Surviving Pablo Escobar by Jhon Jairo Velásquez

Surviving Pablo Escobar by Jhon Jairo Velásquez, also known as “Popeye,” is a riveting memoir recounting his life as one of Pablo Escobar’s top hitmen and his time serving 23 years in prison.

The book offers chilling insights into Colombia’s drug wars, the Medellín Cartel, and the violence that defined an era.

It explores Velásquez’s transformation behind bars, detailing his journey of survival and self-reflection amidst one of the darkest chapters in modern history.