American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
by Nick Bilton
Description
This gripping true-crime narrative traces the creation of Silk Road, a hidden online marketplace that transformed the internet’s dark corners into a global hub for drugs, contraband, and anonymous commerce. At its center is Ross Ulbricht, an idealistic libertarian whose ambition and digital ingenuity propel him into a dangerous confrontation with law enforcement. Drawing on extensive reporting, the book follows the investigators, hackers, and federal agents who work across jurisdictions to uncover the identity behind the elusive Dread Pirate Roberts. It is a riveting exploration of cybercrime, anonymity, surveillance, and the personal costs of building an empire beyond the reach of conventional law.
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paperback
Portfolio/Penguin
Published Jan 1, 2017
329 pages
ISBN: 9781591848141
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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