Don Lacher

About the Author

Don Lacher is a seasoned investigative journalist and author whose work delves into the shadowy intersections of global crime and societal impact. With decades of experience reporting from conflict zones and urban underbellies, Lacher brings a sharp, unflinching eye to the forces shaping modern illicit economies. His debut book, 'Getting High: The Globalization of Drug Crime,' meticulously traces the transnational networks fueling the drug trade, from South American cartels to street-level distribution in North America and beyond. Drawing on exclusive interviews, archival research, and on-the-ground observation, Lacher exposes the human cost and policy failures that perpetuate this pervasive crisis, offering readers a compelling narrative that blends rigorous analysis with gripping storytelling to illuminate one of the world's most pressing challenges.