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American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road,Used
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billiondollar online drug empire from his bedroomand almost got away with itIn 2011, a twentysixyearold libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market: the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anythingdrugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, poisonsfree of the governments watchful eye.It wasnt long before the media got wind of the new Web site where anyonenot just teenagers and weed dealers but terrorists and black hat hackerscould buy and sell contraband detectionfree. Spurred by a public outcry, the federal government launched an epic twoyear manhunt for the sites elusive proprietor, with no leads, no witnesses, and no clear jurisdiction. All the investigators knew was that whoever was running the site called himself the Dread Pirate Roberts.The Silk Road quickly ballooned into $1.2 billion enterprise, and Ross embraced his new role as kingpin. He enlisted a loyal crew of allies in high and low places, all as addicted to the danger and thrill of running an illegal marketplace as their customers were to the heroin they sold. Through his network he got wind of the target on his back and took drastic steps to protect himselfincluding ordering a hit on a former employee. As Ross made plans to disappear forever, the Feds raced against the clock to catch a man they werent sure even existed, searching for a needle in the haystack of the global Internet.Drawing on exclusive access to key players and two billion digital words and images Ross left behind, Vanity Fair correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Nick Bilton offers a tale filled with twists and turns, lucky breaks and unbelievable close calls. Its a story of the boy next doors ambition gone criminal, spurred on by the clash between the new world of libertarianleaning, anonymous, decentralized Web advocates and the old world of government control, order, and the rule of law. Filled with unforgettable characters and capped by an astonishing climax, American Kingpin might be dismissed as too outrageous for fiction. But its all too real.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'American Kingpin'? A: 'American Kingpin' tells the true story of Ross Ulbricht, who created the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace for illegal goods, and the subsequent manhunt for him.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Kingpin'? A: The book is authored by Nick Bilton, a New York Times bestselling author and Vanity Fair correspondent.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'American Kingpin'? A: 'American Kingpin' was published on May 2, 2017.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'American Kingpin' falls under the genre of Crime & Criminal Biographies.
- Q: How many pages are in 'American Kingpin'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'American Kingpin' have? A: 'American Kingpin' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'American Kingpin' suitable for all readers? A: As it tackles themes of crime and illegal activities, 'American Kingpin' may not be suitable for younger readers or those sensitive to such content.
- Q: What are some key themes in 'American Kingpin'? A: Key themes include the clash between libertarian ideals and government control, the allure of the digital underground, and the consequences of ambition.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of 'American Kingpin'? A: Yes, 'American Kingpin' is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What makes 'American Kingpin' a bestseller? A: Its gripping narrative, in-depth research, and the compelling true story of the Silk Road contributed to its status as a New York Times Bestseller.