Den of Thieves is a non-fiction book written by James B. Stewart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. The book is a detailed account of the insider trading scandals of the 1980s, which involved some of Wall Street's most powerful and high-profile players.

The book centers around four main characters - Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Marty Siegel, and Dennis Levine - who were at the heart of the financial scandals of the era. Through extensive research and interviews, Stewart paints a compelling and nuanced picture of these individuals and their actions. He examines the culture of greed and deception that flourished on Wall Street during this period, and how it ultimately led to their downfall. The author also provides a broader perspective on the era, discussing the political and economic climate of the time and how it contributed to the culture of greed and deception on Wall Street.One of the most notable aspects of Den of Thieves is its ability to shed light on the complex workings of Wall Street. Stewart takes readers behind the scenes of some of the biggest financial institutions of the time, unraveling the intricate mechanisms that allowed the perpetrators to carry out their fraudulent activities. He examines the role of investment banks, brokerage firms, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies in this high-stakes game of deception. Stewart's writing style is meticulous and engaging, making even the most complex financial concepts accessible to the general reader. He weaves together multiple narratives and plotlines, building suspense and excitement throughout the book. His ability to balance in-depth analysis with captivating storytelling makes Den of Thieves a truly compelling read. The book provides a detailed account of the insider trading scandals of the 1980s, which involved some of Wall Street's most powerful and high-profile players. There is a weird hiccup with time as well that the author should clean up or explain better. We are told that it doesn’t matter how long the MC stays in the game; it is always the length of one night’s sleep IRL. That means days pass in the game while only 8 hours passes IRL. Time in the game is described as relative. Now, we’ve all experienced dreams like that, but the MC interacts with other PCs in the game, so their time can’t also be relative, can it?

Den of Thieves is a non-fiction book written by James B. Stewart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. The book is an in-depth examination of the insider trading scandals of the 1980s, which involved some of Wall Street's most powerful and high-profile players. The book centers around four main characters - Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Marty Siegel, and Dennis Levine - who were at the heart of the financial scandals of the era. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of Wall Street and the cutthroat tactics used by these players to achieve success The term "den of spies" popularized during the Iranian Revolution for the Embassy of the United States in Tehran. This has been the first full-length LitRPG novel I've read and I must say I have now developed an interest in the genre. Klopfenstein has made the series starter pull the reader in and keep getting more into it by each development. The characters are interesting, the imagery is well (even tangibly) described and the plot keeps one guessing, a thoroughly enjoyable read. Also, the readers are not bogged down by endless stats or notifications, rather they are presented reasonably and even entertainingly along the way, like the game mechanics. There are moments of excitement, of beauty and even joy, and some of these characters have really grown on me, I find myself rooting for them and caring about what happens. There's plenty to fuel the imagination and, even though I'm not an active player myself and not familiar with all the customary things that would go with that, it did not stop me from enjoying the ride. Throughout the book, the author provides a broader perspective on the era, discussing the political and economic climate of the time, and how it contributed to the culture of greed and deception on Wall Street. He also highlights the impact of the scandals on the public's perception of Wall Street and the financial industry as a whole.Levine was ambitious and wanted to rise up the ranks of investment banking. However, he had little experience in finance and his bosses thought him incompetent because they could see that he wasn’t good at reading balance sheets. He tried to get people like Robert Wilkis who were insecure or greedy enough to join Levine’s insider trading scheme by showing them how everyone else on Wall Street was doing it too. Eventually, Wilkis gave in and joined Levine’s ring of insiders after being badgered for a long time. Meanwhile, Levine recruited other moles from other banks into the scheme as well. The story does leave you hanging a bit, although like any good RPG, minor/side quests get solved. However, the main quest remains unresolved (and not completely understood), and you're left wanting more. Which sets you up nicely for book 2. The writing is tight, with only a few awkward sentences, but much better than most I’ve read from Indie authors. I was rarely pulled out of the story. The sarcastic AI wasn’t laugh-out-loud funny, but the humor was far from annoying like most who try too hard to be humorous. It was a nice addition. In some ways, this reminded me of Assassin's Creed, where there is a present-day futuristic time where such technology is possible, and while the game has its own story, there are choices you make in the game that may impact the present day. The book is a classic example of investigative journalism and it provides a significant contribution to the understanding of Wall street operations.