A Deal with the Devil

In "A Deal with the Devil," investigative journalists Blake Ellis and Melanie Hicken delve into a staggering financial scam targeting elderly Americans, where victims, lured by a purported psychic named Maria Duval, send money in hopes of receiving wealth and health in return. Originating from a compelling CNN Money series, this audiobook expands on their findings, revealing a web of bizarre characters and new leads as they trace the scam's origins across the United States, England, and France. With more than $200 million lost, this gripping narrative highlights a long-standing deception that has proven nearly impossible to eradicate.