The California Kid : From USC Golden Boy to International Drug Kingpin - Owen Hanson

The California Kid

From USC Golden Boy to International Drug Kingpin

By: Owen Hanson, Alex Cody Foster

Paperback | 26 November 2024 | Edition Number 1

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  1. Owen Hanson's Story To Be Told in Three Upcoming Documentaries:Mark Wahlberg's production company, Unrealistic Ideas, is in the works on a docuseries about Owen Hanson with Amazon Sports. Netflix is working on a docuseries with the federal agents who took down Owen Hanson and his multimillionaire dollar criminal empire. R.J. Cipriani, a high stakes gambler who was the lynchpin in Hanson's arrest, is also in exclusive development with Sony Pictures' docuseries, Jackpot, which follows Cipriani's part in Hanson's arrest. The California Kid is Owen Hanson's own reflections on his actions that led to a 21 year prison sentence, millions of dollars in drug trafficking, and 3 anticipated docuseries.
  2. For Fans of True Crime: The California Kidchronicles the rise, fall, and aftermath of Owen Hanson's life so far from a USC Star athlete from a broken home, to the mastermind behind a multimillion dollar criminal empire, and finally to a prisoner serving 21 years for his crimes. Fans of Catch Me If You Canand The Wolf of Wall Street will feel right at home as they watch Hanson discover his surprising aptitude for drug trafficking, achieve the glamourous and fast-paced lifestyle he envied, and slowly devolve into a state of paranoia as the federal agents' case against him strengthens.
  3. Coauthored by Award-Winning Alex Cody Foster: Alex Cody Foster is an award-winning author in the true crime genre. Foster has ghostwritten eight #1 Amazon bestselling books. Foster was featured prominently on the hit Netflix documentary, Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee, because of his role as McAfee's personally appointed biographer. Foster's signature, yet previously anonymous, writing skills promise a gripping and expertly crafted narrative that captivates readers, drawing them into the world of Owen Hanson and leaving a lasting impact on their perceptions of ambition, crime, and redemption.
Industry Reviews

"Take highlights from the best crime drama, the best story about someone who's gone wrong, Shawshank Redemption and Tony Robbins, and put them all together . . . and, then, you're still not close! Owen Hanson is a profoundly unique human and his stunning life path is going to inspire millions." -Richard Greene, Author and Political Communications Strategist

“Owen was living the life people make movies about before Netflix was even around. His life wasn’t for show, it was for dough.” —Luke Petitgout Former NFL Offensive Tackle, First Round Draft Pick, New York Giants

"I thought I knew my friend, but his secret life was like something out of a movie - a wild mix of The Wolf of Wall Street and Blow. Now, he's sharing his incredible true story. I'm hoping he'll write a second book, revealing even more details of his journey after his arrest. His transformation is an inspiration, and I can't wait to see what's next.” —Derek Loville, Former NFL Running Back 3x Super Bowl Champ (2x Denver Broncos/ 1x San Francisco 49ers)

“What a fascinating book…one learns the inside of USC football, fraternity life, the mob, and prison. They're all intertwined. Owen’s story is remarkable… you can’t stop reading it." —Michael Levi, M.D., team podiatrist for the L.A. Clippers

"Blow meets Friday Night Lights: a wild, vividly-written tale of American addiction, greed, and betrayal.” —Gus Garcia-Roberts, author of Jimmy The King: Murder, Vice, and the Reign of a Dirty Cop

“A deeply compelling story about a young man’s rise from a broken middle-class home to the heights of organized crime. Owen, a self-taught Kingpin with just a USC degree, had no background in the criminal underworld, but excelled in it. He surrounded himself with wealthy college kids and adapted to their lifestyle. This is the essential true crime read of the year, a tale of ambition, excess, and the blurred lines between good and evil.” —Evan Wright, Author of Generation Kill

“What a wild ride! Owen’s story is bold and spectacularly unique, as he navigates the reader alongside his piercing insight and surprising candor. An inspiring tale of redemption unlike any other.” —Lou Ferrigno Jr., actor

"Owen’s story is so intense and gripping-- It's one of those tales that's so wild you’d think it was fiction, but it’s all real. The journey he’s been through is remarkable, and the best part is that it’s clear he’s on the brink of an amazing comeback.” —Tray Rush, YouTuber and Entrepreneur

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