
It's Insanity
The Bizarre Story of a Bipolar Megalomaniac's Insane Plan for Total World Domination
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Matthew B. Cox
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As Frank Amodeo met with President George W. Bush at the White House to discuss NATO operations in Afghanistan, no one knew that he’d already embezzled nearly $200 million from the federal government - money he intended to use to bankroll his plan to take over the world.
From Amodeo’s global headquarters in the shadow of Florida’s Disney World, with a nearly inexhaustible supply of the Internal Revenue Service’s funds, Amodeo acquired multiple businesses and amassed a mega corporate-conglomerate.
Driven by his delusions of world conquest, he negotiated the purchase of a squadron of American fighter jets and the controlling interest in a former Soviet ICBM factory. He began building the largest private militia on the planet - over one million Africans strong.
Simultaneously, Amodeo hired an international black-ops force to orchestrate a coup in the Congo, while plotting to take over several small Eastern European countries.
The most disturbing part of it all is, had the US government not thwarted his plans, Amodeo might have just pulled it off.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-24
best writer in the world
this is the most important book you will read. the writing is top level. the subject important and well written.
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- Mfktz
- 02-25-22
Incredible Story!
Wow! Life is always stranger than fiction. This story is absolutely incredible and frightening at the same time.
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- Bob L.
- 03-28-25
WE NEED A MOVIE ASAP!! SO GOOD!!
One of the best true storylines I’ve ever heard. I can’t believe I’ve only heard about this now…
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- Anonymous User
- 12-28-23
“It’s Insanity” is Cox’s masterpiece, that will leave you thirsty for more!
This story is written as if fiction, bc the details are so wildly unbelievable. It has everything that makes you want to complete the book in one sitting. Humor incorporated with serious nature of the true events make the whole read exhilarating and none stop fun. This is the truthful telling of all the facts through court documents and being locked up with the emperor, so this is a vary rare glimpse through the eyes of a highly intelligent con man about another highly intelligent all be it mentally troubled megalomaniac. Simply put, this book is wildly entertaining and funny! No matter what genre you like you will soon love this book, and author! Check out his YouTube channel too, also great!
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- David Madakor
- 06-01-23
A must read
Great read and had no idea who this guy was till I pick up this book
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- Adam Caruso
- 01-21-24
Great book, amazing true story
Matthew Cox put together a great story that shows how the real world works and how far a rapid-cycling bipolar guy can go with a solid understanding of bankruptcy law. Well done!
P.S. this book made me a loyalist
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- Robert Speer
- 08-21-21
Matt Cox is a....
pretty damn good writer. He has a good podcast you can find on YouTube as well. He is also a professional snowboarder and collects hand made wooden ducks.
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- Chris S.
- 04-12-24
Great story
Great book, great story and very well done. I enjoyed it and very Interesting. I enjoyed all of Matt cox’s books I’ve read.
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- D. James
- 07-07-22
Matt Cox is the real deal.
The story is stranger than fiction! And Mr. Cox can write the hell out of a story. He’s my official got to author on true crime.
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- Alison Nicole Gismondi
- 02-06-24
This story is insane!
The story is so interesting and well told. Make the Netflix series! There is no lack of drama and fun twists/turns
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