Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation

By Jobb, Dean

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9781622315765
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HighBridge


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Starred Review on June 15, 2015  |  Audio

Jobb (journalism, Univ. of King's Coll.; The Cajuns) here tells the incredible story of Leo Koretz and his scheme to bilk his family, friends, and associates out of millions of dollars. The story of Koretz is told in parallel with that of the man who eventually captured him, Chicago state's attorney Robert Crowe. Through his Bayano River Syndicate, Koretz sold stock in worthless Panamanian land that he did not even own, telling investors that it c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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