Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports

The Investigation That Changed Baseball Forever

In Game of Shadows, award-winning investigative journalists Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams unravel the shocking details of the BALCO steroids scandal, which exposed the rampant use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports. This gripping exposé provides an in-depth look at how Barry Bonds, one of baseball's greatest players, became entangled in the most notorious doping controversy in history.

What This Book Reveals

• The rise of Victor Conte and his BALCO laboratory, which provided undetectable steroids to elite athletes.
• Barry Bonds’ transformation and how jealousy over Mark McGwire’s 1998 home run record led him to steroid use.
• The secret grand jury testimonies, confidential documents, and audio recordings that exposed doping in baseball.
• The involvement of athletes across multiple sports, including Olympians and NFL players.
• The federal investigation that led to Congressional hearings on performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

Why This Book Matters

More than just a sports story, Game of Shadows is an investigative masterpiece that uncovers the culture of doping, deception, and the lengths to which athletes and institutions went to protect their reputations. The book offers an unfiltered, deeply researched account of the scandal that reshaped Major League Baseball and modern athletics.

Who Should Read This Book?

Perfect for sports enthusiasts, baseball fans, and investigative journalism readers, this book is essential for:

• Baseball historians and fans interested in the impact of steroids on the sport.
• Readers fascinated by true crime and investigative journalism.
• Athletes and coaches seeking insights into the world of performance-enhancing drugs.

About the Authors

Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams are award-winning investigative journalists who played a key role in uncovering the BALCO scandal. Their groundbreaking reporting for the San Francisco Chronicle led to national headlines and a deeper examination of steroids in professional sports.

ISBN Information

ISBN-13: 9781592401994

ISBN-10: 1592401996

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Explore the truth behind baseball’s biggest scandal with Game of Shadows. A must-read for those who want an inside look at the investigation that changed professional sports forever.