"Midnight Express" is a memoir written by Billy Hayes, detailing his harrowing experience of being arrested for drug smuggling in Turkey in the 1970s. The book chronicles his imprisonment, the brutal conditions he faced, and his desperate attempts to escape from a Turkish prison. The narrative highlights the challenges of navigating a foreign legal system and the impact of drug addiction. Hayes' story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug trafficking and the severe consequences that can arise from such choices. The book was later adapted into a successful film in 1978.