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After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History

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Renowned DEA agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell tell the incredible true story of how they helped dismantle the world’s single most powerful crime syndicate, as featured in Season 3 of the hit Netflix series Narcos.

By the early 1990s, Colombia’s Cali cartel had become what the former head of the DEA Thomas Constantine referred to as “The biggest and most powerful crime syndicate in history.” Responsible for nearly 85% of the cocaine that reached U.S. soil and 90% worldwide, they were untouchable, earning billions of dollars all while maintaining their reputation as ‘The Godfathers of Cali” and brazenly corrupting thousands of Colombian authorities and government officials, even “buying” the outcome of the 1994 presidential election.

That same year, the DEA sent young operatives Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell to Colombia with one formidable task: help Colombian authorities take down the ruthless leaders of the brutal Cali cartel. Not any easy job for two men who looked more like tall, California surfers than DEA agents. Standing well over six feet tall and only six years removed from the DEA Academy, they were the epitome of conspicuous in a city where most residents rarely, if ever, saw an American in person. Many of their colleagues feared for their safety, openly questioning their ability to blend in.

Their almost three-year journey would lead them from the bureaucratic halls of the U.S. Embassy to the violent streets of Cali and deep into its rural sugar cane fields, on high alert day and night as they dodged deadly cartel assassins and oftentimes worked unilaterally to battle the unprecedented corruption within Colombia’s security forces. Over time their relentless efforts began to slowly degrade the godfathers’ defenses and weaken their infrastructure, leading to a demise many never even thought possible.

352 pages, Paperback

Published June 24, 2025

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Chris Feistl

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Chris Feistl was a DEA Special Agent for twenty-six years, serving in diverse assignments throughout the US as well as twelve years in Colombia, South America, where he investigated major drug cartels that were supplying tons of cocaine and heroin destined for the US. Starting as a new agent in Miami, he finished his career as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Phoenix in 2014.

Chris has been a frequent guest on television documentaries and true crime podcasts regarding his time investigating the Cali cartel. He was portrayed in eighty episodes of a Spanish-language series entitled En la Boca del Lobo, as well as in Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series Narcos.

In addition, Chris appeared in other television projects including Season 2 of Finding Escobar’s Millions (Discovery Channel), Narco Wars (National Geographic), Drug Lords: The Cali Cartel (Netflix), and German Cocaine Cowboy (Prime Video). He also appeared on National Public Radio’s (NPR) acclaimed show This American Life—Hiding in Plain Sight-Seven Year Snitch, and participated in a number of other podcasts and shows.

Chris has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the DEA Administrator’s Award of Honor (DEA’s highest honor), and four Distinguished Service Medals from the Colombian government.

Part of Chris and Dave Mitchell's story was told in Season 3 of the acclaimed Netflix series Narcos: Rise of a New Empire, the Cali Cartel. Now, they tell it for themselves in After Escobar: Taking Down the Notorious Cali Godfathers and the Biggest Drug Cartel in History

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113 reviews3 followers
January 11, 2026
Amazing!!! I first got into Pablo Escobar and then the Cali Cartel when Narcos came out on Netflix. Jorge Salcedo was the most interesting character - he brought down the Cali cartel. I read William Rempel’s book - it’s fascinating stuff. So when I saw this book, I knew I had to read it.

I couldn’t stop listening to this book. It is sooooo interesting and intriguing. And WILD!!! I highly recommend.

Learning and understanding the inner workings of the DEA was absolutely fascinating to read about. As well, learning, the inner workings of the Cali cartel was mind blowing. The amount of money that this drug cartel was in possession of mind blowing. There’s no real way of even understanding the amount of money and cocaine they moved.

If you are a lover of true crime, this book is for you. If you’ve never heard about this drug cartel, this is also a book for you. It is so thorough and well documented and easy to follow. Also, bonus points for the narrator, I could listen to his voice forever.
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December 12, 2025
This book felt like I was listening to a docuseries that was playing in the other room. Like it was a script for a show or movie. I absolutely loved it. Sometimes I am utterly shocked by the evil that exists in the world. However, having these former DEA agents try to dismantle the atrocities that were occurring because of the Cali cartel, is nothing shy of insane.

The narrator is listed as Robert Fass. I have heard other books that Robert Fass has read. Great listen and I have zero complaints.

There was a ton of information in this book. There were also a lot of moving parts and people, so paying attention is a must.

Thank you NetGalley for the listen. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to recommend it out!
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September 4, 2025
Reviewed for the Cipher Brief.

REVIEW — When I was a federal prosecutor in Texas, I had to handle a number of “supervised release” cases. These cases involve a previously-convicted person who violated one or more conditions imposed on them following their sentencing and release from prison. Unlike many high-profile drug, conspiracy, and human trafficking cases that you might see in federal court, these supervised release cases look more like county court—like domestic violence and petty theft. These were sad cases. After a chance at rehabilitation and a new start, these defendants somehow found their way back into the system.

I can’t recall exact numbers, but from what I saw, drugs were often to blame. Whether it was possession and use, or committing some other offense, my colleagues and I observed that illegal drugs, whether through the economic pressure or the health consequences of addiction, have a role to play in a lot of “ordinary” crime, like retail theft and fraud but also even starker cases like crimes against children. I saw firsthand how the drug trade is a scourge on society. I am honored to have worked with scores of brave men and women in our U.S. law enforcement community under multiple administrations to try and stem the flow of this poison into our country.

Therefore, it was great pleasure to review After Escobar, which was authored by two former DEA agents, Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell, along with the help of writer Jessica Balboni. Their book tells the two-year saga in the mid-1990s of the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of the leading “godfathers” of the Cali drug cartel (aka “Cocaine, Inc.”) one of the biggest multi-billion-dollar drug trafficking enterprises of all time. This exceedingly well-documented book provides first-person, on-the-ground perspective of one of the most important law enforcement investigation and prosecution campaigns of our time. While the hunt for Pablo Escobar has received extensive treatment in the press and in cinema, the Cali Cartel story also deserves our attention for its profound meaning for the war on drugs and the current arc of American society. If anything, the Cali Cartel shows how insidious the drug trade can be, even if dressed up and seemingly more “genteel” than other criminal groups.

For example, the authors relate their own experience in dealing with fearsome cartel assassins and the nerve-wracking experience of operating in such dangerous conditions. Firsthand recollections of Mitchell and Feistl rotating days where they’d start the car, with the other taking cover behind a pillar are the kinds of vivid details that make After Escobar truly come to life. I quite enjoyed several of the “in the weeds” anecdotes, such as the authors tying strings of cans and rigging makeshift alarms in their apartment a la Home Alone. This kind of colorful writing only can come from those who lived the experience. This intimate look at these investigations, up close and personal, set this book apart. You can feel transported to the luxury apartments where the godfathers of the Cali Cartel would hide out, and the prose inserts you in the action, almost as if you can feel the hammers hit the porcelain in the bathroom and the drills trying to punch through the walls, or the sweat of the men working against time before an official or legal paperwork gets in the way.

As a former federal prosecutor, I liked how After Escober showed how Colombian prosecutors—for good or ill—had a large role to play in the takedown of the Cartel. In one instance, one prosecutor officiously detained our authors in the aftermath of one raid, taking several hours to write a denuncio (similar to a criminal complaint or “target letter” in the U.S. legal system) for their actions. On the other hand, After Escobar tells of an intrepid prosecutor clambering up a drainage canal in high heels on a high-stakes raid. This type of stark contrasts of bravery and cowardice or integrity and corruption are what make these accounts so thrilling, and why we Americans must be so appreciative of the police, military, legal, and judicial personnel in countries like Colombia for having the courage to risk life, limb, and livelihood for a better future not just for their own nation, but to also help keep Americans safe.

After Escobar, in this vein, is really a story about diplomacy, and the power it has as a force multiplier for our law enforcement and military. The authors show the reader the importance of the diplomatic cadre in helping to bring down the Cali Cartel by doing the hard work of negotiating with the Colombian government. The attachés, ambassadors, and foreign service officers played an integral role in ensuring that these brave authors had the resources and support they needed to achieve their mission. This mission might seem Sisyphean at times, but anyone who has lost a loved one to drug addiction or who has been victimized by organized crime knows how important it is to bring justice to the criminals responsible.

After Escobar will leave you wanting more. The authors hint at more stories left to tell. I, myself, would love to hear more about the early 1990s drug trade in the former Soviet bloc, which is mentioned at a few points in the book. In an era of interminable TV shows, abruptly-concluded books, and endless reboots, I appreciate how After Escobar has a true ending, which comes in the autumn of 1996 with the capture of the fourth main Cali “godfather.” The book’s coda provides an interesting summary of what happened to many of the principal players in the book, including the godfathers themselves, their underlings, politicians, and others. These snippets show how much had changed for the Cali Cartel, but how “Cocaine Inc.” has continued to morph in the intervening decades. Much of what troubles the world today about the drug trade, like the money laundering, the international networks of criminals, the murder of journalists, the dehumanization and enslavement of smuggled/trafficked people, all has roots in the Cali story. If you want to better understand how these problems might evolve in the future, After Escobar is essential reading from folks who were there.

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September 15, 2025
An outstanding true crime read, and long-awaited, too. Former DEA field agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell previously informed the research for published works on the reign and downfall of the Cali cartel, namely by William Rempel and Ron Chepesiuk. Now, we have their own published memoir, filling in many of the gaps in the relevant history.

The Cali cartel was truly one of the most formidable crime organisations in recorded history. With a virtual monopoly over the global cocaine supply in the first half of the 1990s, their cancerous influence reached the highest echelons of the Colombian government and infiltrated practically every single state department and agency.

This is what the DEA and the uncorrupted elements of Colombian law enforcement faced in their objective to dismantle the Cali cartel: ultra-powerful and elusive mafia dons with a broad arsenal of getaway tactics, security teams, spy networks and sheer financial clout, together with a sprawling protection racket of politicians, justices, military personnel, cops and journalists at their bidding.

The story of the cartel’s downfall, through the lenses of DEA field agents Dave Mitchell and Chris Feistl, is so singularly gripping that one might be surprised to discover that Narcos Season 3 barely strays from the actual story. The Hollywood-esque, ‘no way that could have happened’ moments - they actually did.

The book shines in many ways, but I will list what I particularly appreciated.

1. Reading the book, the psychological pressures on the field agents are palpable, lending tremendous suspense to the narrative. They are operating in an Orwellian nest of spies, with limited ways to distinguish between friend and foe, often alone in one of the world’s most dangerous cities, conscious of the ominous precedent of the 1985 torture-murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena, and…conspicuously gringo. Add to this the weighty burden of their professional and ethical duties to protect and rescue their informants - as well as their families - at all costs, who, in turn, for their defection, were forced to navigate unimaginably perilous scenarios and dilemmas.

2. The manhunts for the Cali Godfathers unearthed entire treasure troves of intel connecting the Cali mafia with thousands of corrupted state officials, generating cataclysmic political and constitutional scandals, the likes of which still haunt Colombia to this day. It is fascinating, from the reader’s perspective, to feel like one is present in these vividly related raids, then to learn of their seismic consequences.

And, vice versa, when political forces conspired to effect DEA investigations - curtailing and/or monitoring them in order to protect the cartel - the tempo of the story is made doubly engaging.

I found the authors’ weaving of the ‘dash-cam’ view from the field agents of the investigations and operations, together with explanations of the wider political events, was very well executed.

While this is first and foremost a memoir of the field agents, never do we lose sight of how their work both affected and reacted to broader political events in constant flux, both on the national political scene and in US-Colombian relations.

3. There is plenty of humour in this book, owing in part to the whimsical rapport between the field agents, but also the goofiness and lightheartedness of one in particular. This story can get very dark in places, so this is very welcome. I believe it rounds this book out very effectively into an instant true crime classic.

The personal virtues of the story’s protagonists are self-evident and laid bare by the storytelling. Bravery, steely nerves, persistence, ingenuity and talent all went into taking down this cartel, from a fruitful convergence of multiple actors.

The book is well-structured, and the writing is cogent - digestible with enough detail for pure engrossment, but not oversaturated with facts and names that might turn off any newcomers to the material. Well done.

My only mild irritant - perhaps idiosyncratic - is the mandatory, gritty, drama-charged cliffhanger line closing practically every chapter. (e.g. p.p. 89, 95, 122, 283, 296). The narrative is gripping enough without these clichés!

Eagerly awaiting another book on the North Valley Cartel!
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135 reviews27 followers
October 2, 2025
This book was absolutely riveting from start to finish. As someone who has always been fascinated by the history of the Colombian cartels, I thought I already knew much of the story through documentaries and of course Narcos. But reading Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell’s firsthand account takes everything to another level.

What stood out to me most was the raw honesty and detail with which they describe their mission. It’s not just about the dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the Cali Cartel (although those moments had me on the edge of my seat), it’s also about the bureaucracy, the politics, and the very human cost of waging this kind of war. Their ability to pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes struggles the corruption, the fear, the constant paranoia made the book feel both authentic and deeply personal.

The writing is sharp, clear, and gripping, and the pacing never lets up. I especially appreciated how the book highlighted the teamwork with Colombian authorities, the cultural challenges they faced as Americans in Cali, and the sacrifices required to stay committed to their mission. It paints a vivid picture of just how dangerous and powerful the Cali cartel truly was, and how improbable it seemed at the time to bring them down.

For me, this wasn’t just an exciting true-crime read, but also an inspiring story about perseverance, duty, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. If you enjoyed Narcos or have any interest in real-world law enforcement, international crime, or history, you will find this book impossible to put down
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56 reviews1 follower
February 28, 2026
For anyone fascinated by the inner workings of the world’s most powerful drug kingpins, After Escobar is a must read. DEA Agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell tell a gripping first hand account of the gritty, dangerous reality of life on the ground in Cali while taking down the Cali Cartel. Their account of outmaneuvering the Cali Godfathers is so detailed and immersive that you feel like you are right there in the sugar cane fields with them. I was just about bursting with anticipation through most of the book to find out what would happen next. It’s insane to actually understand the sheer scale of the Cali Cartel’s influence and the relentless bravery it took to dismantle them. Highly recommend, an absolute page turner start to finish.
1 review1 follower
June 24, 2025
I read After Escobar in one sitting. Enthralling, captivating and at some points unbelievable! After Escobar goes beyond the narrative of a simple manhunt. It tells the backstories of frustration generated by international politics, systemic corruption, and the general inertia and indifference exhibited by host nation counterparts in the hunt for the biggest cocaine suppliers on the planet, the founders of the Cali Cartel. From cover to cover, After Escobar is a must read for True Crime fans and fans of narco cartels!

Leo Silva
Author, Reign of Terror
1 review
July 29, 2025
I have a collection of books on first-person accounts regarding the war on drugs. This book rates at the top of the list! This provided a heart-felt, humble side of Chris not many people get the privilege to experience. Once you start it, you won't be able to put it down! Chris and Dave are two on a short list of true DEA legends, and it's a privilege to call Chris my friend. If you like learning about the history of the war on drugs, you won't regret adding this book to your collection...it's a must read!
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Author 6 books14 followers
June 4, 2025
Reads like a movie script and will definitely be made into a Netflix (or something similar) series! So interesting to read of this lesser known hunt for the top-ranking members of the Cali cartel in Colombia.
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August 4, 2025
Review by Patricia Gomes for OnlineBookClub.org

After Escobar by Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell with Jessica Balboni is one of the best books I have read, and that is not easy. Behind this praise is the fact that Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell tell the reader what really happened in the 90s and how they managed to dismantle the most incredible, notorious, and ingenious crime organization in the world. We are all familiar with Pablo Escobar and his adventurous life, but to read more about his downfall and the Cali Godfathers is not only interesting but fascinating.

I loved the raw descriptions and how these authors managed to detail not only his thoughts during the process but also how they got to some of the leads necessary to finish these organizations. Drug cartels such as the Cali Godfathers are always clever and extremely difficult to dismantle, and in my opinion, we are a very long step away from dissolving this societal virus; however, it is interesting to understand what is being made backstage and how cool this work might be. I also loved to see the different measures that these brothers chose to go with to achieve their means, such as corruption, bribes, hired killers, and so on.

Three years of hard work put together into a book for us to understand their process in Colombia and also the dangers faced by these incredible agents left me speechless and completely in awe regarding their professionalism, courage, and ambition. That pretty much describes my thoughts about this book.

There isn’t a single downside to this book. I loved the details, the descriptions, and the writing style. The editing is also perfect, and I didn’t find any errors. Because of this, I can confidently give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in the world of drug cartels, Pablo Escobar, or anything related to these environments. It is truly a fascinating book.
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79 reviews6 followers
November 30, 2025
After Escobar delivers a gripping inside account of how two young DEA agents helped bring down the Cali cartel, the most powerful drug syndicate the world has ever seen. Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell recount their mission with sharp detail and unfiltered honesty, taking readers from the political maze of the U.S. Embassy to the dangerous streets and sugarcane fields of Cali. The book captures the staggering scale of the cartel’s power, its global reach, its billions in revenue, and its ability to corrupt every level of Colombia’s government. Against that backdrop, Feistl and Mitchell’s presence in Cali feels almost surreal: two conspicuous Americans constantly under threat, forced to navigate not only cartel violence but also systemic corruption within the very forces meant to help them.
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152 reviews14 followers
December 26, 2025
A powerful, gripping true story that reads like a high stakes thriller. This book delivers an unforgettable firsthand account of what it truly took to dismantle the Cali cartel at the height of its power. The authors’ perspective brings unmatched authenticity, placing the reader directly in the streets of Colombia, where danger, corruption, and uncertainty were constant companions.

What makes this book exceptional is its honesty and depth. Beyond the adrenaline and tension, it captures the personal risks, sacrifices, and relentless determination required to stand up to the world’s most powerful crime syndicate. The balance between operational detail and human experience keeps the story both accessible and deeply impactful.
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August 3, 2025
Reviewed by Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite.

After Escobar is a true crime story by Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell. Taking down the notorious Cali Godfathers and the biggest drug cartel in Colombia’s history seemed an insanely impossible mission to many, but Drug Enforcement Agents (DEA) Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell were determined to make it happen. Cali Godfathers, Miguel and Gilberto Rodriquez Orejuela, celebrated when Medellín’s drug baron, Pablo Escobar, was killed in 1993. Their Cali Cartel then became the most powerful crime syndicate during the 1990s. While the DEA and other law enforcement agencies focused on the Medellín Cartel, the Cali Cartel was able to strengthen and expand without keen observation. The brothers controlled a sophisticated international syndicate and used a supercomputer that baffled experts. They hired skilled personnel and killers, bribed politicians, policemen, and intimidated anyone they wanted in the interests of the cartel, and to avoid extradition to the United States, which they feared. Dave and Chris organized numerous raids, but often experienced setbacks because Cali spies infiltrated their working environment and personal space. The agents were distrustful, but adroit, and knew how to respond to the deadly “hide and seek” games the drug barons played with them and the people who became a threat to them.

After Escobar is a fascinating true crime story that Drug Enforcement Agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell wrote with Jessica Balboni. They recall their years in Colombia working with local law enforcement agencies to destroy the Cali crime syndicate managed by the four Cali Godfathers: Miguel and Gilberto Orejuela, Jose “Chepe” Santacruz Londono, and Francisco Helmer “Pacho” Buitrago. After Escobar is a deeply absorbing story containing graphic details describing how vicious the Cali Godfathers were to their victims, as well as their entrepreneurial approach to the drug trade and real estate. Chris and Dave faced many life-threatening situations, and shared their concerns and fears. They proved how brave, smart, and witty they could be, despite the circumstances. Every page I turned highlighted their dedication and professionalism in doing the dangerous job they loved. Part of Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell’s story was told in Season 3 of the acclaimed Netflix series, Narcos: Rise of a New Empire. There was so much more content that I wanted to include in this review, but it would become a lengthy essay. I encourage you to read After Escobar. You won’t regret it!
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September 30, 2025
If you were a fan of Narcos on Netflix, you're going to be an even bigger fan after reading "After Escobar" which chronicles the heroic exploits of authors Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell in taking down the notorious Cali Cartel. While the story loosely parallels Season 3 of the original Narcos trilogy, this is a true accounting of exactly what went down straight from the horse's mouth without any of the Hollywood hyperbole of the film production. With a true story this riveting, perilous, and masterfully told, no Hollywood ending could possibly do it justice.
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December 17, 2025
Well that was a really good, super interesting read. It’s informative without feeling heavy, and the fact that it’s told from the agents’ point of view makes it especially compelling—you really feel like you’re getting an inside look rather than a detached history lesson.
The audiobook deserves a special mention too. The narrator is fantastic—10/10. With books packed with detail, my mind can sometimes wander, but this one kept me fully engaged the whole way through. Definitely worth a listen or read if you’re into true crime or modern history.
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August 10, 2025
This book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It is stunning to think about how something this intense and dangerous actually happened. The authors retell the story with such attention to detail, it’s remarkable. I felt I was right there in the action. I couldn’t put it down, even though I was traveling with my family in Europe. I had to sneak away to read it and see what happened. I loved it!
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November 3, 2025
Nonfiction written by the two DEA agents in Colombia right after Escobar's demise. This is a little long, and it took just a bit for it to start growing on me - at first it felt a little overwhelming with so many people, codenames, references to things that I knew nothing about, but man, it's a real close up live action recap of some very very crazy intense drug fighting in Colombia. If you like that sort of thing, this book is for you! :) 4/5
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June 23, 2025
After Escobar is a great read. It recounts in amazing detail, the numerous challenges, threats, corruption and ultimately the fall of the founders of the most significant international drug cartel in history. You’ll get exciting first hand accounts from the DEA agents on the ground while enjoying the thrill of an outstanding crime novel.
Jerry Salameh, DEA Ret.
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July 14, 2025
After Escobar offers many entertainment benefits: it’s a thriller, it educates on DEA operatives and the nemesis drug cartels, and it reflects the evil powers of this world. Chris, Dave and Jessica produced this amazing mix of suspense, excitement and education wrapped in a single book. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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25 reviews1 follower
August 2, 2025
What a brilliant book! Truth is better than fiction, and this book proves it. This is a well-written book that makes you want to learn more and appreciate the hard work and dedication of the DEA agents and everyone else in these narco operations.

Thank you for this book!
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August 4, 2025
An exciting book that tells the first-hand story of how ruthless the cocaine trafficking world is and the amazing feat of how DEA Chris Feistl and his partner took down the Cali cartel. It’s a well written story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. A must read!!
27 reviews
November 16, 2025
great book!

I loved this book. It’s a look into the drug world- cartels, politics, huge amounts of money and the cartels ability to corrupt. It was truly a battle for the US, especially the DEA agents, to combat the corruption within the Colombian National Police and military.
93 reviews
March 25, 2026
I think this settles as a 3.5 for my but I'll bump it up to a 4 for these purposes. Feistl gives a great play by play of the investigation into the Cali cartel. The dedication he, Mitchell, and the rest of the DEA had to the mission was amazing, and their work was rewarded. It was very interesting to see how they operated in such a difficult environment and, slowly but surely, were able to get success. Occasionally the repetition of one operation after another and a whole slew of names gets a bit old, but generally the pace was good and it didn't get tiresome. Definitely recommended, especially as Escobar gets all the attention but this is just as, if not more, of a big deal.
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June 26, 2025
Just finished the second chapter and i am already hooked. Big Fan of the Narcos series and hyped to learn more about this crazy manhunt!

Nice one Chris!
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December 21, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for the audio ARC of this book. I love true crime and this book was great. If you watch Narcos, Cocaine Cowboys etc. You will like this book
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