Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt

In the milliseconds between a stock order and its execution lies a shadow economy that most investors never see—until now. Michael Lewis pulls back the curtain on high-frequency trading in Flash Boys, revealing how a small group of Wall Street outsiders discovered that the stock market had been rigged against ordinary investors. With his signature blend of investigative journalism and storytelling mastery, Lewis transforms complex financial mechanisms into a gripping narrative of modern-day detective work. This isn't just another Wall Street exposé—it's the story of unlikely heroes who refused to accept that unfairness was simply the cost of doing business. Through meticulous research and unforgettable characters, Lewis illuminates how technology designed to create efficiency instead created new forms of exploitation, and how a few determined individuals fought back. Flash Boys challenges everything you thought you knew about fair markets, revealing profound truths about speed, fairness, and the hidden costs of our digital age that will forever change how you view the financial world.