Kings Of Cocaine. Inside The Medellг­n Cartel Вђ“ ... May 2026

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

Available through major retailers like Amazon , Barnes & Noble , and Simon & Schuster . Kings of Cocaine. Inside the Medellín Cartel – ...

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 . is a classic true crime book written by

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. It treats the cocaine trade as "capitalism on

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

An unabridged version narrated by Paul Woodson is available on Audible.

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