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Empire of Deception

Empire of Deception

the incredible story of a master swindler who seduced a city and captivated the nation
Biography & MemoirBusiness & Economics
Pages
581
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

In the wild days of Chicago's Roaring Twenties, a charismatic lawyer named Leo Koretz orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme, swindling investors out of millions with promises of phantom timberland and oil wells. When his deception crumbled, Koretz vanished, sparking an international manhunt. This book details his audacious life, the pursuit by a power-hungry state's attorney, and his mysterious end in prison, offering a look at the timeless methods of swindlers.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeMysteriousIntellectualComplex
Anti-HeroBetrayal

Genres

Biography & Memoir Business & Economics History True Crime Biography

Authors

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Dean Jobb

Dean Jobb writes compelling non-fiction, often exploring true crime and historical events. His books include Empire of Deception, a true story of historical fraud, and histories like Acadians and The Cajuns. He also shares his expertise in journalism with works such as Media Law for Canadian Journalists.

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Peter Berkrot

Peter Berkrot is the author of Unfettered, a work exploring themes of freedom and self-discovery. He writes compelling fiction that draws readers into thought-provoking narratives.