Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Manon Wall Street

Name: Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Manon Wall Street
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (5103 reviews)
Author: Sheelah Kolhatkar

by Sheelah Kolhatkar

Nonfiction Business

4.4 (5,103)

4.4 stars from 5,103 reviews. One of the highest rated Nonfiction books we track.

426 pages~7.1 hr readPublished by Random HousePublished 2018-01-25

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by how the ultra-wealthy operate above the law and want a granular, documented account of modern financial crime.
You enjoyed the tenacity and moral complexity in books about power and corruption, and appreciate rigorous reporting over commentary.
You want to understand what actually happened in the 2008 financial crisis aftermath, beyond the headlines and think pieces.

Maybe not for you if...

You need clear villains and heroes. Cohen's story is murkier than that, and the legal system's outcomes may frustrate you.
You want a quick business lesson or actionable financial advice. This is a deep-dive into one man's empire, not a primer.
You prefer narrative-driven storytelling over investigative detail. Kolhatkar builds her case methodically, which some find slower than a thriller.

About this book

Sheelah Kolhatkar examines the government's seven-year investigation into billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen and his firm, SAC Capital. Cohen and other hedge fund pioneers built their wealth through financial speculation and market betting rather than traditional business ventures. He was regarded as one of the greatest traders in history until SAC Capital became the focus of federal prosecutors, who characterized it as a "magnet for market cheaters" with a culture that pursued "edge"—including "black edge," or inside information. The firm was indicted and pleaded guilty to charges related to an insider trading scheme, though Cohen himself was never charged. The book explores questions about the power and influence of those at the top of high finance and their impact on the economy.

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Currently around #22K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 5,103 reviews

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