{"title":"Miles Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiles Johnson is a celebrated author in the world of \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e literature, known for crafting suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With an uncanny ability to weave intricate plots and believable characters, his work resonates with those who crave a gripping read. Among his notable contributions is the enthralling book, \u003cstrong\u003eChasing Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has captivated a dedicated following of mystery enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohnson's literature often explores the darker facets of human nature, blending psychological depth with thrilling action. His attention to detail and skill in setting up unexpected twists are remarkable, placing him among the most exciting authors in his genre. If you're in search of a book that combines tension, drama, and the unpredictable nature of crime, Miles Johnson's collection is a must-explore for any true thriller aficionado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection featuring \u003cstrong\u003eChasing Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just an exploration of crime but a journey into the depths of suspense and intrigue. Prepare to embark on a thrilling ride with Miles Johnson's works that promise not just stories, but experiences you won't soon forget.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chasing-shadows-by-miles-johnson-9780349128672","title":"Chasing Shadows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compulsive true crime thriller about modern-day international drugs trafficking, terrorism, and the mafia, following an investigation driven by one DEA agent, Jack Kelly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChasing Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e was longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association 2024 ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction and was highly commended for Best New Author at the 2024 True Crime Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudges' Citation:\u003c\/b\u003e \"A cleverly constructed account of three different characters representing different aspects of the ruthless and fierce drugs trade. Never a dull moment. A real page-turner... This book is gripping and immerses you in the very real world of the characters.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Read this powerful book by Miles Johnson right now.\" - Roberto Saviano, author of \u003ci\u003eGomorrah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"McMafia for the new age\" - Catherine Belton, author of \u003ci\u003ePutin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and then took on the West\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Compelling, visceral and highly readable.\" - Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMoneyland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"As breathless, complex and on-the-edge suspenseful as the finest thriller fiction - but it's all real, which makes it truly extraordinary.\" - Lee Child\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This astonishing and cinematic rollercoaster of a debut will bring Miles Johnson's talent into the brilliant light. Delivered with trademark verve and precision, it achieves that rare and precious thing that is the goal of all great reporting: it reveals the world to itself.\" - Alex Perry, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Mothers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiles has used his extensive Italian contacts to get a fully-fleshed out story in the Mafia section; likewise with the Hezbollah characters. He has interviewed over 100 people for the book, including many hours with Jack Kelly, the DEA investigator and hero of the book, which gives us an intimate look at a man dedicated to catching bad guys at the expense of his personal life.\" - Dan McCrum, author of \u003ci\u003eMoney Men\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMafia capo \u003cb\u003eSalvatore Pititto\u003c\/b\u003e is in trouble. His wife is angry. His mistress is angry. And he is sweating in Calabria on the biggest cocaine deal of his career. Meanwhile, in the US, veteran DEA agent \u003cb\u003eJack Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e is on the trail of the dirty money funding dangerously powerful figures. One of them, \u003cb\u003eMustafa Badreddine\u003c\/b\u003e, is a shadowy master bomb maker dispatched to Syria's civil war for his final mission. Each man has devoted his whole life to an institution that will eventually turn on him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on hundreds of interviews and wiretap evidence from five different countries, \u003ci\u003eChasing Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e is a compulsive true-crime thriller that draws us into a secret world of greed, ambition, and betrayal—exposing the dark side of globalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807761912044,"sku":"9780349128672","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7740243482312.jpg?v=1757502310"},{"product_id":"chasing-shadows-by-miles-johnson-9780349128658","title":"Chasing Shadows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Compelling, visceral and highly readable' Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMoneyland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compulsive true crime thriller about modern-day international drugs trafficking, terrorism, and geopolitical intrigue following an investigation driven by one DEA agent, Jack Kelly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree very different men battle to control their destinies as they hurtle through the hall of mirrors of the global shadow economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e, a veteran US Drug Enforcement Administration agent, is tasked with following a trail of dirty money across continents from a top-secret investigative unit based in Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvatore Pititto\u003c\/b\u003e is an ambitious Mafia capo working on a vast cocaine shipment who becomes unexpectedly pulled into an arms-smuggling conspiracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMustafa Badreddine\u003c\/b\u003e is a ghost-like master terrorist wanted by governments across the world who has been secretly dispatched to Syria for his final mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach man, born in radically different circumstances in the 1960s, is in his own way grappling with the powerful and unstoppable forces that shape the world around us; forces which topple governments, send refugees fleeing across borders, and put guns in the hands of mercenaries and militias. Each has devoted his whole life to an institution – the DEA, the Mafia, and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah – and each will eventually be destroyed or betrayed by the thing they believe in the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet during 2015 and 2016, as the global order began to implode under the pressures of the Syrian civil war and the European refugee crisis, \u003ci\u003eChasing Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e looks back over the historical conflicts, events, and personal histories that have shaped the lives of these three men. 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