Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

Delve into the compelling saga of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, meticulously chronicled by the award-winning journalist. This national bestseller unveils one of the most significant corporate frauds in history, exploring ambition and overconfidence against the backdrop of Silicon Valley’s audacious promises.

From the captivating storytelling to its rigorously reported narrative, the book provides a chilling account that reads like a gripping thriller. Carreyrou’s detailed portrayal of the Theranos story is a testament to his investigative prowess, capturing the essence of the scandal virtually to perfection, as lauded by The New York Times Book Review.

In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes, hailed as the next Steve Jobs, led Theranos, a startup unicorn poised to revolutionize the medical industry. Promising to conduct a full range of laboratory tests using just a drop of blood, Theranos gained immense support from high-profile investors, achieving a valuation exceeding $9 billion. Yet, a critical flaw emerged: the technology didn’t deliver. Inaccurate results endangered patients, resulting in misdiagnoses and unwarranted treatments. Despite concerns raised by journalists and employees, Holmes and Sunny Balwani, her partner, silenced dissenting voices.

This gripping exposé unravels the intricate web of ambition, deception, and corporate intrigue, shedding light on a tale of innovation gone awry and the stark repercussions of unchecked ambition in the pursuit of technological revolution.