Empire of Pain, Rogues & The Snakehead - Patrick Radden Keefe 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Rogues
The Snakehead
Empire of Pain

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Picador

Overview
This collection brings together three of Patrick Radden Keefe's acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction in one paperback set. Empire of Pain traces the Sackler family's rise through Purdue Pharma and its role in the opioid crisis. Rogues gathers Keefe's New Yorker profiles of grifters, killers, and rebels operating at the edges of the law. The Snakehead follows a Chinatown immigrant-smuggling network and the human cost of the American dream. Together they showcase Keefe's meticulous reporting, ideal for readers who love investigative journalism, true crime, and deeply researched history.

About the Books
Patrick Radden Keefe has built a reputation as one of the sharpest investigative journalists writing today, and this set captures him at his best. Empire of Pain is his sweeping account of the Sackler dynasty, unraveling how a private, image-conscious family built a pharmaceutical empire on OxyContin while the opioid epidemic devastated American communities. Rogues collects a dozen of Keefe's celebrated magazine profiles, each a self-contained portrait of a con artist, smuggler, assassin, or whistleblower whose story exposes something larger about greed, power, or justice. The Snakehead is Keefe's earlier investigation into Sister Ping, a Chinatown restaurateur who built a multimillion-dollar human-smuggling empire, and the immigrants whose desperate journeys tested the limits of American law and compassion. Across all three books, Keefe combines years of reporting, court documents, and candid interviews to produce nonfiction that reads with the tension of a thriller. Readers consistently praise his ability to humanize complicated, morally gray subjects without losing sight of the larger systems at play. This set is a strong introduction to his catalog and a satisfying deep dive for anyone who wants more.

Key Benefits

• Brings together three of Patrick Radden Keefe's acclaimed nonfiction titles in one paperback set
• Combines true crime, investigative journalism, and modern history in a single collection
• Features Empire of Pain, Keefe's widely reviewed history of the Sackler family and the opioid crisis
• Perfect for fans of narrative nonfiction, long-form journalism, and character-driven true stories
• Makes a thoughtful gift for readers who love discussion-worthy nonfiction
• A great way to build out a home library with investigative, research-driven writing

Book-by-Book Guide
Rogues — A collection of Keefe's New Yorker profiles spotlighting con artists, smugglers, and other figures operating at the margins of the law.
The Snakehead — An investigation into Sister Ping's Chinatown-based human-smuggling operation and the immigrants swept up in her network.
Empire of Pain — A multigenerational history of the Sackler family and their pharmaceutical company's role in fueling the opioid crisis.

About the Author
Patrick Radden Keefe is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books, including Say Nothing, Empire of Pain, Rogues, and The Snakehead. His investigative journalism has taken him deep into pharmaceutical boardrooms, international smuggling networks, and the private lives of con artists and criminals. Keefe is known for combining rigorous research with a novelist's sense of pacing, producing narrative nonfiction that reads with the tension of a thriller while remaining grounded in fact.

Why You'll Love This Set
A must-have set for true-crime and investigative journalism fans, this collection makes a thoughtful gift for the nonfiction reader in your life, a standout addition to any home library, or a smart pick for book clubs seeking their next deep, discussion-worthy read. It's an easy choice for birthdays, holidays, or simply treating yourself to hours of gripping, real-world storytelling.

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