A searing investigation into the Sackler dynasty, whose pharmaceutical empire fueled America’s opioid crisis. From OxyContin’s aggressive marketing to legal evasions, Empire of Pain traces greed, power, and denial at the heart of a national tragedy. Keefe blends journalism and narrative skill to reveal how a powerful family shaped public health policy and profited from addiction.
About Patrick Radden Keefe
An American investigative journalist and staff writer for The New Yorker, renowned for his deep-dive non-fiction books and articles. His works, including Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland and Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, meticulously unpack complex true stories, exposing hidden histories, power dynamics, and the pursuit of justice. Keefe's rigorous research and compelling storytelling have established him as a master of narrative non-fiction.
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