--- product_id: 14807514 title: "Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, And The Sting That Launched The War On Drugs" brand: "jason ryan" price: "€ 41.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14807514-jackpot-high-times-high-seas-and-the-sting-that-launched store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, And The Sting That Launched The War On Drugs **Brand:** jason ryan **Price:** € 41.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, And The Sting That Launched The War On Drugs by jason ryan - **How much does it cost?** € 41.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14807514-jackpot-high-times-high-seas-and-the-sting-that-launched) ## Best For - jason ryan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jason ryan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, And The Sting That Launched The War On Drugs ## Images ![Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, And The Sting That Launched The War On Drugs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Lbj5xnQYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting. *by C***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023* Kinda hard to follow with so much back and forth. But fun to read and very interesting ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Some good parts, Some bad parts *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2012* Jackpot is the story of a group of marijuana smugglers, living the high life and making tons of money during the late '70s and early '80s. In concentrates on a group of young men, most of them with ties to the state of South Carolina and details their rise and fall as drug kingpins. === The Good Points ===*Parts of the tale are truly spellbinding. Jason Ryan does an excellent job of leading us through several of the smuggling trips, mostly by boat. The details of some of these trips are amazing, as "drug kingpins" run out of gas, food, water, get lost, drop drugs in the ocean, and generally resemble McHale's Navy.*We watch as a number of high school dropouts become quite rich, with their biggest problems being what to do with all the money.*As the enterprises begin to unwind, there is a fascinating saga of these men turning on each other, giving state's evidence, and leading worldwide tales of evasion, false-identities, narrow escapes from law enforcement and living the high-life with one eye cast over their shoulders.*We meet an ambition group of law enforcement officials and US Attorneys, some of whom seem to be at least as ambitions as the smugglers, although they were playing for different stakes.===The Bad Points===*The book definitely needed a better editor. The first few chapters border on unreadable due to the constant introduction to new characters, many of whom are not important to the storyline. Most of these characters are indistinguishable from one another in the plot, and their descriptions become so intermingled and forgettable that I almost put the book down.*Ryan never gets beyond the surface of the tale. We are not privy to the details of setting up a smuggling operation, any of the background on setting up the deals, or any of the interpersonal conflicts that doubtless existed among the smugglers. We also miss out on the story behind the story- for example Ryan relates how there was a temporary cease-fire in Lebanon so the smugglers could onload a cargo of smuggled drugs. Quite a claim, and one that requires a bit more detail and explanation than a simple statement that it happened.*Parts of the book were very slow-going, making it tempting to put the book down. === Summary ===The good parts of the book were good, but the bad parts were pretty bad. Overall I'd say the book was just good enough to keep reading, although I was tempted to stop several times. The middle of the book, describing actual smuggling runs, was the best part, while the beginning and end were boring and often mundane.If you are a fan of true crime, it is probably worth a read, but don't be afraid to skim the first few chapters, you won't miss much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars things that only can happen in the low country *by K***7 on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023* So liked the book, and surprise, they are making movie on it and it's going to stream on Hulu. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14807514-jackpot-high-times-high-seas-and-the-sting-that-launched](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14807514-jackpot-high-times-high-seas-and-the-sting-that-launched) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*