American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins – This novel tells the story of a Mexican woman fleeing cartel violence with her son and trying to make it to the United States.

American Dirt – A True Crime Story As an expert in true crime, I have delved deep into the pages of Jeanine Cummins’ novel “American Dirt” to uncover the dark and twisted details of the journey of a Mexican woman, Letizia Ramirez, and her son, Alejandro, as they flee cartel violence and try to make it to the United States. …

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El Sicario: The Autobiography of a Mexican Assassin by Molly Molloy and Charles Bowden – This book tells the chilling true story of a former hitman for a Mexican drug cartel, detailing his life of violence and betrayal.

The Unholy Alliances: The Story of Javier “El Diablo” Rodriguez It was a hot and humid night in Ciudad Juárez when Javier Rodriguez, a young man of barely 20 years old, made the fateful decision to join the ranks of a notorious Mexican drug cartel. Little did he know that this choice would lead him down a path of violence, …

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Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden – This book tells the true story of the hunt for notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar in Colombia and his ties to Mexican drug cartels.

Killing Pablo: The Hunt for Colombia’s Most Notorious Drug Lord In the seedy underworld of Colombian drug cartels, one man reigned supreme – Pablo Escobar. Infamous for his brutal tactics and control over the cocaine trade, Escobar was a force to be reckoned with. But for one group of individuals, taking him down became their ultimate mission. The Players Meet …

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