‘Without a Badge: Undercover in the World's Deadliest Criminal Organization’ is the account of a gritty NYPD detective who went undercover, risking his life to infiltrate South America’s powerful Cali drug cartel. In the book, written by Jerry Speziale and Mark Seal, Speziale details how he was able to infiltrate powerful drug distribution cartels by leading them to believe that he was a trustworthy member of the illegal drug importing network. On "loan" to the DEA, Speziale proved to be a one man wrecking crew whose shrewd tactics undermined the very foundations of the cartels’ code of honor. Once the web of distrust was spun the organization crumbled under its own weight as many members were killed by their drug over-lords. It is a powerful and gripping story which explores the character of a man whose personal sacrifices were critical to the success of breaking the cartels.
