Bad Blood

Like Bad Blood, this is a gripping piece of investigative journalism that exposes massive financial fraud and the culture of greed surrounding it. It follows the astonishing true story of Jho Low, a mastermind who orchestrated one of the biggest heists in history.

This definitive account of the Enron scandal is a spiritual predecessor to Bad Blood, detailing how corporate hubris and creative accounting led to a massive collapse. It captures the same feeling of watching a house of cards fall apart due to systemic deception.

Keefe masterfully uncovers the history of the Sackler family and their role in the opioid crisis, mirroring Carreyrou's ability to expose powerful figures hiding behind a veneer of legitimacy. It is a meticulous, deeply researched look at how institutional power can be weaponized for profit.

This book provides an inside look at the cutthroat, 'grow-at-all-costs' culture of Silicon Valley, much like the environment at Theranos. It is a fast-paced narrative about a charismatic founder whose ambition eventually leads to his own downfall.

This account of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme explores the psychology of a con artist and the enablers who allowed the fraud to continue for decades. Fans of Bad Blood will appreciate the deep dive into how such a massive deception was sustained for so long.

This book investigates the high-stakes world of hedge funds and the government's attempt to prosecute Steven Cohen for insider trading. It shares the same investigative rigor and tension found in Bad Blood, focusing on the intersection of wealth, power, and ethics.

Farrow's relentless investigation into Harvey Weinstein mirrors Carreyrou's pursuit of the truth against powerful, intimidating forces. It is a masterclass in investigative journalism that highlights the personal risks involved in exposing systemic corruption.

Lewis provides a fascinating, up-close look at the rise and spectacular implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto exchange. Much like Elizabeth Holmes, Bankman-Fried is a complex, flawed protagonist whose story serves as a cautionary tale of modern tech disruption.

This is a gripping true-life thriller about a financier who becomes an activist after witnessing the corruption in Russia, leading to a dangerous battle against the state. It shares the high-stakes, 'David vs. Goliath' energy that makes Bad Blood so compelling.

Maddow explores the corrupting influence of the oil and gas industry, connecting the dots between political power and corporate malfeasance. Readers who enjoyed the investigative scope of Bad Blood will appreciate how this book connects global events through greed and deception.