About the author
Nick Bilton is a British-American journalist and author who has reported on technology companies, online culture, and the people building power through new platforms. His books combine institutional reporting with fast narrative scenes.
American Kingpin reconstructs the creation of Silk Road and the investigation that identified Ross Ulbricht. Bilton has also written Hatching Twitter and a book about the hidden history of the socialite Ann Woodward.
Where to start
Start with American Kingpin for Bilton's crime reporting; choose Hatching Twitter next for his account of conflict among a technology company's founders.
