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21 books in this category

American Kingpin

American Kingpin

Nick Bilton

Tells the true story of Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet market, and his rise and fall in the world of cybercrime.

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Billion Dollar Whale

Billion Dollar Whale

Tom Wright

Investigates the 1MDB scandal involving Jho Low, exposing one of the largest financial frauds in history and its impact on global finance.

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Chaos

Chaos

Tom O'Neill

Investigates the Manson murders, uncovering conspiracy theories and controversies surrounding the case.

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Black Edge

Black Edge

Sheelah Kolhatkar

Investigates insider trading on Wall Street, focusing on the case against billionaire Steven Cohen’s hedge fund.

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Panzram

Panzram

Thomas E. Gaddis

A biography of Carl Panzram, a notorious criminal, examining his life and the factors that shaped his violent behavior.

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In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

Truman Capote

A true crime novel about the brutal murder of a family in Kansas, blending reportage with novelistic storytelling.

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Best Evidence

Best Evidence

David S. Lifton

Investigates the assassination of JFK, presenting theories on evidence tampering and conspiracy.

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The Spider Network

The Spider Network

David Enrich

Chronicles the story of the LIBOR scandal, detailing the manipulation of interest rates by financial traders.

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Dark Towers

Dark Towers

David Enrich

Investigates the scandal and controversy surrounding Deutsche Bank, detailing its connections to financial crises.

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Four Hours in My Lai

Four Hours in My Lai

Michael Bilton

Investigates the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, examining its causes and consequences.

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Other People's Money

Other People's Money

Charles V. Bagli

Investigates the financial and real estate dealings behind the 2008 financial crisis, with a focus on New York City.

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Say Nothing

Say Nothing

Patrick Radden Keefe

Investigates the Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on a notorious abduction and the lasting impact of the conflict.

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The Tiger

The Tiger

John Vaillant

Chronicles the story of a Siberian tiger and the manhunt to capture it, exploring the relationship between humans and nature.

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Confessions of a Sociopath

Confessions of a Sociopath

M.E. Thomas

A memoir by a diagnosed sociopath, offering insights into her life, thought processes, and behavior.

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Positively Fifth Street

Positively Fifth Street

James McManus

Chronicles the author’s experience at the World Series of Poker, blending memoir with crime reporting.

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Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer

Chronicles the journey of Chris McCandless, who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness with tragic consequences, exploring themes of freedom and isolation.

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Bringing Down the House

Bringing Down the House

Ben Mezrich

True story of MIT students who used card-counting to win millions in Las Vegas casinos.

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The Stopwatch Gang

The Stopwatch Gang

Greg Weston

The true story of a group of Canadian bank robbers known for their meticulously planned heists.

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Confidence Game

Confidence Game

Christine S. Richard

Investigates a major financial fraud case, delving into the psychology of deception.

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Furious Hours

Furious Hours

Casey Cep

Chronicles a murder, courtroom drama, and Harper Lee's investigation into the story.

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Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon

David Grann

True-crime story about the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI.

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