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Squeeze Plays
A tabloid publisher on the brink of bankruptcy. An offer he can’t refuse. A web of corruption that stretches into the upper echelons of power.
With his publishing business on thin ice, Winston Crumm is ready to cut a deal. Too bad he’s on rocky ground with the one man who can save his the powerful – and equally arrogant – bank chief executive, Corbin van Sloot. With the two businessmen at odds over a loan that will keep the publisher afloat, Winston is living on borrowed time.
So, when a ruthless Russian oligarch enters the game with a financial life raft, it sets off a chain of events that rock the upper echelons of global power. After enterprising journalist Bob Mandell catches wind of the story, he’s quickly catapulted on a trail that will offer him the scoop of his career.
From the skylines of New York and London to the English countryside and Nantucket, Bob finds himself caught up in a shadowy world of corruption, financial skullduggery and sexual blackmail. Exposing their web of deceit and underhanded moves could bring their whole operation crashing down, and while Bob is no stranger to making powerful enemies...this time, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
Step into an international financial thriller that whisks you away to the paneled boardrooms and lavish penthouses of the New York elite. Using his background as a financial journalist, author Jeffrey Marshall offers a brilliant exposé of the lifestyle, desires and foibles of the rich and powerful.
Praise for Squeeze
"Marshall's jocular prose is a perfect match for the blazer-clad, sharp-elbowed world... delightfully barbed sendups of the New York business milieu." – Kirkus Reviews
"A sharp examination of power and corporate greed." – Independent Book Review
“The best character-driven novel I’ve read in a year.” - Readers Favorite
With his publishing business on thin ice, Winston Crumm is ready to cut a deal. Too bad he’s on rocky ground with the one man who can save his the powerful – and equally arrogant – bank chief executive, Corbin van Sloot. With the two businessmen at odds over a loan that will keep the publisher afloat, Winston is living on borrowed time.
So, when a ruthless Russian oligarch enters the game with a financial life raft, it sets off a chain of events that rock the upper echelons of global power. After enterprising journalist Bob Mandell catches wind of the story, he’s quickly catapulted on a trail that will offer him the scoop of his career.
From the skylines of New York and London to the English countryside and Nantucket, Bob finds himself caught up in a shadowy world of corruption, financial skullduggery and sexual blackmail. Exposing their web of deceit and underhanded moves could bring their whole operation crashing down, and while Bob is no stranger to making powerful enemies...this time, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
Step into an international financial thriller that whisks you away to the paneled boardrooms and lavish penthouses of the New York elite. Using his background as a financial journalist, author Jeffrey Marshall offers a brilliant exposé of the lifestyle, desires and foibles of the rich and powerful.
Praise for Squeeze
"Marshall's jocular prose is a perfect match for the blazer-clad, sharp-elbowed world... delightfully barbed sendups of the New York business milieu." – Kirkus Reviews
"A sharp examination of power and corporate greed." – Independent Book Review
“The best character-driven novel I’ve read in a year.” - Readers Favorite
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270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2022
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About the author
Jeffrey Marshall
15 books37 followersJeffrey Marshall is a writer, poet and retired journalist from Scottsdale, AZ. He is the author of five books, including the novels Undetected, Little Miss Sure Shot, and Squeeze Plays (June 2022). Undetected was named a Notable 100 indie book for 2020 by Shelf Unbound, and Squeeze Plays had a similar award in 2022.
During his 35-year journalism career in the New York area, he was a reporter, editor, feature writer, columnist and book reviewer. He was editor in chief of two national business magazines at the close of his career and has freelanced to more than two dozen publications, including The New York Times.
Marshall has freelanced recently to fishing and environmental publications, as well as publishing flash fiction in online magazines such as Brightflash Literary Review. A short story of his won first place in the 2022 Arizona Authors competition.
He has a bachelor's degree from Princeton and a master's in journalism from Northwestern. Interests include tennis, golf, fly-fishing, travel, hiking and movies. He and his wife, Judy, have a rambunctious dog, Blaze, who loves everyone and everything.
During his 35-year journalism career in the New York area, he was a reporter, editor, feature writer, columnist and book reviewer. He was editor in chief of two national business magazines at the close of his career and has freelanced to more than two dozen publications, including The New York Times.
Marshall has freelanced recently to fishing and environmental publications, as well as publishing flash fiction in online magazines such as Brightflash Literary Review. A short story of his won first place in the 2022 Arizona Authors competition.
He has a bachelor's degree from Princeton and a master's in journalism from Northwestern. Interests include tennis, golf, fly-fishing, travel, hiking and movies. He and his wife, Judy, have a rambunctious dog, Blaze, who loves everyone and everything.
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July 10, 2025
Squeeze Play by Jeffrey Marshall presents an intriguing tale of two CEOs: Corbin, the head of Whitehall Banking Group, a commercial bank with a lovely family and comfortable life, and Winston, the CEO of Star Enterprise, a media company where he's more of a figurehead, spending company money to support his lavish lifestyle. Winston borrows money from Whitehall to support his struggling company, while Maxim, a sadistic Russian London-based businessman, plots to manipulate them. Will they fall into the trap, and at what cost?
I like the use of similes and comparative sentences, which were generous and really spiced up the language structure of the book, making it easier to understand certain descriptions of people and scenes.
The story starts slowly, with banking and loan discussions but as secrets unravel, it becomes more engaging. The twists and turns, particularly surrounding Larissa's hidden identity and Maxim's games between Corbin and Winston, keep readers invested.
This book will appeal to fans of business thrillers, psychological suspense, and complex characters. If you enjoy intricate plots with unexpected twists, "Squeeze Play" would be a good fit.
I like the use of similes and comparative sentences, which were generous and really spiced up the language structure of the book, making it easier to understand certain descriptions of people and scenes.
The story starts slowly, with banking and loan discussions but as secrets unravel, it becomes more engaging. The twists and turns, particularly surrounding Larissa's hidden identity and Maxim's games between Corbin and Winston, keep readers invested.
This book will appeal to fans of business thrillers, psychological suspense, and complex characters. If you enjoy intricate plots with unexpected twists, "Squeeze Play" would be a good fit.
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December 20, 2022Winston Crumm, Corbin Van Sloot, and Maxim Ripovsky all come roaring together in this work of financial fiction. From the United States to London and Russia, the intricacies, power plays, and “squeeze plays” take front and center stage.
There are almost two simultaneous stories occurring within the pages of “Squeeze Plays.” The first story is of a bank, calling a $20 million loan to Star Enterprises, a publisher and news outlet. Star Enterprises also happens to be the primary party in the second story, revolving around how CEO Winston Crumm is going to cover the $20 million loan getting called back as Star Enterprises faces a financial downturn. While these stories ultimately tie together via the bank loan, there are some intriguing insights into the business, the process, and the journalism occurring as a sidebar to tying the pieces all together. Most intriguing, though, are the players within the story. From the MBA and resume-perfect banker to the son now running the Star Enterprises family business, the white men running rampant through this story feels entirely non-fiction at times.
As a banker and lender myself, I obviously was drawn to this book and loved the story weaving throughout. The author himself, Jeffrey Marshall, has professional experience in financial journalism and crafted an extremely realistic read. But even despite mine and the author’s background, this was a story accessible to all. I never felt the concepts, topics, or dialogue were over the average reader’s head, and the story was easy to follow and entertaining enough to keep the story flowing. The scenery and jumping back and forth across the pond from the United States to London kept the reader on their toes as we held our breath for it all to come crashing down, because if we’ve learned anything from television it’s that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. And boy does Marshall deliver, as we can nearly feel the sweat dripping from Crumm and Van Sloot’s foreheads as they try to unwind themselves from the messes they’ve made.
Whether a financial connoisseur or not, “Squeeze Plays” is a high stakes, fast-paced read accessible to all
There are almost two simultaneous stories occurring within the pages of “Squeeze Plays.” The first story is of a bank, calling a $20 million loan to Star Enterprises, a publisher and news outlet. Star Enterprises also happens to be the primary party in the second story, revolving around how CEO Winston Crumm is going to cover the $20 million loan getting called back as Star Enterprises faces a financial downturn. While these stories ultimately tie together via the bank loan, there are some intriguing insights into the business, the process, and the journalism occurring as a sidebar to tying the pieces all together. Most intriguing, though, are the players within the story. From the MBA and resume-perfect banker to the son now running the Star Enterprises family business, the white men running rampant through this story feels entirely non-fiction at times.
As a banker and lender myself, I obviously was drawn to this book and loved the story weaving throughout. The author himself, Jeffrey Marshall, has professional experience in financial journalism and crafted an extremely realistic read. But even despite mine and the author’s background, this was a story accessible to all. I never felt the concepts, topics, or dialogue were over the average reader’s head, and the story was easy to follow and entertaining enough to keep the story flowing. The scenery and jumping back and forth across the pond from the United States to London kept the reader on their toes as we held our breath for it all to come crashing down, because if we’ve learned anything from television it’s that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. And boy does Marshall deliver, as we can nearly feel the sweat dripping from Crumm and Van Sloot’s foreheads as they try to unwind themselves from the messes they’ve made.
Whether a financial connoisseur or not, “Squeeze Plays” is a high stakes, fast-paced read accessible to all
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December 9, 2022Jeffrey Marshall’s SQUEEZE PLAYS is a gripping thriller that explores the upper reaches of the newspaper and global banking worlds as they collide with the unsavory manipulations of a Russian oligarch.
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May 7, 2025
So glad I took a chance on this after researching good financial/corporate thrillers. A good but simple plot and easy enough, fun read that I highly recommend.
July 31, 2023
This was a really interesting financial thriller and my first one of this genre. It definitely gave me a little bit of Wolf of Wall Street vibes. The author paints a vibrant picture through this storytelling and gives you an all access pass to the elite and the dark side of power and privilege. Mixed in with storyline are a lot of metaphors, analogies, similes and humor.
It's a very easy read and is captivating. The author does a great job navigating smaller plots into the larger one. Be prepared for the beginning to be a little slow, because there is a lot of backdrop and character information provided. While at times the nitty-gritty of financial technicalities can be heavy, the information works well with the plot and character development. It was a great, sophisticated, smart and entertaining financial thriller!
It's a very easy read and is captivating. The author does a great job navigating smaller plots into the larger one. Be prepared for the beginning to be a little slow, because there is a lot of backdrop and character information provided. While at times the nitty-gritty of financial technicalities can be heavy, the information works well with the plot and character development. It was a great, sophisticated, smart and entertaining financial thriller!
July 24, 2022
Marshall paints a very descriptive picture of privileged life, investments, banking, temptation and taking life for granted. I found myself getting caught up in the web of deceit, dishonesty and dog-eat dog. A great read.
November 16, 2022
Corbin van Sloot is the busy CEO of Whitehall Bank, with everything going for him, including executive stress. As well as the everyday crises CEOs normally face, he has to manoeuvre a leadership structure that is split across New York and London, helped by his able assistant Angela.
The bank is reconsidering its loan to media company Star Enterprises, led by Winston Crumm, though he is effectively just a figurehead. Winston’s spending habits are profligate, and his ‘default setting’ is ‘smugness’. He loves posing for photos at black-tie soirées with his wife, designer Adrienne Rogers. He idly tells magazine baron Martin Hargreaves the fib that Adrienne is designing a new autumn line.
In London, Corbin’s counterpart Sir Reginald’s (nickname Regicide) secretary Agatha wakes him from his afternoon power nap. He has just bought land adjacent to his country house in Essex, land which is coveted by the wildlife sanctuary next door.
Corbin hears on the news that Winston is being sued by a tenant in his building. Corbin’s one-evening-a-week mistress Larissa is back in France visiting family, Corbin and family are holidaying in Nantucket. His wife Patricia catches daughter Morgan in possession of some Ecstasy. Winston learns from his conference call that Star Enterprises is in debt to the tune of $15 million, and Sir Reginald has taken the painful decision to pull the loan, just before suffering a massive stroke.
Russian financier Maxim Ripovsky knows an opportunity when he sees one. An underling takes some cream off the top of a deal; Maxim’s thugs smash his hand. Maxim reaches out to Winston with the offer of an anonymous investment, with conditions. Soon, he demands a seat on the board.
The Van Sloop daughter Amanda has been arrested on a demo, and one of Martin Hargreaves’ gossip mags covers it. Winston’s and his mistress Larissa’s lovemaking is being secretly filmed.
Financial journalist Bob Mandell considers himself ‘a big game hunter’. He’s on the case, ferreting out the identity of Star Enterprises’ mystery investor as Maxim Ripovsky.
A bit metaphor-heavy, right from the first line, with a percentage of them quite chiché, some not very appropriate in meaning to their tenor (original subject).
The story is satisfactorily complex; the pace is good; and the characters are wonderful, interconnecting in surprising ways as the plot thickens.
This review was originally written for Reedsy Discovery.
The bank is reconsidering its loan to media company Star Enterprises, led by Winston Crumm, though he is effectively just a figurehead. Winston’s spending habits are profligate, and his ‘default setting’ is ‘smugness’. He loves posing for photos at black-tie soirées with his wife, designer Adrienne Rogers. He idly tells magazine baron Martin Hargreaves the fib that Adrienne is designing a new autumn line.
In London, Corbin’s counterpart Sir Reginald’s (nickname Regicide) secretary Agatha wakes him from his afternoon power nap. He has just bought land adjacent to his country house in Essex, land which is coveted by the wildlife sanctuary next door.
Corbin hears on the news that Winston is being sued by a tenant in his building. Corbin’s one-evening-a-week mistress Larissa is back in France visiting family, Corbin and family are holidaying in Nantucket. His wife Patricia catches daughter Morgan in possession of some Ecstasy. Winston learns from his conference call that Star Enterprises is in debt to the tune of $15 million, and Sir Reginald has taken the painful decision to pull the loan, just before suffering a massive stroke.
Russian financier Maxim Ripovsky knows an opportunity when he sees one. An underling takes some cream off the top of a deal; Maxim’s thugs smash his hand. Maxim reaches out to Winston with the offer of an anonymous investment, with conditions. Soon, he demands a seat on the board.
The Van Sloop daughter Amanda has been arrested on a demo, and one of Martin Hargreaves’ gossip mags covers it. Winston’s and his mistress Larissa’s lovemaking is being secretly filmed.
Financial journalist Bob Mandell considers himself ‘a big game hunter’. He’s on the case, ferreting out the identity of Star Enterprises’ mystery investor as Maxim Ripovsky.
A bit metaphor-heavy, right from the first line, with a percentage of them quite chiché, some not very appropriate in meaning to their tenor (original subject).
The story is satisfactorily complex; the pace is good; and the characters are wonderful, interconnecting in surprising ways as the plot thickens.
This review was originally written for Reedsy Discovery.
December 23, 2022
Winston Crumm, Corbin Van Sloot, and Maxim Ripovsky all come roaring together in this work of financial fiction. From the United States to London and Russia, the intricacies, power plays, and “squeeze plays” take front and center stage.
There are almost two simultaneous stories occurring within the pages of “Squeeze Plays.” The first story is of a bank, calling a $20 million loan to Star Enterprises, a publisher and news outlet. Star Enterprises also happens to be the primary party in the second story, revolving around how CEO Winston Crumm is going to cover the $20 million loan getting called back as Star Enterprises faces a financial downturn. While these stories ultimately tie together via the bank loan, there are some intriguing insights into the business, the process, and the journalism occurring as a sidebar to tying the pieces all together. Most intriguing, though, are the players within the story. From the MBA and resume-perfect banker to the son now running the Star Enterprises family business, the white men running rampant through this story feels entirely non-fiction at times.
As a banker and lender myself, I obviously was drawn to this book and loved the story weaving throughout. The author himself, Jeffrey Marshall, has professional experience in financial journalism and crafted an extremely realistic read. But even despite mine and the author’s background, this was a story accessible to all. I never felt the concepts, topics, or dialogue were over the average reader’s head, and the story was easy to follow and entertaining enough to keep the story flowing. The scenery and jumping back and forth across the pond from the United States to London kept the reader on their toes as we held our breath for it all to come crashing down, because if we’ve learned anything from television it’s that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. And boy does Marshall deliver, as we can nearly feel the sweat dripping from Crumm and Van Sloot’s foreheads as they try to unwind themselves from the messes they’ve made.
Whether a financial connoisseur or not, “Squeeze Plays” is a high stakes, fast-paced read accessible to all.
There are almost two simultaneous stories occurring within the pages of “Squeeze Plays.” The first story is of a bank, calling a $20 million loan to Star Enterprises, a publisher and news outlet. Star Enterprises also happens to be the primary party in the second story, revolving around how CEO Winston Crumm is going to cover the $20 million loan getting called back as Star Enterprises faces a financial downturn. While these stories ultimately tie together via the bank loan, there are some intriguing insights into the business, the process, and the journalism occurring as a sidebar to tying the pieces all together. Most intriguing, though, are the players within the story. From the MBA and resume-perfect banker to the son now running the Star Enterprises family business, the white men running rampant through this story feels entirely non-fiction at times.
As a banker and lender myself, I obviously was drawn to this book and loved the story weaving throughout. The author himself, Jeffrey Marshall, has professional experience in financial journalism and crafted an extremely realistic read. But even despite mine and the author’s background, this was a story accessible to all. I never felt the concepts, topics, or dialogue were over the average reader’s head, and the story was easy to follow and entertaining enough to keep the story flowing. The scenery and jumping back and forth across the pond from the United States to London kept the reader on their toes as we held our breath for it all to come crashing down, because if we’ve learned anything from television it’s that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. And boy does Marshall deliver, as we can nearly feel the sweat dripping from Crumm and Van Sloot’s foreheads as they try to unwind themselves from the messes they’ve made.
Whether a financial connoisseur or not, “Squeeze Plays” is a high stakes, fast-paced read accessible to all.
July 27, 2023
This was an interesting read, not a normal genre that I would choose for myself. But I was intrigued by the cover of the book. This is a financial thriller which is a difficult read to those who aren't financially adept in the world or language.
It centers on the story of Winston Crumm, Corbin Van Sloot, and Maxim Ripovsky. These are 3 people in the financial world across the globe. I liked reading about the other places in the world and the back and forth from the US to London and more. There are so many financial messes in this book that the MC's make that they need to clean up. It's fun to watch the characters try to make themselves look good or to become better with their banking problems.
Overall, while this book wasn't really my favorite, I did enjoy reading a different type of a thriller about finance. I would recommend this one to anyone who is into finances and also who may enjoy a thriller, like myself, you may find that you enjoyed it.
It centers on the story of Winston Crumm, Corbin Van Sloot, and Maxim Ripovsky. These are 3 people in the financial world across the globe. I liked reading about the other places in the world and the back and forth from the US to London and more. There are so many financial messes in this book that the MC's make that they need to clean up. It's fun to watch the characters try to make themselves look good or to become better with their banking problems.
Overall, while this book wasn't really my favorite, I did enjoy reading a different type of a thriller about finance. I would recommend this one to anyone who is into finances and also who may enjoy a thriller, like myself, you may find that you enjoyed it.
July 23, 2025
Several stories intertwined
*Received as a Goodreads giveaway* This book introduces a decent amount of characters. I get easily overwhelmed by that, but this was actually very well put together! I did, however, have an issue with the amount of unnecessarily hyphenated words. Like a lot. Examples being "hap-pen, Cor-bin," you get the picture. Just in the middle of the sentence, it really didn't make any sense at all. The ending was also very abrupt. Not sure if a follow up book is in the works that could continue on?
This book, as I stated, has quite a few characters we follow in various parts of the business world. Corbin as CEO of an American branch of a banking company, Maxim as a Russian business man trying to force his way into different markets, Bob as a journalist, and Winston as a CEO of the Star newspaper to name a few. This story will put each of these people into orbit in the business atmosphere and will affect each other in different ways. Well written!
*Received as a Goodreads giveaway* This book introduces a decent amount of characters. I get easily overwhelmed by that, but this was actually very well put together! I did, however, have an issue with the amount of unnecessarily hyphenated words. Like a lot. Examples being "hap-pen, Cor-bin," you get the picture. Just in the middle of the sentence, it really didn't make any sense at all. The ending was also very abrupt. Not sure if a follow up book is in the works that could continue on?
This book, as I stated, has quite a few characters we follow in various parts of the business world. Corbin as CEO of an American branch of a banking company, Maxim as a Russian business man trying to force his way into different markets, Bob as a journalist, and Winston as a CEO of the Star newspaper to name a few. This story will put each of these people into orbit in the business atmosphere and will affect each other in different ways. Well written!
July 18, 2023
Financial thrillers usually aren’t my thing, but Marshall has absolutely blown me away with this captivating, nuanced thriller. Marshall did an excellent job of bringing the characters and setting to life, I felt like I was watching a movie unfold in front of me as I read. I became more invested in the lives of the MCs than I thought possible. They certainly aren’t people I’d expect to ever run into in my everyday life, and although I found it hard to like some of them, I was absolutely wrapped up in their stories. Hats off to Marshall for being able to pull that off, it’s quite the feat. The way the dual plots wove together was an absolute masterpiece, and it feels like you’re just waiting for the collision to happen. I cannot recommend this enough if you enjoy thrillers, even if financial ones aren’t usually up your alley, because you won’t be disappointed!
January 31, 2024
The amount of metaphors, analogies and similes in this book will hit you like a ton of bricks, pun intended. It seems you can’t go one paragraph without a descriptive analogy being added to at least one sentence. I found it humorous at times.
That being said, the writing was good, but not great. Most of the plot makes sense but it started to lose some sense and/or reality near the end of the book. For example, who would believe in this day and age that a major newspaper would not have a back up server.
That for me puts this into the beach read category. It moves along quickly, the plot is generally good, but if you’re not paying attention to detail you don’t need to worry.
That being said, the writing was good, but not great. Most of the plot makes sense but it started to lose some sense and/or reality near the end of the book. For example, who would believe in this day and age that a major newspaper would not have a back up server.
That for me puts this into the beach read category. It moves along quickly, the plot is generally good, but if you’re not paying attention to detail you don’t need to worry.
July 20, 2023
Follow these wealthy and successful men as we plunge into the world of a journalist and their search for the truth. Mainly set in London and New York, we get a glimpse into the lives of the rich. A riveting story with credible characters and spirited writing makes this book enjoyable. A little less tongue-in-cheek would have made it brilliant.
January 16, 2026
Squeeze Plays is a sharp, compelling financial thriller that pulls back the curtain on power, greed, and corruption among the global elite. The story moves briskly through boardrooms and backroom deals, with smart commentary and strong character work throughout. Witty, tense, and insightful, this was an engaging read that felt both entertaining and unsettlingly real.
August 20, 2023
A decent read but a bit too lengthy. Author should hire a decent editor to cut down on the dragging parts
August 20, 2023
This is a beautiful story. I appreciate the author for crafting this delightful story and seamlessly enacting the world, bits of wisdom, and moral values in it.
August 20, 2023
I was so enthusiastic for this book and, of course, I didn't have a chance to get on. All-in-all I really enjoyed the book. I'll definitely be reading more by this author.
August 20, 2023
LOVE it! The author has such a dazzling way of keeping you engrossed with words.
August 21, 2023
What a page turner! Unequivocally kept me on the edge of my seat! Can't wait for the author's next book!
August 21, 2023
This is a thrilling piece of work. Very refreshing, not run-of-the-mill stuff that you usually find in other books of this genre.
August 21, 2023
I wish I could rate it more than five stars. Simply dazzling.
August 21, 2023
Excellent book. Highly recommended
August 21, 2023
Just splendid!!! A great weekend read
August 26, 2023
Good story, well fleshed out characters but book is a bit too long
October 19, 2024
Enjoyed it
Good book. Written as if the author is a true insider in the world. He's knowledgeable of how that world works, and that brought the story to life.
Good book. Written as if the author is a true insider in the world. He's knowledgeable of how that world works, and that brought the story to life.
October 30, 2024
Good book
April 2, 2025
I suggest that you give this book one fair chance. You will be dazzled at the quality. I could not put it down.
January 31, 2024
The surety and confidence of Squeeze Play by Jeffrey Marshall wields a robust humor, presenting an honest view of people of casual privilege.
As the leader for the New York branch of a respectable London financier whose multi-million dollar loan to a slipping tabloid will soon default, Corbin van Sloot is charged with not loaning the extravagant Winston Crumm another dime; but another powerful financer slips his own agendas into the papers and banks, among other areas, threatening the worldly security of the wealthy.
A snappy and energetic narration presents the dog-eat-dog jungle of business – both pleasure and financial – in America and across the pond as the characters hilariously step on each other’s plans and comforts. Precisely apt descriptions of everything from scenery to personality traits distinguishes the author’s comfortable romp through intertwined lives.
Fortunes may turn for the main players, but readers will not be ripped off by the delightfully revealed scandals. – Review by Book Excellence
As the leader for the New York branch of a respectable London financier whose multi-million dollar loan to a slipping tabloid will soon default, Corbin van Sloot is charged with not loaning the extravagant Winston Crumm another dime; but another powerful financer slips his own agendas into the papers and banks, among other areas, threatening the worldly security of the wealthy.
A snappy and energetic narration presents the dog-eat-dog jungle of business – both pleasure and financial – in America and across the pond as the characters hilariously step on each other’s plans and comforts. Precisely apt descriptions of everything from scenery to personality traits distinguishes the author’s comfortable romp through intertwined lives.
Fortunes may turn for the main players, but readers will not be ripped off by the delightfully revealed scandals. – Review by Book Excellence
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