John Carreyrou Non-Fiction books in order

Non-fiction by John Carreyrou, including Bad Blood, his bestselling investigation into the Theranos scandal.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup 2018 John Carreyrou Buy

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup is John Carreyrou’s account of the rise and fall of Theranos. The book grew out of his investigative reporting at The Wall Street Journal, where he first revealed that the company’s blood-testing technology did not perform as advertised.

The book covers Elizabeth Holmes’s founding of Theranos as a Stanford dropout, the culture of secrecy and intimidation within the company, and the experiences of whistleblowers who risked their careers to speak out. It was a major bestseller and has been adapted for film and television.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Carreyrou Non-Fiction series?

There are one books in the John Carreyrou Non-Fiction series, published in 2018.

What is the first book in the John Carreyrou Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the John Carreyrou Non-Fiction series is Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, published in 2018.

Is Bad Blood worth reading if you already know the Theranos story?

Yes. Even readers who followed the news coverage or watched the trial will find new details in the book. Carreyrou had access to dozens of sources inside the company, and the book reads more like a thriller than a typical business narrative.

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