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Shakedown
“The storytelling is great. Thriller fans will enjoy this one.” —Kirkus Reviews
Damon Traynor leaves a glittering career on Wall Street to set up his own private equity business. When it is the winning bidder in the multi-billion dollar auction for a government-owned defense company, his firm’s future success looks certain.
But soon after the deal closes, Damon makes an alarming discovery—something that makes the recent acquisition worthless. Then he learns he was duped by the financially-strapped federal administration and that there are many others in the same position. Facing financial ruin, he investigates the US treasury officials behind the transaction.
What Damon uncovers is a terrifying web of organized crime—extending all the way to the White House itself—involving blackmail and assassination on an industrial scale. When those around him begin to die, Damon finds himself locked in a deadly battle with the leader of the free world.
Praise for
“Bodenham’s unique insight into the world of high finance has created another authentic financial thriller.” —Howard Leigh, Lord Leigh of Hurley
“On the money. Finance and politics mixed into a thrilling, deadly cocktail.” —Derek Thompson, author of the Spy Chaser thriller series
“Martin Bodenham, a former private equity fund manager, has hit gold with Shakedown, a riveting thriller about the high risks in high finance.” —Jerry Kennealy, author of the Nick Polo mystery series
“Martin Bodenham brings an insider’s savvy to this tale of intrigue and deception. Think Absolute Power meets The Firm and you’ve got the inside track on this heart-pounding thriller. Relentlessly entertaining!” —Lawrence Kelter, bestselling author of Back To Brooklyn
“Shakedown is a crash course in corporate intrigue, government conspiracies, and espionage. The action is swift and the characters are relentless. Don't miss out on this ride.” —J.J. Hensley, author of Bolt Action Remedy and Resolve
Damon Traynor leaves a glittering career on Wall Street to set up his own private equity business. When it is the winning bidder in the multi-billion dollar auction for a government-owned defense company, his firm’s future success looks certain.
But soon after the deal closes, Damon makes an alarming discovery—something that makes the recent acquisition worthless. Then he learns he was duped by the financially-strapped federal administration and that there are many others in the same position. Facing financial ruin, he investigates the US treasury officials behind the transaction.
What Damon uncovers is a terrifying web of organized crime—extending all the way to the White House itself—involving blackmail and assassination on an industrial scale. When those around him begin to die, Damon finds himself locked in a deadly battle with the leader of the free world.
Praise for
“Bodenham’s unique insight into the world of high finance has created another authentic financial thriller.” —Howard Leigh, Lord Leigh of Hurley
“On the money. Finance and politics mixed into a thrilling, deadly cocktail.” —Derek Thompson, author of the Spy Chaser thriller series
“Martin Bodenham, a former private equity fund manager, has hit gold with Shakedown, a riveting thriller about the high risks in high finance.” —Jerry Kennealy, author of the Nick Polo mystery series
“Martin Bodenham brings an insider’s savvy to this tale of intrigue and deception. Think Absolute Power meets The Firm and you’ve got the inside track on this heart-pounding thriller. Relentlessly entertaining!” —Lawrence Kelter, bestselling author of Back To Brooklyn
“Shakedown is a crash course in corporate intrigue, government conspiracies, and espionage. The action is swift and the characters are relentless. Don't miss out on this ride.” —J.J. Hensley, author of Bolt Action Remedy and Resolve
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First published November 13, 2017
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Martin Bodenham
5 books45 followersMartin Bodenham is a crime thriller writer.
He is the former CEO of a London-based private equity firm, before which he was a corporate finance partner at both KPMG and Ernst & Young.
His latest crime novel, Watch for Me, is a psychological suspense thriller and was published by US publisher, Down & Out Books, in August 2021.
He is the former CEO of a London-based private equity firm, before which he was a corporate finance partner at both KPMG and Ernst & Young.
His latest crime novel, Watch for Me, is a psychological suspense thriller and was published by US publisher, Down & Out Books, in August 2021.
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October 25, 2017
What would happen if the federal government were really and truly broke? A few years back there was talk whether selling off real property assets like national parks would bring the federal government to solvency. In this novel, Bodenham postulates a future where China is ready to collect on all the bonds and major defense assets are being auctioned off to private equity firms. And perhaps the play is even dirtier than that. It’s a story of International intrigue, blackmail, and secrets. A fairly short, creative read, despite being a little slow paced at the beginning and not always holding my interest.
December 14, 2017
The premise of this book is all too plausible - the US national debt is out of control and the president has ordered the sale of valuable government assets, including a key element of the USA's strategic defense infrastructure. When a private equity deal too good to be true comes across Damon Traynor's desk, a series of events is set in motion that propels the reader through this fast-paced financial/political thriller. With twists and turns aplenty, this will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page.
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