The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

The Silk Road: A Digital Market of Vice

In 2011, a new online marketplace emerged on the dark web. Known as the Silk Road, it allowed users to anonymously buy and sell a wide range of illegal goods and services, including drugs, weapons, and stolen credit card numbers.

American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

by Nick Bilton

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21582 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	343 pages

FREE

The Silk Road quickly became a major player in the online drug trade. By 2013, it was estimated to be generating over $20 million in revenue per year. However, the Silk Road's success also attracted the attention of law enforcement.

The FBI's Manhunt

In 2013, the FBI launched a nationwide manhunt for the Silk Road's creator. They believed that the site was being run by a man known as "Dread Pirate Roberts."

For years, the FBI pursued every lead, but they were unable to track down Dread Pirate Roberts. The case seemed destined to go unsolved.

Ross Ulbricht: Unmasking the Mastermind

In 2013, a young man named Ross Ulbricht was arrested in San Francisco. The FBI believed that Ulbricht was Dread Pirate Roberts, the mastermind behind the Silk Road.

Ulbricht denied the charges, but the evidence against him was overwhelming. In 2015, he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

The Untold Story

The Silk Road case is one of the most fascinating and complex in recent history. It involves a cast of characters, including hackers, drug dealers, and law enforcement officers.

The new book, "The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road," tells the untold story of the Silk Road and the man who created it.

The book is based on exclusive interviews with key players in the case, including Ulbricht himself. It offers a unique glimpse into the dark web and the people who operate within it.

A Riveting Read

"The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road" is a riveting read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, the dark web, or the future of online marketplaces.

American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

by Nick Bilton

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21582 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	343 pages

FREE