In 'McMafia,' Misha Glenny unveils the shadowy underworld of global crime syndicates that operate beyond the reach of law enforcement. Through gripping narratives and deep investigative insights, he explores the powerful connections between politics and organized crime. The book reveals how legitimate businesses can be intertwined with illicit activities, creating a complex web of corruption. Glenny's journey takes readers across continents, exposing the chilling realities of a world where morality is blurred. This is not just a tale of crime; it's a compelling examination of how modern society grapples with its darkest corners.
By Misha Glenny
Published: 2009
"In a world where borders are blurred and the line between legality and crime is increasingly thin, trust is the ultimate currency.""
Misha Glenny's groundbreaking study of global organized crime is now the inspiration for an 8-part AMC crime drama starring James Norton (War and Peace), Juliet Rylance, and David Strathairn. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the deregulation of international financial markets in 1989, governments and entrepreneurs alike became intoxicated by dreams of newly opened markets. But no one could have foreseen that the greatest success story to arise from these events would be the worldwide rise of organized crime. Today, it is estimated that illegal trade accounts for one-fifth of the global GDP. In this fearless and wholly authoritative investigation of the seemingly insatiable demand for illegal wares, veteran reporter Misha Glenny travels across five continents to speak with participants from every level of the global underworld--police, victims, politicians, and even the criminals themselves. What follows is a groundbreaking, propulsive look at an unprecedented phenomenon from a savvy, street-wise guide.
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McMafia
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Misha Glenny is a distinguished British journalist and author renowned for his expertise in Eastern European politics and organized crime. He is best known for his widely acclaimed non-fiction works, including "McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld" and "The Fall of Yugoslavia: The Third Balkan War." Glenny's writing style combines rigorous research with engaging narratives, often weaving personal stories and historical context into his analysis. With a career spanning multiple decades, he has contributed insightful commentary to numerous publications and has served as a BBC foreign correspondent.
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