{"title":"Jeff Farrell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jeff Farrell, an author who specialises in bringing gripping true-life stories to readers through his compelling biographies and memoirs. Known for his engaging narrative style, Farrell skillfully transports readers into the heart of real events and impactful personal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Cocaine Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting exploration of life inside some of the world's most notorious prisons. Co-authored with Paul Keany, this book offers an unflinching look at the highs and lows of Keany's life, from high-stakes drug smuggling to survival in a brutal prison environment. It's a tale of redemption and endurance that's hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Farrell's skilful storytelling and immersive attention to detail ensure that his books are not just accounts of events, but rather vivid journeys into the lives and experiences of remarkable individuals. Whether you're a fan of true crime, dramatic personal tales, or insights into the human condition, Jeff Farrell's collection is a must-have for your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cocaine-diaries-by-jeff-farrell-9781780576077","title":"The Cocaine Diaries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shocking expose of drugs, riots, rape, kidnap and murder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'It won't happen to me. That's what I thought when I got on the plane to Venezuela. But it did - I got caught.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaught smuggling half a million euros' worth of cocaine, Paul Keany was sexually assaulted by Venezuelan anti-drugs officers before being sentenced to eight years in the notorious Los Teques prison outside Caracas. There he was plunged into a nightmarish world of coke-fuelled killings, gun battles, stabbings, extortion and forced hunger strikes until finally, just over two years into his sentence, he gained early parole and embarked on a daring escape from South America...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAided by his extensive prison diaries, Keany reveals the true horror of life inside Los Teques—a shocking underworld behind bars where inmates pay protection money to stay alive, prostitutes do the rounds, and vast amounts of cocaine are smuggled in for cell-block bosses to sell on to prisoners for huge profits. \u003cem\u003eThe Cocaine Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable story, told by Keany with honesty, courage, and even humour, despite knowing that every day behind bars might have been his last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380081381612,"sku":"9781780576077","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26547183482821.jpg?v=1744840715"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jeff-farrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}