Description
Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden is a gripping work of investigative non-fiction chronicling the rise and violent fall of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. In July 1992, Escobar escapes from the luxurious prison he had built for himself, reigniting a conflict that had threatened to destabilise Colombia. What follows is a sixteen-month international manhunt involving Colombian security forces, the US military and intelligence agencies, sophisticated surveillance technology and a determination to track Escobar down.
Drawing on extensive interviews with soldiers, agents and officials involved in the operation, as well as previously classified documents and transcripts of intercepted conversations, Bowden reconstructs the extraordinary pursuit from inside. The book brings to life the key figures involved, including Colombian President César Gaviria, US Ambassador Morris D. Busby, Colonel Hugo Martínez and the American surveillance and manhunting teams brought into Colombia. The result is a detailed account of the operation that ultimately located Escobar and brought his reign of terror to an end.
A compelling choice for readers interested in true crime, investigative journalism, organised crime and real-life military and intelligence operations.
