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Filthy rich

Filthy rich

The Jeffrey Epstein Story
Politics & SocietyTrue Crime
Pages
336
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the dark world of power, money, and corruption in this true-crime investigation. This book uncovers the shocking details behind sex scandals, police misconduct, and the actions of a notorious financier. It's a deep dive into the hidden lives of the ultra-wealthy and the systems that enable their crimes.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyInformative
Morally Grey

Genres

Politics & Society True Crime Sociology

Authors

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John Connolly (journalist)

John Connolly (1943 to 2022) was an American investigative journalist and former New York City police detective. He reported for Vanity Fair and spent a decade at Time magazine, and contributed to Spy, Premiere and the Daily Beast. He co-wrote Filthy Rich: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein (2016) with James Patterson and Tim Malloy. He is not the Irish novelist John Connolly, author of the Charlie Parker novels.

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James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Filthy Rich based on a true story?

    This book is a non-fiction account that delves into the real-life events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's financial and sexual misconduct, drawing from extensive research and interviews.

  • How does this book connect to James Patterson's other works?

    Filthy Rich is part of James Patterson's "True Crime" series, where he collaborates with other authors to explore real-world criminal cases, distinguishing it from his more common fictional thrillers.

  • Does Filthy Rich have a screen adaptation?

    This book was adapted into a four-part documentary series for Netflix, which further explores the details of the case and features interviews with survivors.