The Dope Runner
The Dope Runner is based on actual events that occurred in Colombia in recent years but are here retold in fictional form to preserve anonymity for security reasons. Pablo, the central character, is a typical young man of his generation, ruthlessly ambitious and determined to get rich quick. Though attaining success and held in high esteem in his native country, he is totally lacking in ethics and ideology and is therefore capable of betraying anyone and of committing the most horrendous crimes to further his interests.
This is the story of a battle between Good and Evil in which the perverse ambition of the leading character tips the balance in his favor but causes untold harm to his own people. The tale is told in simple, gripping language, conveying images that become engraved on your memory. Past events recorded here will help the reader to better understand current happenings and the behavior of certain high-profile public figures in the complex world of today.
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The Dope Runner
The Dope Runner is based on actual events that occurred in Colombia in recent years but are here retold in fictional form to preserve anonymity for security reasons. Pablo, the central character, is a typical young man of his generation, ruthlessly ambitious and determined to get rich quick. Though attaining success and held in high esteem in his native country, he is totally lacking in ethics and ideology and is therefore capable of betraying anyone and of committing the most horrendous crimes to further his interests.
This is the story of a battle between Good and Evil in which the perverse ambition of the leading character tips the balance in his favor but causes untold harm to his own people. The tale is told in simple, gripping language, conveying images that become engraved on your memory. Past events recorded here will help the reader to better understand current happenings and the behavior of certain high-profile public figures in the complex world of today.
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The Dope Runner

The Dope Runner

by A. J. Ortega
The Dope Runner

The Dope Runner

by A. J. Ortega

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Overview

The Dope Runner is based on actual events that occurred in Colombia in recent years but are here retold in fictional form to preserve anonymity for security reasons. Pablo, the central character, is a typical young man of his generation, ruthlessly ambitious and determined to get rich quick. Though attaining success and held in high esteem in his native country, he is totally lacking in ethics and ideology and is therefore capable of betraying anyone and of committing the most horrendous crimes to further his interests.
This is the story of a battle between Good and Evil in which the perverse ambition of the leading character tips the balance in his favor but causes untold harm to his own people. The tale is told in simple, gripping language, conveying images that become engraved on your memory. Past events recorded here will help the reader to better understand current happenings and the behavior of certain high-profile public figures in the complex world of today.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940148522423
Publisher: EPocketBook Publishing
Publication date: 10/09/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 548 KB

About the Author

A.J.Ortega published articles and columns in several of Colombia�s daily papers, where his views were always controversial. In fact, he waged a one-man war on corruption. Active in politics, he served as general Secretary of Colombia�s Conservative Party and was elected to Congress. He held important administrative posts and, as a businessman, established a number of successful enterprises. His many publications include poetry, novels, and investigative journalism.
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