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Marching Powder: A True Story of Friendship, Cocaine, and South America's Strangest JailRusty Young was backpacking in South America when he heard about Thomas McFadden, a convicted English drug trafficker who ran tours inside Bolivia's notorious San Pedro prison. Intrigued, the young Australian journalisted went to La Paz and joined one of Thomas's illegal tours. They formed an instant friendship and then became partners in an attempt to record Thomas's experiences in the jail. Rusty bribed the guards to allow him to stay and for the
Rusty Young was backpacking in South America when he heard about Thomas McFadden, a convicted English drug trafficker who ran tours inside Bolivia's notorious San Pedro prison. Intrigued, the young Australian journalisted went to La Paz and joined one of Thomas's illegal tours. They formed an instant friendship and then became partners in an attempt to record Thomas's experiences in the jail. Rusty bribed the guards to allow him to stay and for the next three months he lived inside the prison, sharing a cell with Thomas and recording one of the strangest and most compelling prison stories of all time. The result is Marching Powder.
This book establishes that San Pedro is not your average prison. Inmates are expected to buy their cells from real estate agents. Others run shops and restaurants. Women and children live with imprisoned family members. It is a place where corrupt politicians and drug lords live in luxury apartments, while the poorest prisoners are subjected to squalor and deprivation. Violence is a constant threat, and sections of San Pedro that echo with the sound of children by day house some of Bolivia's busiest cocaine laboratories by night. In San Pedro, cocaine--Bolivian marching powder--makes life bearable. Even the prison cat is addicted. Yet Marching Powder is also the tale of friendship, a place where horror is countered by humor and cruelty and compassion can inhabit the same cell. This is cutting-edge travel-writing and a fascinating account of infiltration into the South American drug culture.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 05/01/2004
ISBN: 9780312330347
Pages: 371
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.12h x 6.58w x 1.04d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/03/2004 pg. 187
Booklist 05/15/2004 pg. 1585
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★★★★★ 5
My Partner Wore It to My Class Reunion
Size: Medium, Color: Black
This MAGE MALE men’s 3-piece slim fit suit was absolutely perfect for my class reunion. My partner looked incredibly sharp and put-together, and the one-button design gave it a modern, elegant look. The vest really elevated the outfit and made it stand out from a standard suit.
The fit was flattering and tailored, and the fabric felt comfortable enough to wear for hours without looking wrinkled or stiff. The quality exceeded our expectations for the price, and the suit photographed beautifully as well.
He received so many compliments throughout the night, and it truly made the occasion feel extra special. Highly recommend this suit for formal events, reunions, or any time you want to make a great impression.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Buy 2 sizes if you are interested.
I ordered this suit for an event, unfortunately was not able to wear it.
The Vest was missing, it fit bigger than it should (over sized although I measured), and the black jacket came with a WHITE STAIN. The suit and vest were the main reason for my purchase.
The material of the suit was comfortable and stretchable, pants fit well. The bow tie and pocket piece were great in color and detail, brand new.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026
★★★★★ 3
No bow tie
Size: Large, Color: Navy-194
I didn’t come with bow tie
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Product for the Price! Love!
Size: Medium, Color: Dark Grey
Unless you have a very strange out of proportioned body, this will probably work out great for you! Even if you are a little heavy on bottom or up top---you can probably upsize and get a good fit. I was amazed after purchasing two of these suits, one in black with a peak lapel for my husband, and a grey shawl collar for my son---they are plenty long in the pants and my boys are a little above average height at 6' and 6' 1". The material is great and they are absolutely fine and include a bow tie and pocket square as well. Unless you are James Bond and are gonna wear this suit on the regular, I think it will be perfect for most men for several occasions, weddings, prom, or any super special occasion or event where you need to look great. I will say that even my son at 6' 1" needed the pants shortened, and I am glad because I feared they would be too short. For some reason, my husband's were perfect on the pant length. I am glad that I bought these and took the chance. I paired them with patent black shoes that I also found on Amazon, and my boys looked fantastic! For reference my husband is a 38 waist and 32 length pant and a 46 reg jacket, muscular build and I ordered him the XL slim fit, when he normally wears a L. My son is a 32 waist and 33 length pant and 38 reg jacket, with a very slim muscular build. I ordered him the slim fit Medium, and he typically wears a M. These sleeves are supposed to be a little bit "short" so that the cuff of your shirt is clearly visible, fyi. Both fit and no returns, but my son's vest was a little large on him. My son is super fit, lean, and my husband has a (gorgeous) 😉 dad bod with a dad belly but not a pot belly. His vest was perfect. The vests are adjustable in the back. Be aware that the pants do not have the satin stripe down the side if that is what you are looking for. My boys have tuxedos with the striped pants as well and they were from a department store and are wonderful, BUT out of the bag? for this price? and one minor adjustment on the pants?... I am still amazed these worked out so well! I almost feel sorry for the suckers who pay too much, because you don't need to! Lastly, they were both folded compactly and nicely in packages that had not been previously opened. They needed a minor steam but were not incredibly wrinkled. They shipped quickly and were slim fit but not a SUPER ridiculous slim fit. The fabric weight is on the thinner side on the pants, but still all a go and wins for us. Who knew? Tuxedos from Amazon! Yes!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for Formal Events – Looked Amazing at a Mardi Gras Ball
Size: Medium, Color: Black
My husband wore this 3-piece suit to a Mardi Gras ball and it was absolutely perfect. The fit was true to size, and the vest really elevated the overall look. The material felt high quality for the price—comfortable, breathable, and not stiff at all, even after hours of wearing it.
He received multiple compliments throughout the night, and the suit photographed beautifully under ballroom lighting. It arrived well packaged and needed minimal steaming before wearing. Overall, we were very impressed with the style, quality, and value. We would definitely purchase again for future formal events.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026