Killing for Profit – Julian Rademeyer
Killing for Profit exposes the vast criminal economy behind the illegal rhino-horn trade, tracing poaching, corruption, organised crime, and global trafficking networks from South Africa to international markets.
Investigative journalist Julian Rademeyer combines courageous reporting with extensive research to reveal the scale of environmental crime and the people profiting from a conservation crisis. The result reads with the urgency of true crime while confronting one of Southern Africa’s most pressing wildlife issues.
Rated 4.07/5 on Goodreads from over 220 readers. Readers describe it as compelling and eye-opening, praising the depth of research and fearless journalism. Some found the investigative detail dense, particularly if expecting a lighter conservation read.
Perfect for fans of The Elephant Whisperer, Blood Lions, The Feather Thief, Bad Paper, Mindhunter, and The New Kings of Crude.
Ideal for readers interested in:
- Wildlife conservation and rhino poaching
- Environmental crime
- South African investigative journalism
- Corruption and organised crime
- True-crime nonfiction
- Global trafficking networks
A trade paperback (2012) in Good condition, with moderate wear, some page yellowing, and all pages present.