{"title":"Evan Ratliff","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvan Ratliff's\u003c\/strong\u003e work delves deep into the world of crime and intrigue, weaving meticulously researched narratives that captivate and challenge the reader. His storytelling combines investigative sharpness with compelling character exploration, making each book an immersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect tightly plotted thrillers that blur the lines between fact and fiction, where suspense builds steadily and every detail holds significance. \u003cem\u003eThe Mastermind\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his ability to unravel complex plots with clear, engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mastermind-by-evan-ratliff-9780552173711","title":"The Mastermind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mastermind\u003c\/em\u003e is the extraordinary story of Paul Le Roux—one of the world's most prolific criminals, and the embodiment of a new generation of internet-enabled kingpins—and the US government's clandestine efforts to bring him down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Meth, murder and pirates: the coder who became a crime boss. A world that lurks just outside of our everyday perception, in the dark corners of the internet we never visit'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eWired\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mastermind\u003c\/em\u003e tells the incredible true story of Paul Le Roux, the frighteningly powerful creator of a twenty-first-century cartel, and the decade-long global manhunt that finally brought his empire to its knees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe Roux's business evolved from an online prescription drug network into a sprawling multinational conglomerate engaged in almost every conceivable aspect of criminal mayhem. All tied together with encryption programs so advanced that government agencies were unable to break them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing Le Roux's vast wealth and his shadowy henchmen around the world, award-winning journalist Evan Ratliff spent four years piecing together this intricate network. His investigation reveals a dark parable of ambition and greed, and exposes a new age of crime in which a reclusive entrepreneur can build an empire in the shadows of our networked world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147890569452,"sku":"9780552173711","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780552173711-the-mastermind.jpg?v=1786453014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/evan-ratliff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}