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The Border

By: Don Winslow
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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The explosive, highly anticipated conclusion to the epic Cartel trilogy from the New York Times best-selling author of The Force.

The war has come home.

For over 40 years, Art Keller has been on the front lines of America’s longest conflict: the War on Drugs. His obsession with defeating the godfather of the Sinaloa Cartel - Adán Barrera - has cost him people he loves, even taken a piece of his soul.

Now Keller is elevated to the highest ranks of the DEA, only to find that in destroying one monster he has created 30 more that are wreaking chaos in his beloved Mexico. But not just there.

Fighting to end the heroin epidemic scourging America, Keller finds himself surrounded by an incoming administration that’s in bed with the very drug traffickers that Keller is trying to bring down.

From the slums of Guatemala to the marbled corridors of Washington, DC, Winslow follows a new generation of narcos, cops, addicts, politicians and mere children fleeing the violence for the chance of a life in a new country.

A shattering tale of vengeance, corruption and justice, The Border is an unflinching portrait of modern America, a story of - and for - our time.

©2019 Don Winslow (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Scary Crime Latin American War Mexico

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"The year’s best thriller." (Sunday Times, Books of the Year)

"One of the great literary achievements of the century so far." (Daily Telegraph)
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This is an epic achievement. Like others have mentioned, 30 gripping hours whizz by as you are drawn through the multiple story arcs. I hadn’t listened to the first two books in the trilogy (not available grrrr!) and you don’t have to to enjoy this one.
The book is a biting indictment of the futility of the war on drugs and it’s cost in human terms. It s extremely well written - tight and cohesive and the narration is brilliant.

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Enjoyed the book. Sad when it came to an end. It seems set up to have a sequel. Especially as some characters like Nico, Flora , Sean etc..didn't get fully fleshed out. Lots of parallels with the current US administration.

Insight into the brutal drug cartels

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Excellent multi detailed plot and characters. Absolutely riveting and extremely thought provoking. Not for the squeamish!

A tour de force

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Loved it. Read a few of Don Winslow's book but this was my favourite. Amazing character development and plot. Loved the ending and fully agree and believe with the point being made about the failure of the war on drugs. highly recommend!

Incredible

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Great wrap up to the series, I could read it again. extra points for the obvious trump trolling

Utterly brilliant

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