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Century's talent for fleshing out pivotal historical and personal events makes this book a standout in its genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dark Art: My Undercover Life in Global Narco-terrorism\u003c\/em\u003e transports readers into the clandestine world of global crime. Century, with his unrivalled flair for in-depth research and vivid recounting, provides a thrilling, real-world espionage tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Douglas Century's works today and experience the blend of meticulous research and spellbinding storytelling that has earned him a distinguished place in contemporary literature. 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Edward Follis mastered this dark art over the course of his distinguished 27 years with the US's Drug Enforcement Administration, where he bought bags of coke in a red Corvette, negotiated multi-million-dollar deals on board private jets, and developed covert relationships with men who were not only international drug-traffickers but—in some cases—operatives for Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and the Mexican federation of cartels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning five continents and filled with harrowing stories about the world's most ruthless drug lords and terrorist networks, Follis's memoir reads like a thriller. 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