The Smartest Guys in the Room

Investigative journalists Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind deliver the definitive account of the Enron scandal in *The Smartest Guys in the Room*. This meticulously researched, character-driven narrative chronicles Enron's meteoric rise and catastrophic fall, exposing the greed and deceit behind one of corporate America's biggest collapses. Drawing on unique sources, the book reveals key players like Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, and Andy Fastow, presenting a fascinating human drama and an authoritative look at corporate malfeasance. This tenth-anniversary edition includes a new chapter exploring Enron's lasting aftermath.

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