Den of Thieves

Pulitzer Prize-winner James B. Stewart meticulously lays out how four of Wall Street's most influential figures—Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Martin Siegel, and Dennis Levine—engineered a complex web of insider trading that rocked the financial industry to its core. These masterminds created a colossal insider-trading ring, almost walking away with billions of dollars' worth of illicit gains.

The book paints a vivid picture of the high-stakes world of finance during the 1980s, a time marked by excess, ambition, and unforgiving competition. Stewart introduces us to the men behind the curtain, exploring their motivations, strategies, and eventual downfall. He highlights how a determined group of underdog investigators tirelessly worked against formidable odds, going head-to-head with some of America’s most expensive and aggressive legal teams to unravel the truth and bring these financial titans to justice.

Based on secret grand jury transcripts, numerous interviews, and actual trading records, Den of Thieves uncovers explosive new revelations about key players Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky. Stewart weaves these facts into an unforgettable narrative that offers keen insights into human nature, the dark side of big business, and a crime of unprecedented scale.

For anyone intrigued by true stories of financial intrigue, corruption, and the relentless quest for justice, Den of Thieves offers a compelling and illuminating read that holds relevance in any era.