Lords of Crypto Crime

Dirty cops, trafficking rings, globe-spanning, nail-biting undercover detective work and the biggest takedown of the online narcotics market in the history of the internet. Lords of Crypto Crime is a riveting chronicle of the digital underworld where high-stakes crime meets cutting-edge technology. This book plunges readers into an intricate web of deception and intrigue, showcasing the relentless efforts of law enforcement as they battle against the faceless architects of the dark web.

Over the last decade, crime lords inhabiting lawless corners of the internet have operated more freely - whether in drug dealing, money laundering, or human trafficking - than their old school counterparts could have ever dreamed of. By transacting in currencies with anonymous ledgers, overseen by no government and beholden to no bankers, they have robbed law enforcement of the primary method of cracking down on illicit finance: following the money.

But what if this dark economy held a secret, fatal flaw? What if their currency wasn't so cryptic after all? Could an investigator using the right mixture of technical wizardry, financial forensics, and old-fashioned persistence uncover an entire criminal underworld? Lords of Crypto Crime reveals the enthralling story of how a brilliant team of cyber sleuths outsmarted the most elusive criminals of the digital age.

The book unfolds like a high-stakes thriller, chronicling the lives of the investigators as they deploy innovative tactics and technologies to bring down powerful kingpins who believed they were untouchable. This is a masterclass in financial cyberwarfare, peppered with moments of nail-biting tension and astonishing revelations, making it an engrossing read for anyone interested in cybercrime or financial investigations.

Lords of Crypto Crime is not only a tale of remarkable investigative prowess but also a sobering reminder of the complexities and challenges that come with the digital revolution. It stands as a testament to the tenacity and brilliance of those who work tirelessly to uphold justice in a rapidly evolving landscape.

"Reads like a thriller... These stories are amazing."
Michael Lewis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Big Short

"A master-class in the tactics and countertactics of financial cyberwarfare, laid out in a tense, exciting technothriller."
Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother

"An absorbing narrative that unfolds like a mystery."
New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)

"Immensely readable... a romp through some of the most infamous dark web takedowns in recent memory."
Washington Post

Published in the US as Tracers in the Dark.