Book description
From the award-winning author of Sandworm comes the propulsive story of a new breed of investigators who have cracked the Bitcoin blockchain, exposing once-anonymous realms of money, drugs, and violence. "I love the book... It reads like a thriller... These stories are amazing." (Michael Lewis) Over the last decade, a single innovation has massively fueled digital black markets: cryptocurrency. Crime lords inhabiting lawless corners of the internet have operated more freely--whether in drug dealing, money laundering, or human trafficking--than their analog counterparts could have ever dreamed of. By transacting not in dollars or pounds but in currencies with anonymous ledgers, overseen by no government, beholden to no bankers, these black marketeers have sought to rob law enforcement of their chief method of cracking down on illicit finance: following the money. But what if the centerpiece of this dark economy held a secret, fatal flaw? What if their currency wasn't so cryptic after all? An investigator using the right mixture of technical wizardry, financial forensics, and old-fashioned persistence could uncover an entire world of wrongdoing. Tracers in the Dark is a story of crime and pursuit unlike any other. With unprecedented access to the major players in federal law enforcement and private industry, veteran cybersecurity reporter Andy Greenberg tells an astonishing saga of criminal empires built and destroyed. He introduces an IRS agent with a defiant streak, a Bitcoin-tracing Danish entrepreneur, and a colorful ensemble of hardboiled agents and prosecutors as they delve deep into the crypto-underworld. The result is a thrilling, globe-spanning story of dirty cops, drug bazaars, trafficking rings, and the biggest takedown of an online narcotics market in the history of the Internet. Utterly of our time, Tracers in the Dark is a cat-and-mouse story and a tale of a technological one-upmanship. Filled with canny maneuvering and shocking twists, it answers a provocative question: How would some of the world's most brazen criminals behave if they were sure they could never get caught?
Emerald Goddess
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Bad Bunny
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GuTzd
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Sepukku
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Thumb Candy
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Crossing Guard
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Berlin Kamikaze
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Curio
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Street Squirrel
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Prof. Smirk
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Noisy Girl
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Flashpoint
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Dancing Madman
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable.
Lady Pomegranate
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance β it's a must-have for any reader. This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Necessary Momentum
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Abiss
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Miss Nova
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Toy Dogwatch
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Alpha
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. π Adding excitement to everyday tasks β this app is my partner in productivity! ππ I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience