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Deadly Contract
This business thriller involves crime, corruption, murder, romance, and more...
Jack's business in Denver is close to ruin, but an old friend Eddie brings him an opportunity that could solve everything, ...
However it's on a Caribbean island notorious for its corporate crime and government corruption.
Before long, Jack is so committed to the venture, that he has to carry on even after Eddie's unexplained murder, and the realization that he has become entangled both with corruption overseas, and organized crime back home.
A romantic relationship grows with Carol, who works with him, and is loyal to him through all these problems. But he is vulnerable to temptation and seduction in the Caribbean, and also Carol reveals something about a past lesbian relationship,...
A despised adversary, Victor, is in the background, working against them. Jack is tough enough to handle this, but as he gets in deeper, he realizes that Victor is working with corrupt officials, and has employed a sinister associate.
Suspense builds as Victor determines to stop at nothing, to destroy Jack's business.
And Carol's life may be at risk...
If you like corporate thrillers from Joseph Finder, Stephen Frey and Michael Ridpath, you'll love 'Deadly Contract'.
Jack's business in Denver is close to ruin, but an old friend Eddie brings him an opportunity that could solve everything, ...
However it's on a Caribbean island notorious for its corporate crime and government corruption.
Before long, Jack is so committed to the venture, that he has to carry on even after Eddie's unexplained murder, and the realization that he has become entangled both with corruption overseas, and organized crime back home.
A romantic relationship grows with Carol, who works with him, and is loyal to him through all these problems. But he is vulnerable to temptation and seduction in the Caribbean, and also Carol reveals something about a past lesbian relationship,...
A despised adversary, Victor, is in the background, working against them. Jack is tough enough to handle this, but as he gets in deeper, he realizes that Victor is working with corrupt officials, and has employed a sinister associate.
Suspense builds as Victor determines to stop at nothing, to destroy Jack's business.
And Carol's life may be at risk...
If you like corporate thrillers from Joseph Finder, Stephen Frey and Michael Ridpath, you'll love 'Deadly Contract'.
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First published August 30, 2011
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About the author
Mike Mitchell
7 books7 followersMy first novel, “Deadly Contract” was inspired by some of my experiences working overseas.
My second novel, “Deadly Intrigue”, is centered on property fraud, and a whole lot more.
My third novel “Reunion for Murder” deals with a series of mass murders, connected with a college reunion.
I've also a short story collection called "Deadly Journeys", where what seem to be straightforward journeys become life-threatening!
Aside from writing fiction, my passion has been to take steps to avoid the illnesses so common in later years. I’ve made many notes on research findings and publications, and have now published these in “Surviving 70 - A Strategy for Longevity”.
My second novel, “Deadly Intrigue”, is centered on property fraud, and a whole lot more.
My third novel “Reunion for Murder” deals with a series of mass murders, connected with a college reunion.
I've also a short story collection called "Deadly Journeys", where what seem to be straightforward journeys become life-threatening!
Aside from writing fiction, my passion has been to take steps to avoid the illnesses so common in later years. I’ve made many notes on research findings and publications, and have now published these in “Surviving 70 - A Strategy for Longevity”.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
September 19, 2021
Definitely not ‘Business’ as usual
I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this business thriller. The plot went at a good pace and made it difficult to put down.
If I were to give it the full five stars I’d like to see a bit more character development on the main cast and maybe dropping the ‘Lilly’ side plot
I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this business thriller. The plot went at a good pace and made it difficult to put down.
If I were to give it the full five stars I’d like to see a bit more character development on the main cast and maybe dropping the ‘Lilly’ side plot
October 7, 2017
Interesting read.
March 3, 2013
My rating is 2.5 stars.
From the moment Eddie came into the picture, nearly every time something new was presented to Jack, I would say, "don't do it, Jack. Get out now while you still can." Of course, this book would be a lot shorter if Jack took my advice, and eventually he's in so deep (read: mafia) that to back out now would cost a lot of people their lives.
Looking at it from just the corporate wheeling, dealing, corruption, and sabotage, I would have rated this 4 stars, as there were some nail-biting scenes, which tells me I was invested in the story to be tense for what they were getting into. There was some corny dialogue, but in some ways the corniness made it seem that much more genuine, especially when Jack would have to smooth things over when his technical/engineering staff would bicker at each other.
Where I was not happy was whenever the women were involved.
Leave out the "romance" and this would have been a good read. I love corporate thrillers!
I'd like to learn more about Ivan--he stole nearly every scene he was in.
From the moment Eddie came into the picture, nearly every time something new was presented to Jack, I would say, "don't do it, Jack. Get out now while you still can." Of course, this book would be a lot shorter if Jack took my advice, and eventually he's in so deep (read: mafia) that to back out now would cost a lot of people their lives.
Looking at it from just the corporate wheeling, dealing, corruption, and sabotage, I would have rated this 4 stars, as there were some nail-biting scenes, which tells me I was invested in the story to be tense for what they were getting into. There was some corny dialogue, but in some ways the corniness made it seem that much more genuine, especially when Jack would have to smooth things over when his technical/engineering staff would bicker at each other.
Where I was not happy was whenever the women were involved.
Leave out the "romance" and this would have been a good read. I love corporate thrillers!
I'd like to learn more about Ivan--he stole nearly every scene he was in.
November 26, 2012
Recieved a free download of this book, downloaded it this morning and to my amazement i have already read it. It was not the type of book i would usually read but we all need a bit of a change and this was a good one for me the author keeps you intrigued by giving you just enough information to make you think you know what is going to happen next and then oops you got it all wrong. this book is well written and i must say i enjoyed it quite a lot. Deffinetly a must read for someone looking for all the little things like murder, kidnapping, mobs etc. not what i would call a crime novel or anything like that but deffinetly a mystery...
December 23, 2012
Corporate crime is always a lure for my reading attention. Found myself reading on with anticipation. Author has a creative style which pulls reader along easily. Look forward to reading more from this author.
December 22, 2012
Have to admit book cover first caught my eye. No disappointment with story or characters. Will keep you entertained from beginning to end. Those red herrings always pop at correct time.
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