
The King of the Peso
A Father’s Legacy of Crime and Corruption
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Based on the memoir Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family by Pietro La Greca Jr. (a.k.a. Picho), this is a multigenerational story of loyalty, power, betrayal and love.
Step into the twisted universe of The King of the Peso, a pioneering Original series that blends intense storytelling with unparalleled immersion into a world of corruption on both sides of the border. Picho, voiced by the sagacious Harvey Guillén, serves as our guide through the intricate tapestry of frauds woven by his intimidating con man of a father, Pietro La Greca, played with captivating charm by the one and only Peter Stormare. Pietro, our suave protagonist, moves from one con to another, finally running Mexico’s biggest money laundering scheme during the worst economic period in the country’s history. From the beginning, Pietro is on a relentless quest for power, marrying into a Mexican dynasty for some extra spice, and he hopes, wealth beyond his wildest dreams. Maya, brought to life by the elegant Teresa Ruiz, is blissfully unaware she's the leading lady in the plot and becomes the unsuspecting heiress to both love and deception. Add in her social butterfly brother Nando, played by the brilliant Alejandro Edda, and her powerful border-controlling father, Don Fernando, together with thirty other actors, and you have a sometimes humorous, often dark, odyssey through ambition, crime, deceit, and the unrelenting pursuit of the American dream, as The King of the Peso unfolds like a Tarantino movie.
©2022 Pietro La Greca Jr. and John Rogers (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC
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- 11-30-24
Once you start, you cannot stop.
Once you start listening to this story make sure to clear your schedule because you won’t be able to do anything else until you get to the end of this amazing story. The actors bring the story to life and you can picture this being made into a television series with so many engrossing characters and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The only negative is that it comes to an end to soon. You want to hear more about Pietro, Sr, Picho, Maya and Nando. Do yourself a favor and listen to this today. Just make sure you don’t have any other plans for the day once you start listening.
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- 12-15-24
the addiction and losses of pietro and how Maya always was poised but clear eyed and loyal to those she should of.
story lines an opening into another's life as a family. the good, bad, and ugly.
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- 01-09-25
Very engaging
Liked Pietro Jr give this account - it seems like a true story. Some of the background noises were too loud
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Very exciting story and very well produced
The story is fun and exciting with a great cast and production! I can't wait for the next one.
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Great story line
Loved the multiple characters and engagement during every episode. It was also long enough to keep me engaged without it being too long to lose interest.
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- 11-29-24
Incredible true story - Start listening today
I listened to this non-stop over the holidays. Couldn’t pause it for a second. What a well told thrilling, suspenseful adventure. Wow!!! Pietro Jr (Picho) is a true survivor. Thank you for sharing this heart wrenching true life tale. This needs to be made into a tv show ASAP. It reminded me of the best shows ever made like Narcos, Ozark and Sopranos. Netflix’s or HBO/ MAX are you listening. This is what podcasts should all be. A Cinema experience inside your AirPods. Pass the word “Best of 2024”
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- Megan MacNeal
- 12-14-24
Interesting history
Very interesting story of Tijuana’s life behind the tourist veil. Especially interesting as I have visited there for years.
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- 12-18-24
1st time, now forever Fan
The story was so well written and easy to follow and that's something hard when you have adhd like me. More please
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- KW_Hyde
- 12-29-24
Incredible comeback
Well told story. I’m sure there was much more heartbreak as it was lived out, but how proud you should be to break the cycle and still show gratitude and love for your family. God Bless you!
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- 01-13-25
Well produced!
This book is well done. The author tells his story from first person perspective in such a way that it draws you in. When I listen to the book, I can actually feel that I’m there in the midst of everything. I will definitely be listening to this book again.
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