A collection of insightful, poignant, and humorous stories from Dr. Joseph Wells, the world"s foremost fraud expert?with gutsy revelations of his own past mistakes From his dysfunctional childhood in rural Oklahoma; his service in the U.S.Navy; a brief stint in public accounting followed by a career in the FBI; and founding the world"s largest anti-fraud organization, Wells" colorful life experiences were preparation for his rise to one of the globe"s most revered antifraud experts. * Written by the preeminent antifraud authority and founder and Chairman of the ACFE * Offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most influential white-collar crime experts of our time At a period when dishonesty at top U.S. companies is dominating public attention, The Fables and Foibles of a Fraud Fighter is a surprisingly frank and gripping memoir from an unsurprisingly effective fraud fighter.This autobiography forms a full tapestry of a life, displaying wit, intrigue, trepidation, regret, and finally, ultimate victory.