The influential financier and philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein rose from humble origins to the raarefied heights of New York City's and Palm Beach's elites. A college dropout with an instinct for numbers -- and for people -- Epstein amassed his wealth through a combination of access and skill. But even after he had it all, Epstein wanted more. That unceasing desire -- and especialy a taste for underage girls -- resulted in a stunning fall from grace in the form of sexual-abuse charges when a string of young women came forward with sordid allegations that shocked Palm Beach, Florida. The definitive account of the scandal that swirled around Epstein, Filthy Rich endeavors to examine all sides of the case that appalled one of America's richest communities and captivated the world. From the girls he employed as masseuses at his palatial home, to his famous and powerful friends, to the cops investigating the charges against him, to Epstein himself, the book leaves no stone unturned in telling the story. Despite the seriousness of his crimes and his guilty plea, Epstein received a shockingly lenient sentence. And now one question remains: Who is Jeffrey Epstein, really? An explosive true story from the world's most popular thriller writer, Filthy Rich is a riveting tale of money, power, and the easy price of justice for America's wealthiest citizens. -- from dust jacket.