"Narcotopia" unfolds the riveting tale of an indigenous community orchestrating the ascent of the world's most formidable narco-state, while America grapples to thwart their influence.

Within the narcotics-producing epicenter of Asia lies the dominion of the Wa people. Masters of the Golden Triangle, a rugged expanse nestled between Burma, Thailand, and China, the Wa's 30,000-strong army, armed with missiles and attack drones, eclipses the might of Mexican cartels, reducing them to mere street gangs.

In the realm of the $60 billion meth trade, the Wa moguls stand unparalleled, renowned for mass-producing pink, vanilla-scented speed pills. These illicit proceeds prop up Wa State, a legitimate nation complete with its own legal system, anthems, educational institutions, and electricity grid. While the Wa leaders bask in adulation from their populace, U.S. policymakers vilify them as ruthless "kingpins" poisoning society for profit.

Journalist Patrick Winn, an award-winning storyteller, delves deep into the reality of Asia's preeminent drug-trafficking organization. Drawing from the account of a former Wa commander turned DEA informant, this enthralling narrative dismantles the myths surrounding the war on drugs, culminating in a chilling revelation: the origins of the Wa syndicate bear the smudged fingerprints of CIA involvement.

"Narcotopia" unfolds as a saga of indigenous people harnessing the power of narcotics to forge a nation from the ground up. Unraveling against the backdrop of covert U.S. intelligence operations gone awry, the story offers a stark portrayal of a people's journey to nationhood and the unintended consequences of clandestine geopolitical maneuvering.