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American Kingpin

The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

Book • 2017

American Kingpin tells the story of Ross Ulbricht, a libertarian-leaning programmer who built the Silk Road, an online marketplace for drugs and other illicit goods on the dark web.

The book details Ulbricht's transformation from a college dropout to the mastermind behind a billion-dollar drug empire, and his eventual capture by law enforcement.

The narrative is filled with twists and turns, including the involvement of crooked FBI agents, murder-for-hire plots, and the complex interplay between technology, libertarian ideology, and law enforcement.

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

Jonathan Becker

Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

when discussing the potential for true crime podcasts.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

as a book he's been recommending for 10 years, focusing on Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

, highlighting the author's meticulous research and ability to create an immersive narrative.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

as a page turner, describing the story of Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he was working on about the NRA, which was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent events.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

as a compelling read about Ross Ulbricht.

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

as a book about

Ross Ulbricht

, the creator of Silk Road.

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Recommended by

Jonathan Becker

for its blend of tech startup and crime thriller elements.

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Mentioned by

Nick Loper

as part of the narrative nonfiction genre, about tracking down the Silk Road website owner.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

in relation to Ross Ulbricht's story, highlighting its romantic and captivating nature.

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