Savages (novel)

Savages is a crime novel by American author Don Winslow, published in 2010.[1] It was followed in 2012 by a prequel, The Kings of Cool.[2]

For the 1993 novel by Richard Laymon, see Savage (Laymon novel). For The 2006 graphic novel by David Almond, see The Savage (Almond book).
Savages
First edition
AuthorDon Winslow
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreThriller, Crime novel
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
2010
Media typePrint
Pages320
ISBN9781439183373

Plot summary

Ben and Chon are two Americans running a lucrative marijuana operation out of Laguna Beach, California. Their business thrives until members of the Mexican Baja Cartel decide they want to enter the same business. When Ben and Chon resist the Mexicans' demands, the cartel kidnaps "O" (short for Ophelia), the boys' close confidante and frequent bedroom playmate. Ben and Chon conjure schemes to outwit their adversaries and win back O, using everything from improvised explosive devices to masks.

Film adaptation

In 2012, the novel was adapted into a film of the same name, directed by Oliver Stone and co-written by Winslow.[3]

References
  1. "Savages" (2010-07-01). Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  2. Riordan, Bruce (2020-04-03). "Border Stories: A Guide to the Novels of Don Winslow." CrimeReads. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  3. "Don Winslow on Savages". Filmmaker Magazine. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 2016-11-02.


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