An Evening with T.J. English
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Join the Books & Books Literary Foundation for a conversation with acclaimed true-crime author T.J. English. On Saturday, December 14 at Books & Books in Coral Gables, English will discuss his latest book The Last Kilo: Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America, an epic saga of one of the most successful cocaine trafficking organizations in American history.
The Last Kilo unveils the behind-the-scenes story of “Los Muchachos,” a syndicate led by Willy Falcon, whose rise in the cocaine trade was as much about managing corruption as it was about smuggling drugs. English takes readers through the glamorous and dangerous world of 1980s Miami, where Falcon and his partners built an international distribution network worth over a hundred million dollars annually. The book reveals how Falcon’s life as a Cuban exile turned narco overlord intertwined with fame, boat races, and an empire that shaped the era’s drug culture.
T.J. English offers unprecedented access to Falcon and his associates, bringing fresh insights into the cocaine business. His investigative approach traces the downfall of Falcon's empire amidst the War on Drugs, exposing the intersection of organized crime, politics, and corruption. The Last Kilo is a true-crime classic, providing an in-depth look at an infamous chapter in Miami's history.
T.J. English is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including Havana Nocturne, Paddy Whacked, The Savage City and Where the Bodies Were Buried. His work has appeared in Esquire, Vanity Fair, Playboy, and New York Magazine. A seasoned journalist, English brings his expertise to this gripping narrative about the rise and fall of a cocaine empire.
Tickets are required for this event, with each admission allowing up to two guests and including a copy of The Last Kilo. Books will be distributed upon entry.