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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780753547007
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352
Dive into the gripping inside story of Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the Silk Road, in this thrilling narrative that charts the rise and fall of an online drug kingpin. This New York Times Bestseller recounts the astonishing true account of how a twenty-six-year-old tech genius transformed his bedroom into a billion-dollar drug empire, eluding the authorities along the way.
In 2011, Ulbricht launched the Silk Road, a pioneering marketplace operating on the Dark Web where everything from drugs to hacking services was traded outside governmental boundaries. As the site ascended to a staggering $1.2 billion in sales, law enforcement initiated a relentless two-year manhunt for the enigmatic figure behind it, leading to a cat-and-mouse game unlike any other.
Featuring exclusive insights and two billion digital breadcrumbs left by Ross, bestselling author Nick Bilton unveils an intricate tale full of unexpected twists, life-or-death stakes, and the dramatic tension between digital anonymity and government control. This account illustrates the complex world of illicit online commerce and the relentless pursuit of justice. A must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, crime, and human ambition. Order your copy today and explore how ambition can lead down a perilous path.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780753547007
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352
Description:
The thrilling inside story of the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of The Silk Road.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom - and almost got away with it.
In 2011, a twenty-six-year-old programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market- the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anything - drugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, poisons - free of the government's watchful eye. While the federal government were undertaking an epic two-year manhunt for the site's elusive proprietor, the Silk Road quickly ballooned into a $1.2 billion enterprise.
Ross embraced his new role as kingpin, taking drastic steps to protect himself - including ordering a hit on a former employee. As Ross made plans to disappear forever, the Feds raced against the clock to catch a man they weren't sure even existed, searching for a needle in the haystack of the global Internet.
Drawing on exclusive access to key players and two billion digital words and images Ross left behind, New York Times bestselling author Nick Bilton offers a tale filled with twists and turns, lucky breaks and unbelievable close calls. It's a story of the boy next door's ambition gone criminal, spurred on by the clash between the new world of libertarian-leaning, anonymous, decentralised Web advocates and the old world of government control, order and the rule of law.
ISBN: 9780753547007
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352
Dive into the gripping inside story of Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the Silk Road, in this thrilling narrative that charts the rise and fall of an online drug kingpin. This New York Times Bestseller recounts the astonishing true account of how a twenty-six-year-old tech genius transformed his bedroom into a billion-dollar drug empire, eluding the authorities along the way.
In 2011, Ulbricht launched the Silk Road, a pioneering marketplace operating on the Dark Web where everything from drugs to hacking services was traded outside governmental boundaries. As the site ascended to a staggering $1.2 billion in sales, law enforcement initiated a relentless two-year manhunt for the enigmatic figure behind it, leading to a cat-and-mouse game unlike any other.
Featuring exclusive insights and two billion digital breadcrumbs left by Ross, bestselling author Nick Bilton unveils an intricate tale full of unexpected twists, life-or-death stakes, and the dramatic tension between digital anonymity and government control. This account illustrates the complex world of illicit online commerce and the relentless pursuit of justice. A must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, crime, and human ambition. Order your copy today and explore how ambition can lead down a perilous path.
### Delivery Information
Your order will be dispatched swiftly to ensure you receive this compelling title as soon as possible. Enjoy fast, reliable delivery right to your doorstep, enhancing your reading experience with our top-notch service.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780753547007
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352
Description:
The thrilling inside story of the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of The Silk Road.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom - and almost got away with it.
In 2011, a twenty-six-year-old programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market- the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anything - drugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, poisons - free of the government's watchful eye. While the federal government were undertaking an epic two-year manhunt for the site's elusive proprietor, the Silk Road quickly ballooned into a $1.2 billion enterprise.
Ross embraced his new role as kingpin, taking drastic steps to protect himself - including ordering a hit on a former employee. As Ross made plans to disappear forever, the Feds raced against the clock to catch a man they weren't sure even existed, searching for a needle in the haystack of the global Internet.
Drawing on exclusive access to key players and two billion digital words and images Ross left behind, New York Times bestselling author Nick Bilton offers a tale filled with twists and turns, lucky breaks and unbelievable close calls. It's a story of the boy next door's ambition gone criminal, spurred on by the clash between the new world of libertarian-leaning, anonymous, decentralised Web advocates and the old world of government control, order and the rule of law.