In the cutthroat world of corporate finance, few stories are as compelling as those involving junk bonds. Here is a gripping narrative of how Drexel Burnham Lambert, one of the most infamous bond houses in history, rose to prominence.

From its humble beginnings as a small firm founded by Alan Greenspan and John Meriwether, Drexel Burnham's journey to become a major player in the junk bond market was nothing short of remarkable. The company's innovative approach to structuring bonds, leveraging complex financial instruments and eschewing conventional risk assessments, caught the attention of investors and regulators alike.

As the junk bond market boomed in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Drexel Burnham found itself at the forefront of a financial revolution. The company's reputation for taking on high-risk assets and pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible helped to establish it as one of the most respected names in corporate finance. Today, The Predators' Ball: The Inside Story of Drexel Burnham and the Rise of the JunkBond is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at this pivotal moment in history.