Roben Farzad

About the Author

Roben Farzad is an acclaimed journalist and author whose incisive storytelling has illuminated the shadowy underbelly of American ambition and excess. With a background in investigative reporting for outlets like Forbes and The New York Times, Farzad brings a sharp eye for detail and a narrative flair to his nonfiction works, blending meticulous research with vivid, cinematic prose. His debut book, Hotel Scarface: Where Cocaine Cowboys Partied and Plotted to Control Miami, chronicles the wild saga of Miami's Mutiny Hotel during the cocaine-fueled 1980s, revealing how a single venue became the epicenter of drug lords' dreams and the city's transformation. Farzad's writing not only entertains but also offers profound insights into the intersections of crime, culture, and power, making complex histories accessible and gripping for a wide audience.