“A jaw-dropping, stomach-turning tour of the corruption that flourished in college basketball’s pre-NIL monopsony.” —George WIll, The Washington Post

“[A] Goodfellas story…Hot Dog Money cross-examines the seedy culture that created [Marty Blazer] and still makes college sports the major American spectacle that it is.” —The Guardian

“[A] lively read…Lawson, a dogged investigative journalist, vividly tells the story of the three years Blazer spent working undercover to prove the NCAA plot was a 'multibillion-dollar scam'…Lawson is adept at building momentum and has a sharp eye for cinematic detail.” —The Washington Post

“Lawson carefully balances Blazer’s self-aggrandizement with details of his fraudulent activities, and convincingly argues that the case 'held up a mirror to important American institutions…reaping huge profits on the backs of kids playing the sports they love.' This thoroughly reported deep dive impresses.” —Publishers Weekly

“[E]xcellent…[an] evenhanded portrayal of a flawed subject.” —Booklist

“Lawson thoughtfully explores corruption in this excellent book. His evenhanded portrayal of a flawed subject illustrates how Blazer functioned as just one of many operators in an unprincipled environment in which rampant exploitation of youth is enabled.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An inherently fascinating, riveting, detailed account of college basketball corruption and organized crime, Hot Dog Money deserves as wide a readership as possible and must be considered essential reading for the legions of fans with respect to college basketball and a 'must' for readers with an interest in contemporary organized crime.” —Midwest Book Review

Praise for Guy Lawson

Octopus

“Lawson has found gold…a fantastic story, in both senses of the word, with a freshness that recalls Liar’s Poker.” —The New York Times

“I was riveted by Mr. Lawson’s telling…The story is mind-boggling.” —Andrew Sorkin, The New York Times (DealBook)

“Lawson’s reporting is prodigious.” —Fortune

“Brings to life one of the most colorful, and often engaging, con men of this or any other century…an entertaining, well-told tale.” —The Washington Times

“Lawson nimbly traverses the labyrinthine depths…a harrowing thrill ride into the unraveling mind of a desperate operator.” —Kirkus Reviews

War Dogs

“The reporting is incredible.” —MSNBC’s The Cycle

“Guy Lawson has done a miraculous job…a glorious piece of investigative journalism.” —Florida Weekly

“Lawson’s eye for detail and extensive research are commendable.” —Publishers Weekly