{"product_id":"wired-on-wall-street-the-rise-and-fall-of-tipper-x-one-of-the-fbis-most-prolific-informants-hardback-9781394348879","title":"Wired on Wall Street; The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants (Hardback) 9781394348879","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWired on Wall Street\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A riveting account of the human cost of corruption. Tom Hardin’s tale of an impressive rise in the world of finance, flawed personal choices, and then an agonizing role as an FBI informant, exposes a system that often extracts honor for wealth. Disturbingly candid but ultimately inspiring—a great read and valuable life lesson.” \u003cb\u003e—General Stanley McChrystal, CEO and Chairman of McChrystal Group\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As an FBI agent for over 25 years, I’ve met my share of people who lost their moral compass on Wall Street. Tom Hardin’s story is different—brutally honest, self-reflective, and deeply human. Wired on Wall Street is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how good people can go wrong and how they can make things right.\" \u003cb\u003e—FBI Special Agent Gregory Coleman (Ret.), case agent on \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf of Wall Street\u003c\/i\u003e investigation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This candid, riveting tale should be issued on day one to anybody who dreams of success on Wall Street. But, it is also much more. Hardin's book is a blaring alarm for a society in which some of our most powerful people break the rules with the unspoken justification: everyone else is doing it.\" \u003cb\u003e—Evan Osnos, National Book Award winner and author of\u003ci\u003e The Haves and Have-Yachts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“There is no one that has taught me more about redemption and personal growth than Tom Hardin. This book combines a jaw dropping, gripping story, with profound reflections on the psychology of unethical behavior. An essential read for anyone that wants to understand how white collar crime happens, and how organizations might meaningfully protect themselves and their employees.” \u003cb\u003e—Alison Taylor, clinical professor at NYU Stern and author of \u003ci\u003eHigher Ground\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This remarkable book takes readers inside the high-stakes world of Wall Street, the devastating cost of ethical shortcuts, and the long road to redemption. I know Tom personally and have always admired his unflinching honesty in showing how the pursuit of success can lead to bad decisions—but how confronting failure head-on opens the door to self-reflection. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how financial pressure and rationalization can turn the road to riches into a dead end.\" \u003cb\u003e—John Gill, President at Association of Certified Fraud Examiners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Wired on Wall Street is a behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes world of finance and its risky compromises and perils. Tom Hardin pulls back the curtain on a world of ambition, temptation, and consequences—and shows how reinvention can emerge from even the darkest chapters.\" \u003cb\u003e—Dorie Clark, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eReinventing You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Long Game\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Tom Hardin takes you inside the psychology of ambition and self-deception with zero sugarcoating. Wired on Wall Street reads like a thriller, but every word actually happened. It’s a powerful story of redemption and self-awareness that proves a second act is still possible for people willing to do the work to rebuild their lives.\" \u003cb\u003e—Jordan Harbinger, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Jordan Harbinger Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Wired on Wall Street is a riveting memoir from the most prolific FBI informant in Wall Street history. Hardin's first-hand account of how chasing an edge in the secretive, high-stakes world of hedge funds is not only a thriller that exposes how power, pressure, and paranoia collide inside modern finance, but a personal indictment about how greed can consume even the most earnest of young men.” \u003cb\u003e—Ian Frisch, author of \u003ci\u003eMagic is Dead \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eInside the Cartel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTom Hardin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394348879, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrilling tell-all of a prolific informant in the FBI’s largest insider trading investigation of a generation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart financial crime thriller, part personal transformation story, and part redemption memoir, \u003ci\u003eWired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants\u003c\/i\u003e tells the riveting true story of Tom Hardin, a young hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant. Known as “Tipper X,” Tom wore a covert wire over 40 times, helping the FBI build more than 20 of the 80+ cases in Operation Perfect Hedge, the largest insider trading investigation in a generation. As the youngest professional caught in the sting, Tom navigated the psychological toll of betrayal, secrecy, and public disgrace. What followed was a powerful journey through shame, fatherhood, and ultimately, personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this gripping memoir, readers will explore:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTom’s shocking first encounter with the FBI, when agents revealed chilling knowledge of his most private personal details\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTom’s high stakes game of psychological chess—wearing a wire for years including terrifying close calls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTom’s redemptive journey from public disgrace to resilience, fatherhood, and rebuilding trust with his wife, whose love held strong when most marriages collapse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling, entertaining read for anyone drawn to financial crime investigations, ethical dilemmas, and the possibility of personal growth even after deliberate choices that carry lasting consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Who Do You Think You Are? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Moonshot 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Lunar Landing 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Rebel Yell 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Nakatomi Plaza 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Wild West 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Epic Summer 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Mr. Lucky 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Suits 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Tip 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 In Deep 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Cash Mule 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 On Thin Ice 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 The World Comes Apart 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Good Cop, Bad Cop 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Mr. Silicon Valley 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Second Shot 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Mr. Greenwich 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Proptrader 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 The Three-meeting Dance 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Wine Guy 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Tipper X 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23 Run for Your Life 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24 Bataan March 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25 Sentencing 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26 The Podcast 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27 On the Road 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28 Sailing Home 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 287\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453529223448,"sku":"9781394348879","price":15.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394348879.jpg?v=1785285820","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/wired-on-wall-street-the-rise-and-fall-of-tipper-x-one-of-the-fbis-most-prolific-informants-hardback-9781394348879","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}