The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream

The Snakehead by Keefe is a gripping true crime story that reads like a mashup of The Godfather and Chinatown, complete with gun battles, a ruthless kingpin, and a mountain of cash.

This panoramic investigation reveals the inner workings of Sister Ping's complex empire and the decade-long FBI investigation that brought her down.

Keefe follows an often incompetent and sometimes corrupt INS as it pursues desperate immigrants risking everything to come to America, painting a stunning portrait of a generation of illegal immigrants and the intricate underground economy that sustains and exploits them.

Grand in scope yet propulsive in narrative force, The Snakehead is both a kaleidoscopic crime story and a brilliant exploration of the ironies of immigration in America.

Essential reading for anyone interested in true crime or the complexities of the American immigrant experience, this book is a must-have for any fan of suspenseful storytelling.