Conspiracy by Ryan Holiday

Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue

A narrative nonfiction account of a secret, years-long plan by a billionaire to bring down a media company by quietly funding a former wrestler’s lawsuit, triggering a chain of legal and ethical battles. Through interviews and insider detail, it reveals how patience, money, and secrecy can reshape public narratives and exploit systemic weaknesses in media and law. The story probes the moral ambiguity of revenge, the collateral damage to participants on all sides, and the unsettling effectiveness of a meticulously executed scheme.

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