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Great read. Michael is a Wall Street wiz, he marries his girlfriend Ivy hastily, she disappears from a yacht while on their honeymoon. Her remains are found in a shark. He later marries again. Then on the night of his 35th birthday party he realizes that someone has stolen his portfilio, what happens next takes you on a non stop ride. Grippando has done it again. I highly recommend this book!
Helpful Score: 1
I was first introduced to the writing of James Grippando about two years ago when I read "Beyond Suspicion". After I finished, I was hooked and was ready to read the next installment of the Jack Swytek series.
As you can imagine, I was thrilled when I learned I would have an opportunity to review something by James Grippando. I loved the fact that it was something outside the Swytek series, as I have yet to read anything other than those by Grippando.
The book I am reviewing is "Money to Burn". The premise of the book is about a Wall Street rising star named Michael Cantella. Michael lost his wife, but had moved on, got remarried and was making tons of money. Then one day, he discovers his money is all gone.
Obviously this discovery shocks Michael and he begins his investigation right away. It had to be clerical error, right? Michael slowly then begins to find out, there is way more to his missing money then he first assumed.
His relationship with his wife begins to deteriorate, he's accused of insider trading, amongst other things, and finds out that he really can't trust anyone.
The story starts off slow because James does a great job of setting up things to come. Michael loses money, begins to investigate, and then, boom, the ride begins. From there, I could not put the book down.
One thing I enjoy about the writing of James Grippando is that he writes great supporting characters. Its not just about the lead character. Ian Burn, who is a villan in the book is one best antagonists I've read. His actions are not only devious, but also cringe worthy. I have to admit, I kind of liked him.
Not only can he write a great legal thriller, but with "Money to Burn", he's proven that he can write a great business thriller, much like Joseph Finder.
I highly recommend you put "Money to Burn" on your must read list and or pick up a copy. I think you'll enjoy the the World of Wall Street according to James Grippando.
As you can imagine, I was thrilled when I learned I would have an opportunity to review something by James Grippando. I loved the fact that it was something outside the Swytek series, as I have yet to read anything other than those by Grippando.
The book I am reviewing is "Money to Burn". The premise of the book is about a Wall Street rising star named Michael Cantella. Michael lost his wife, but had moved on, got remarried and was making tons of money. Then one day, he discovers his money is all gone.
Obviously this discovery shocks Michael and he begins his investigation right away. It had to be clerical error, right? Michael slowly then begins to find out, there is way more to his missing money then he first assumed.
His relationship with his wife begins to deteriorate, he's accused of insider trading, amongst other things, and finds out that he really can't trust anyone.
The story starts off slow because James does a great job of setting up things to come. Michael loses money, begins to investigate, and then, boom, the ride begins. From there, I could not put the book down.
One thing I enjoy about the writing of James Grippando is that he writes great supporting characters. Its not just about the lead character. Ian Burn, who is a villan in the book is one best antagonists I've read. His actions are not only devious, but also cringe worthy. I have to admit, I kind of liked him.
Not only can he write a great legal thriller, but with "Money to Burn", he's proven that he can write a great business thriller, much like Joseph Finder.
I highly recommend you put "Money to Burn" on your must read list and or pick up a copy. I think you'll enjoy the the World of Wall Street according to James Grippando.
