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Brutal gang life exposed in a memoir.

Recommended for fans of true crime. This book provides a raw and unflinching look into the violent world of the MS-13 gang, told through the firsthand account of a former member turned informant. It is a gripping and shocking read that will appeal to those interested in true crime stories and the inner workings of organized crime groups.

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ISBN: 9781401323240
Publisher: Hachette Books
Date of Publication: 2011-08-15
Format: Hardback
Related Collections: True Crime, Sociology, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Crime, Biography, Social Issues
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Like any American teenager, Brenda Paz spent much of her time with her friends. They would go to parties, listen to music, and show off their cars late into the night. But Brenda and her friends belonged to the Mara Salvatrucha--the MS-13--the most violent gang in America, and in addition to enjoying the things that all teenagers do, her friends were thieves, drug dealers, human traffickers, and murderers. A street gang that began in Los Angeles in the 1980s, the Mara Salvatrucha has spread across the United States and Central America with startling speed, boasting tens of thousands of members. They deal ruthlessly with competing gangs and any members who display disloyalty, often leaving a trail of dismembered corpses in their wake. They are poised to surpass the Mafia as the country's most organized criminal network. And by operating within the insular Central American immigrant communities, the Mara Salvatrucha has been able to easily elude law enforcement. All that changed when Brenda Paz turned informant for the FBI, exposing the incredible scope of the gang's operations. But Brenda's cooperation with the FBI was only the beginning. What followed is an extraordinary story of strength, intelligence, and incredible courage. This Is for the Mara Salvatrucha takes us into a dark and violent world that few people have seen, but is closer than you think.


Author: Samuel Logan
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication Date: 15 Aug 2011
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