Lance Williams Book order (chronological)

Set against the backdrop of mid-twentieth century Chicago, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of two powerful figures: David Barksdale, the leader of the Black Disciples street gang, and Richard J. Daley, the city's influential mayor. Both men symbolize the fierce spirit of the 1960s, each commanding their respective domains with authority. As urban renewal reshapes the city, their fates converge during a time of significant social upheaval, highlighting the tensions and transformations of an era poised for conflict.

This audiobook is a window into the underground world of cheating at the highest levels, which set off a frenzy of activity in the offices of Major League Baseball and Congress. Through the authors' pursuit of sources and documents, they reveal a world in which elite athletes trade money and risk their health for the edge that allows them to run faster, hit harder, and compete longer—cashing in on the fame and wealth that comes only to those at the very top of their games. This is the definitive account of the sports story of our times, as written by the journalists who uncovered it.