Description
Patrick Radden Keefe masterfully unveils the clandestine empire of Cheng Chui Ping, known as Sister Ping, a seemingly ordinary grandmother who orchestrated a vast human smuggling operation from a humble New York Chinatown noodle shop. This gripping true crime narrative chronicles her rise to power and the decade-long pursuit by the FBI that ultimately led to her downfall. Keefe's meticulous reporting exposes the intricate workings of Ping's multimillion-dollar business, offering a profound look into the complex realities of immigration and the shadowy underworld that thrives within America's cities.
Available Editions
hardcover
Doubleday
Published Jul 21, 2009
432 pages
ISBN: 9780385521307
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Snakehead by Patrick Radden Keefe.