Den of Thieves by James B. Stewart

Den of Thieves by James B. Stewart

#1 Bestseller • A Pulitzer Prize–winning exposé of Wall Street’s greatest scandal

Den of Thieves is the definitive account of the 1980s insider-trading scandal that shook the foundations of Wall Street. Written by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist James B. Stewart, this explosive work details how four titans—Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Martin Siegel, and Dennis Levine—engineered the most elaborate financial crime of its time, nearly escaping with billions.

With unprecedented access to secret grand jury records, insider interviews, and confidential trading data, Stewart paints an unforgettable portrait of greed, ambition, and corporate corruption. He also chronicles the relentless efforts of a team of determined investigators who exposed the inner workings of this high-stakes criminal web and held its perpetrators accountable.

Inside the story:

• The rise and fall of Wall Street’s most powerful players
• How a secret trading ring was built—and eventually dismantled
• Revelations that reshaped financial oversight and market regulation

Perfect for: Readers of true crime, finance and business professionals, and anyone fascinated by power, justice, and the limits of ambition.