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Smuggler
- Narrated by: Roger Reaves
- Length: 24 hrs and 54 mins
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Smuggler
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Publisher's Summary
Roger Reaves grew up a poor farm boy in Georgia and went from making 'moonshine' to becoming one of the most prolific smugglers of the 20th century. He covered six continents, transporting 20 ton ship loads of hash, tons of cocaine, and completed more than 100 sorties across the US border with plane loads of marijuana. His friends and associates spanned the globe - from Medellin Cartel kingpins Jorge Ochoa and Pablo Escobar, to "Mr. Nice" Howard Marks and the infamous Barry Seal who was Roger's close friend and employee. He escaped from prison on five separate occasions; was shot down in both Mexico and Colombia; and tortured almost to death in a Mexican prison. Despite it all, Roger still has a twinkle in his eye as he recounts his life story. And you have probably never heard of him...till now.
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- Robert
- 16-01-2023
Excellent
Well written story from a great perspective very interesting and good the way points out what judges do to people
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- Shane
- 10-02-2022
great listen
Found it very honest and interesting. Narration by author was a big plus as he was telling his own story and his accent was a big part of it.
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- Scott Almond
- 02-08-2022
Smuggler
What an incredible story. We could all learn a lot from Reaves, despite being a smuggler he has a good moral compass.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-12-2022
Great story teller
Great story teller but at the of the day stop justifying your crime - your just a criminal that supported murderers and evil. You weave a great tale but you choose to support drug bosses. God knows.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-04-2023
This tale will make you wonder... "What if.."
I think this is made better by the fact its narrated by the author, who better to tell their own tale who did so with emotion, detail and at times brutal honesty.
This will especially appeal to people with a bit of rogue in them, those with a sense of mischief and with a twinkle in their eye.
I am one such, I've had not half the adventures described in this book but man did this story have me on the edge of my seat at times, other times laughing out loud and also sadness at the human impact. I listened to it at every opportunity.
If I'd had the physical copy it'd be one of those books you'd say "I couldn't put it down."
I'm glad to see Roger Reaves is now released and is a popular guest on talks and podcasts.
He has a great story and tells it well.
I genuinely think this is the most interesting tale I've heard in all my years.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-09-2021
Fantastic
This is a must read. What a horrible unbalanced world we live in. Thanks Rodger for your take on life and love.
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- Thaddeus Sturzaker
- 11-07-2024
Good book but frustrating at the end
The story is good and Roger seems like a lovable scamp. But by the end of the book I felt sorry for his wife, family and friends having to go through all the stress everytime he got caught and got put in prison.
By the last few chapters there was plenty of signs for him to just stop smuggling and enjoy his life with his family.
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- Andre Pretorius
- 17-11-2022
Superb!
One of the best written and narratives I’ve ever listened to!!
Exceptional Roger. Many truths about our warped society.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-12-2022
Fascinating
Crime doesn’t pay, but what an adventurous life. Well read.
Would recommend to anyone, very enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-01-2022
Incredible Book I loved it
This is one of the best books I ever read I highly recommend it
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