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Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar Hardcover – Deckle Edge, November 12, 2019


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"Riveting. A must-read for anyone interested in one of the major campaigns on the war on drugs." ―Publishers Weekly

"A thriller-esque account...keep[s] the pages turning." ―
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"A gripping insider account of the hunt for Pablo Escobar. Brilliant, bold, and no holds barred, this is an impeccable true crime story, told by the two brave men who risked everything to bring down the world’s first narco-terrorist. A five-star read!" ―Brad Thor, #1
New York Times bestselling author of Spymaster

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Manhunters is a riveting account of two brave DEA Agents who put their lives, along with their families lives, on the line to fight the war on drugs in the US and Colombia. A must read on the take down of Pablo Escobar and the part they played in the investigation." ―Joe Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco

"A fast-paced tale by two agents for the DEA who had the inside track on bringing down the most wanted man in recent U.S history." ―Bruce Porter,
New York Times bestselling author of Blow and Snatched

"Manhunters is a gripping story about two true patriots who were the difference makers in the final hunt for Pablo Escobar. They are heroes to a world that was otherwise held captive by the evil of the planet’s first narco-terrorist. Their bravery is unparalleled, and we owe them a great deal of gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. It is an honor to know them and their story." ―Robert Mazur,
New York Times bestselling author of The Infiltrator

"Steve and Javier's experience on the front lines of the war on drugs over the last thirty years made them an invaluable source of information for us. Their contacts, both foreign and domestic, allowed us to put together a narrative of one of the most complex, poorly reported, and misunderstood chapters in our recent past." ―Eric Newman, Executive Producer, "Narcos"

"Steve Murphy and Javier Pena recount their involvement in the pursuit and ultimate victory over a savvy and ruthless killer who declared an uncivil war against his own country. Never failing to credit Colombian heroism in this gripping struggle, Murphy and Pena offer fresh details of the chase for Pablo Escobar that resulted in his defeat and reclamation of the country from the deadly forces of narco-terrorism. A must-read for any fan of Narcos!" Chris Brancato, Executive Producer, "Narcos"

“Steve Murphy and Javier Pena are the real deal; true heroes of the drug war.
Manhunters outlines the most important operation in the history of DEA; the killing of the most brutal and notorious drug lord in the world, Pablo Escobar. They give an incredible account of that day in Medellin, Colombia, when Pablo was killed by Colombian police that were supported, advised, and trained by these two American warriors who were on the scene when it all happened. This book is a great read and a critical account of DEA’s finest hour." ―LTG (Ret.) William G. Boykin, Former Commander of U.S. Army Special Forces and Founding Member of Delta Force

“Manhunters grabs you from the first page and gives you a front-row seat into the harrowing inter-agency and international hunt for the brutal narcotrafficker Pablo Escobar. Two unlikely heroes recount their stories in a way that is both compelling and captivating.” ―Congresswoman Mary Bono

“A compelling read about the adventures of two true American law enforcement heroes who ultimately took on the world’s first narco-terrorist, the world’s most wanted criminal, the world’s largest cocaine baron, Pablo Escobar, and won! They include accounts of other investigations, personal challenges, and the sacrifices made not only by them but their families as well.” ―Barbara Comstock, former VA congresswoman

“Prepare to re-live one of the greatest man hunts through the eyes of two unconventional and unrelenting DEA agents. This is a story of two real life underdogs who did the impossible and lived to write about it."
―Patrick Bet-David

About the Author

STEVE MURPHY worked undercover sting operations in Miami, and was eventually dispatched to Colombia where he worked with partner Javier Pena to track Escobar.

JAVIER F. PEÑA
was hired by the DEA in 1984 as a special agent, and spent six years tracking Pablo Escobar with partner Steve Murphy.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press; First Edition (November 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250202884
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250202888
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.73 x 1.28 x 8.63 inches
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A great read regardless of what book genre you’re into!
My dad is an avid reader so I knew he would enjoy this book despite the fact that he prefers mainly non fiction. My dad said the book opened his eyes to the reality of what DEA agents go through especially good DEA agents such American agents Javier Pena & Steve Murphy. The files of the search for Escobar were recently declassified allowing an opportunity to get all the raw details of these agents journey, strategies, hardships, failures & finally total victory. The book takes you on an intimate yet emotional roller coaster into the lives of these agents and what lead them to such bravery of taking on one of the most largest & most violent drug lords, Pablo Escobar. Had the book been a little more balanced with sharing more about Escobar and how he achieved such a ruthless title, it would be a 5 star book. Nether less it’s still a fantastic read and we would definitely recommend it to all lovers of books or even beginner readers.
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