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A review by jo5heffe
Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation by Dean Jobb
4.0
Fast non fiction about a notorious con man from 1920s Chicago.
Leo Koretz was a successful businessman who was well respected, charitable, and revered by his community. The head of the successful Bayano Syndicate company, oil had just been discovered in Panama and it was about to make both Leo and his investors a load of money. Unfortunately it was all fake.
This book was really fun as it explored Leo's history, con, and the ensuing man hunt and trial. The author also investigated the history of the confidence scheme in America and how it still prevails today. Though not my favorite, this might be the easiest to read non-fiction I've picked up in a while.
If looking for more exciting semi-political non-fiction check out "Red Notice" by Bill Browder
Leo Koretz was a successful businessman who was well respected, charitable, and revered by his community. The head of the successful Bayano Syndicate company, oil had just been discovered in Panama and it was about to make both Leo and his investors a load of money. Unfortunately it was all fake.
This book was really fun as it explored Leo's history, con, and the ensuing man hunt and trial. The author also investigated the history of the confidence scheme in America and how it still prevails today. Though not my favorite, this might be the easiest to read non-fiction I've picked up in a while.
If looking for more exciting semi-political non-fiction check out "Red Notice" by Bill Browder