Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

Patrick Radden Keefe’s Empire of Pain is a meticulously researched exposé of the Sackler family and their central role in the opioid crisis. Keefe traces decades of calculated corporate strategy, political influence, and public manipulation, revealing how wealth and power insulated the Sacklers from scrutiny. The narrative moves with the momentum of a thriller, yet its emotional depth lies in the human suffering left in the family's wake. Keefe’s investigative precision is matched by his moral clarity, presenting a devastating portrait of greed dressed as philanthropy. It is a defining work of contemporary reporting and a blistering indictment of unregulated capitalism.