The Mastermind (Atavist)
In this seven-part investigative series, author Evan Ratliff details the unbelievable true story of Paul Le Roux, a former computer programmer turned international criminal mastermind. Le Roux built a cartel that peddled in prescription drugs, weapons, narcotics, money laundering, and murder. His story is a crime thriller come to life, and Ratliff - co-founder and editor-in-chief at Atavist - has penned an unforgettable account thanks to his dogged commitment to pursuing the story wherever it took him. This is a landmark submission in long-form journalism and is sure to keep you interested, entertained, and guessing until the very end. Read the series here.
