[2][3] While at St. Mark's, he also formed a band with future electronic dance music artist Spencer Brown.
[7] Writing for GQ, he investigated the assault of American director Jordan Vogt-Roberts at a Ho Chi Minh City nightclub.
[10] Following a brief period as a music critic, Marshall began writing features and cover stories[11] for Texas Monthly.
[13] Writing for Sports Illustrated, Marshall exposed corruption among Thai government officials and Hollywood executives concerning life rights after the Tham Luang cave rescue.
[16] The book describes Marshall's investigation into a multi-million dollar Xanax trafficking ring at the College of Charleston and fraternity houses around the Deep South.