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OverviewPower, Money, Sex: The Corrupt Trifecta! This captivating book uncovers the insidious web of deceit that infiltrates every facet of our nation's past and present. Immerse yourself in the stories of 50 of the most audacious frauds, cons, and lies! Discover the dark underbelly of American history as you delve into the gripping pages of Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption. From the heights of Wall Street to the heart of Main Street, from the hallowed halls of the Capitol to the battlefields of the military, and from the glitz and glamour of entertainment to the sanctity of science, no realm is immune to the clutches of corruption. Through meticulous research, this riveting account exposes both notorious figures and obscure swindles, including ... Bernie Madoff's infamous Ponzi schemes Big Pharma scandals the Black Sox the dark secrets of the Catholic Church Operation ABSCAM the seedy underworld of the Mafia Harvey Weinstein Corruption in the White House the Enron deceit the shocking depths of NYPD corruption Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker the Lehman Brothers collapse the Watergate break-in and cover-up the Clinton/Lewinsky affair J. Edgar Hoover's abuse of power the Sackler family's opioid empire and many other dishonest and duplicitous people and organizations!! With more than 120 photos and graphics, Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. In the pursuit of money, influence, and fame, the line between right and wrong sometimes becomes blurred, leaving a trail of shattered trust and broken dreams. Take an illuminating journey into the cons, scams, and shady deals that have shaped our nation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard EstepPublisher: Visible Ink Press Imprint: Visible Ink Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.80cm ISBN: 9781578597963ISBN 10: 157859796 Pages: 275 Publication Date: 03 August 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Overview: The Corrupting Influence of Power 2. Business 3. Education 4. Entertainment 5. Law Enforcement 6. Media 7. Medical and Pharma 8. Military 9. Organized Crime 10. National and Local Politics 11. Religious 12. Sex 13. Sports 14. Unions Further Reading IndexReviews“… chronicles country’s long and colorful history of cons and corruption. … The deals seemed too good to be true, and they were. … Richard Estep’s “Grifters, Frauds and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption” lays it all out. It’s a history of American rogues dedicated to life, larceny, and the pursuit of happiness — well, their own, anyway. … the book offers a wide array of lowlifes.” – New York Daily News Author InformationRichard Estep is the author of more than twenty books, including Visible Ink Press’ Serial Killers: The Minds, Methods, and Mayhem of History's Most Notorious Murderers, The Serial Killer Next Door: The Double Lives of Notorious Murderers and The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book. Additionally, he’s written numerous paranormal nonfiction titles, including The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm: Unraveling the History & Hauntings of a Serial Killer’s Home. He is a regular columnist for Haunted Magazine and has also written for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services and appears regularly on TV shows such as Haunted Case Files, Haunted Hospitals, Paranormal 911, and Paranormal Night Shift. He has had a lifelong fascination for true crime, the military, and ghosts. British by birth, Richard now makes his home in Colorado a few miles north of Denver, where he serves as a paramedic and lives with his wife and a menagerie of adopted animals. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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