Cet auteur explore les thèmes de la rédemption et de la résilience humaine, s'inspirant d'expériences personnelles d'incarcération et de réhabilitation ultérieure. Son écriture se caractérise par une honnêteté brute et un engagement à exposer l'injustice et l'abus de pouvoir par l'art littéraire. Éduqué par une profonde immersion dans la littérature pendant son incarcération, ses œuvres plongent dans la psychologie et la philosophie pour éclairer les complexités du comportement humain et le chemin vers la découverte de soi. Par sa production littéraire et ses interventions publiques, il vise à sensibiliser aux problèmes systémiques et aux conséquences d'une vie de crime.
Pablo Escobar's complex character is explored, revealing his duality as a loving family man and a ruthless drug lord responsible for horrific acts, including bombing a passenger plane. This extensive biography delves into lesser-known stories from the Spanish-speaking world, detailing his violent betrayals, the Cali Cartel's assassination attempts, and his final days with family. It also uncovers the truth behind the forces that ultimately hunted him down, providing a comprehensive portrait of the infamous king of cocaine.
An action-packed roller-coaster account of a life spiralling out of control featuring wild women, gangsters and a mountain of drugs Shaun Attwood arrived in Phoenix, Arizona, a penniless business graduate from a small industrial town in England. Within a decade, he became a stock-market millionaire. But he was leading a double life. After taking his first Ecstasy pill at a rave in Manchester as a shy student, Shaun became intoxicated by the party lifestyle that would change his fortune. Years later, in the Arizona desert, Shaun became submerged in a criminal underworld, throwing parties for thousands of ravers and running an Ecstasy ring in competition with the Mafia mass murderer Sammy 'The Bullâe(tm) Gravano. As greed and excess tore through his life, Shaun had eye-watering encounters with Mafia hit men and crystal-meth addicts, enjoyed extravagant debauchery with superstar DJs and glitter girls, and ingested enough drugs to kill a herd of elephants. This is his story. Shaun Attwood is the author of Hard Time: A Brit in America's Toughest Jail. He regularly speaks to audiences of young people about the perils of drugs and the horrors of prison life.
In the 1980s, George HW Bush imported cocaine to finance an illegal war in Nicaragua. Governor Bill Clinton's Arkansas state police provided security for the drug drops. For assisting the CIA, the Clinton Crime Family was awarded the White House. The #clintonbodycount continues to this day, with the deceased including Jeffrey Epstein. This book features harrowing true stories that reveal the insanity of the drug war. A mother receives the worst news about her son. A journalist gets a tip that endangers his life. An unemployed man becomes California's biggest crack dealer. A DEA agent in Mexico is sacrificed for going after the big players. The lives of Linda Ives, Gary Webb, Freeway Rick Ross and Kiki Camarena are shattered by brutal experiences. Not all of them will survive.
“A fast-paced true-crime memoir with all of the action of Goodfellas” – UNILAD“Sopranos v Sons of Anarchy with an Alaskan-snow backdrop” – True Geordie PodcastBreaking bones, burying bodies and planting bombs became second nature to Two Tonys while working for the Bonanno Crime Family, whose exploits inspired The Godfather. After a dispute with an outlaw motorcycle club, Two Tonys left a trail of corpses from Arizona to Alaska. On the run, he was pursued by bikers and a neo-Nazi gang blood-thirsty for revenge, while a homicide detective launched a nationwide manhunt.As the mist from his smoking gun fades, readers are left with an unexpected portrait of a stoic philosopher with a wealth of charm, a glorious turn of phrase and a fanatical devotion to his daughter.
An electrifying account of the Cali Cartel beyond its portrayal on Netflix. From the ashes of Pablo Escobar's empire rose an even bigger and more malevolent cartel. A new breed of sophisticated mobsters became the kings of cocaine. Their leader was Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela - known as the Chess Player due to his foresight and calculated cunning. Gilberto and his terrifying brother, Miguel, ran a multi-billion-dollar drug empire like a corporation. They employed a politically astute brand of thuggery and spent $10 million to put a president in power. Although the godfathers from Cali preferred bribery over violence, their many loyal torturers and hit men were never idle. Shaun Attwood's WAR ON DRUGS SERIES - PABLO ESCOBAR, AMERICAN MADE, WE ARE BEING LIED TO and THE CALI CARTEL - are harrowing, action-packed and interlinked true stories that demonstrate the devastating consequences of drug prohibition.
An honest account reveals the circumstances surrounding the author's brother's wrongful conviction. Through personal insights and detailed storytelling, the narrative sheds light on the injustices faced and the impact of the legal system on their family. The book aims to unveil the truth behind the setup, providing readers with a compelling perspective on the complexities of justice and the fight for redemption.
An electrifying account of the Cali Cartel beyond its portrayal on Netflix.From the ashes of Pablo Escobar's empire rose an even bigger and more malevolent cartel. A new breed of sophisticated mobsters became the kings of cocaine. Their leader was Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela - known as the Chess Player due to his foresight and calculated cunning.Gilberto and his terrifying brother, Miguel, ran a multi-billion-dollar drug empire like a corporation. They employed a politically astute brand of thuggery and spent $10 million to put a president in power. Although the godfathers from Cali preferred bribery over violence, their many loyal torturers and hit men were never idle.Shaun Attwood's WAR ON DRUGS SERIES - PABLO ESCOBAR, AMERICAN MADE, WE ARE BEING LIED TO and THE CALI CARTEL - are harrowing, action-packed and interlinked true stories that demonstrate the devastating consequences of drug prohibition.
The memoir offers a gripping, fast-paced account of real-life crime, drawing comparisons to the thrilling narrative style of Goodfellas. It immerses readers in the intense and often dangerous world of crime, providing a raw and authentic perspective on the events and characters involved. With its blend of personal experience and dramatic storytelling, the book captivates those interested in true crime and the complexities of the human experience within that realm.
The mind-blowing true story of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel beyond their portrayal on Netflix. Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was a devoted family man and a psychopathic killer; a terrible enemy, yet a wonderful friend. While donating millions to the poor, he bombed and tortured his enemies - some had their eyeballs removed with hot spoons. Through ruthless cunning and America's insatiable appetite for cocaine, he became a multi-billionaire, who lived in a $100-million house with its own zoo. Shaun Attwood's War on Drugs trilogy - Pablo Escobar, Mena, and We Are Being Lied To - is a series of harrowing, action-packed and interlinked true stories that demonstrate the devastating consequences of drug prohibition."
"Finally, an amazingly honest book that details exactly how my brother was set up" - Brad Dassey Innocent people do go to jail. Sometimes mistakes are made. But even more terrifying is when the authorities conspire to frame them. That's what happened to Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, who were convicted of murder and are serving life sentences. Un-Making a Murderer is an explosive book which uncovers the illegal, devious and covert tactics used by Wisconsin officials, including: Concealing Other Suspects Paying Expert Witnesses to Lie Planting Evidence Jury Tampering The art of framing innocent people has been in practice for centuries and will continue until the perpetrators are held accountable. Turning conventional assumptions and beliefs in the justice system upside down, Un-Making a Murderer takes you on that journey. The profits from this book are going to Steven and Brendan and to donate free books to schools and prisons. In the last two years, Shaun Attwood has donated 15,000 books.
