultimate victory over a savvy and ruthless killer who declared an uncivil war against his own country. Never failing to credit Colombian heroism in this gripping struggle, Murphy and Pena offer fresh details of the chase for Pablo Escobar that resulted in his defeat and reclamation of the country from the deadly forces of narco-terrorism. A must-read for any fan of Narcos!
Riveting. A must-read for anyone interested in one of the major campaigns on the war on drugs.
A thriller-esque account...keep[s] the pages turning.
A gripping insider account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Brilliant, bold, and no holds barred, this is an impeccable true crime story, told by the two brave men who risked everything to bring down the world's first narco-terrorist. A five-star read!
Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are the real deal; true heroes of the drug war. Manhunters outlines the most important operation in the history of DEA; the killing of the most brutal and notorious drug lord in the world, Pablo Escobar. They give an incredible account of that day in Medellin, Colombia, when Pablo was killed by Colombian police that were supported, advised, and trained by these two American warriors who were on the scene when it all happened. This book is a great read and a critical account of DEA's finest hour
Manhunters grabs you from the first page and gives you a front-row seat into the harrowing inter-agency and international hunt for the brutal narcotrafficker Pablo Escobar. Two unlikely heroes recount their stories in a way that is both compelling and captivating.
A compelling read about the adventures of two true American law enforcement heroes who ultimately took on the world's first narco-terrorist, the world's most wanted criminal, the world's largest cocaine baron, Pablo Escobar, and won! They include accounts of other investigations, personal challenges, and the sacrifices made not only by them but their families as well.
Manhunters is a riveting account of two brave DEA Agents who put their lives, along with their families lives, on the line to fight the war on drugs in the US and Colombia. A must read on the take down of Pablo Escobar and the part they played in the investigation
Steve and Javier's experience on the front lines of the war on drugs over the last thirty years made them an invaluable source of information for us. Their contacts, both foreign and domestic, allowed us to put together a narrative of one of the most complex, poorly reported, and misunderstood chapters in our recent past.
For the first time, legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña tell the jaw-dropping true story of how Pablo Escobar, the world's most infamous narcoterrorist, was finally put out of business.
The 1980s and '90s were defined by Pablo Escobar's transformation of Colombia into a war zone as his Medellin Cartel trafficked tonnes of cocaine into North America and Europe andmurdered anyone - competitors, police and civilians - who threatened his empire. With a private fortune stretching into billions, Escobar bought off politicians and became a hero to many by building infrastructure in poorer communities.
Escobar was King. The only way to end his reign of terror as one of America's most wanted, was to send DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier F Peña into the field to bring him down. Despite the $300,000 bounty placed on their heads, Steve and Javier were undeterred and worked relentlessly to isolate the drug lord from his resources and allies and send him on the run from enemies on both sides of the law.
'A must-read for any fan of Narcos!' Chris Brancato, Executive Producer, Narcos