Final Resort

by Ian St. James

Cyril Todd begins life with a tremendous will to succeed. In a short time he is owner of London's most prestigious car dealership; married to a beautiful woman whom he only partly understands; and living a lifestyle the envy of his friends.But the need to be somebody is as strong as ever. So when he spots the investment of a lifetime, one that could put him in the ranks of Europe's elite he risks everything. Borrowing from the darkest sources, he little realises interest payments are in the most terrifying currency.Todd's race to fulfil his ambition becomes a countdown for survival, where the love and savvy of his wife, a small cast of clever characters and his own hard-earned flair for selling are all he can rely one.For the final resort, he risks everything.Ian St James give us a lush tale moving through exotic locations, rubbing shoulders with brutal cunning and probing emotions that lie deep within the psyche.Final Resort - a triumphant read by a master storyteller in the mold of Jeffrey Archer and Sidney Sheldon.

432 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 1994

Reviews

[Carole at From My Carolina Home · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and well paced novel of greed and international finance. The protagonist makes a bad decision to borrow from a shady character, and the consequences could be dire. As the novel progresses, the entanglements get more complex and the race to get the loan paid makes this novel impossible to put down. I enjoyed it!

[Heather Macgregor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different from my normal genre. Bit of a slow start but really enjoyed this book.
Once it gathers pace it is hard to put down.