Filthy Rich

The #1 New York Times bestseller Filthy Rich exposed the public to Jeffrey Epstein’s shocking exploits as a multi-millionaire pedophile.

Ten years on, the story that outlives him is chronicled in this new edition.

Charismatic college dropout Jeffrey Epstein amassed a huge fortune by expertly manipulating numbers, people, law, and decency—even after becoming a convicted sex offender. Then in 2019, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell. Before he could stand trial. Before his hundreds of victims could confront him.

Featuring original police interviews and court transcripts, details of the criminal investigations and new material contextualizing the case, this riveting yet harrowing tale of wealth, power, and the easy price of justice for America’s wealthiest citizens reveals what we didn’t understand then—and what we know today.

“Much more than a true crime book.” —Town & Country 

“James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history.” —People 

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