{"product_id":"9781394348879","title":"Wired on Wall Street The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWired on Wall Street\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTom Hardin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Crime \/ White Collar Crime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOM HARDIN\u003c\/b\u003e is a former financial analyst turned FBI cooperator whose work on Operation Perfect Hedge supported more than 20 Wall Street prosecutions. Now a leading voice on behavioral ethics and conduct risk, he has delivered hundreds of talks worldwide, helping organizations strengthen culture, decision-making, and ethical leadership across industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394348879\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315899887756,"sku":"9781394348879","price":24.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394348879.jpg?v=1780192546","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394348879","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}