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Shell Games
Jim has nowhere to turn. His mentor is dead. Millions of dollars are missing. And he can't remember the last six months of his life.
Working as an accountant for a Long Island investment firm, Jim Garvey is far more comfortable reviewing financial statements than he is exploring the local dating scene. While working late one night, his uneventful life is torn apart when someone burns his firm to the ground. The brazen attack leaves Jim physically injured and suffering from severe memory loss, his mentor dead, and the firm on the brink of financial collapse.
Despite all that he has gone through, Jim is the only person his boss trusts to help get the firm back on its feet. Upon returning to work, it doesn't take him long to discover that nearly $5 million had been wired to a mysterious company the day before the fire.
That discovery leads him down a path filled with treacherous questions he must answer before it's too late. To uncover the truth, Jim must navigate the secretive worlds of shell companies, corporate fraud, and money laundering. However, he can't trust a soul with what he comes to learn along the way.
Get your copy of Shell Games now but be prepared for where the truth leads you.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Thomas J. Krepp began his legal career through the Attorney General's Honors Program as a Trial Attorney in the United States Department of Justice's Tax Division, Criminal Enforcement Section. Since 2012, he has been an Assistant United States Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law, where he has taught the upper-level courses "Criminal Pretrial Motions" and "Asset Forfeiture and the Bank Secrecy Act." Prior to attending law school, he was a National Security Agency intelligence analyst for three years.
Mr. Krepp is originally from Long Island and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and children. Shell Games is his first novel.
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All of the views expressed in this book are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of the US Department of Justice or the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
Working as an accountant for a Long Island investment firm, Jim Garvey is far more comfortable reviewing financial statements than he is exploring the local dating scene. While working late one night, his uneventful life is torn apart when someone burns his firm to the ground. The brazen attack leaves Jim physically injured and suffering from severe memory loss, his mentor dead, and the firm on the brink of financial collapse.
Despite all that he has gone through, Jim is the only person his boss trusts to help get the firm back on its feet. Upon returning to work, it doesn't take him long to discover that nearly $5 million had been wired to a mysterious company the day before the fire.
That discovery leads him down a path filled with treacherous questions he must answer before it's too late. To uncover the truth, Jim must navigate the secretive worlds of shell companies, corporate fraud, and money laundering. However, he can't trust a soul with what he comes to learn along the way.
Get your copy of Shell Games now but be prepared for where the truth leads you.
***
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Thomas J. Krepp began his legal career through the Attorney General's Honors Program as a Trial Attorney in the United States Department of Justice's Tax Division, Criminal Enforcement Section. Since 2012, he has been an Assistant United States Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law, where he has taught the upper-level courses "Criminal Pretrial Motions" and "Asset Forfeiture and the Bank Secrecy Act." Prior to attending law school, he was a National Security Agency intelligence analyst for three years.
Mr. Krepp is originally from Long Island and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and children. Shell Games is his first novel.
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All of the views expressed in this book are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of the US Department of Justice or the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Published December 5, 2022
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February 17, 2023
Smart, fun read that keeps you turning the pages and trying to figure out 1st, who did it, and 2nd, how can it be undone.
January 8, 2023
I really enjoyed this. My initial thoughts were that it seemed “ordinary”, but it wasn’t long before I didn’t want to put it down.
The title made me think that things weren’t going to be as they seemed, and the more I read, the more I thought that! It was a very clever story. I enjoyed the characters, even if, at times, they seemed a little… twee.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The title made me think that things weren’t going to be as they seemed, and the more I read, the more I thought that! It was a very clever story. I enjoyed the characters, even if, at times, they seemed a little… twee.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 7, 2023
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book for a honest review.
The story captivated me right away and I found myself quickly turning the pages. This book is different than others because it shows how complicated and messy money laundering can be. As a Long Islander - I really appreciated the connections to Long Island - I could feel myself there. I look forward to other books from this author!
The story captivated me right away and I found myself quickly turning the pages. This book is different than others because it shows how complicated and messy money laundering can be. As a Long Islander - I really appreciated the connections to Long Island - I could feel myself there. I look forward to other books from this author!
January 31, 2023
This was slow to start but it got going and I really enjoyed it. The author clearly had researched the topic and this came through.
Thoroughly enjoyable read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Thoroughly enjoyable read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 5, 2023
I received a ARC of this book for a honest review.
Jim is the Chief financial Officer (CFO) for an investment firm. The firm acts as a sort of go between rich investors and ‘startup’ firms, collecting money and dispensing it as a sort of ‘Dragons Den’.
At the start of the book Jim wakes up in hospital with a head injury and a broken arm after having fallen 4 stories from the firms building to escape a fire which devastated the building. He finds out later that a valued member of the firm died in the fire.
Not only does Jim have physical injuries from the fire but following the head injury he also has amnesia. He cannot remember the previous 3 months of his life.
After eventually going back to work and while collating the financial statements for the firms annual audit Jim becomes aware of a financial discrepancy, has there been a fraud and if so who is responsible.
Jim begins to piece together what appears to have happened.
Who is responsible for the fraud and who is responsible for the fire and the death of his colleague. Is Jim's amnesia covering the fact he may be responsible.
I was a little doubtful whether I would enjoy this book as it’s a little slow to start as it’s setting the scene and introducing the characters.
There are several story arcs in the book which weave together throughout. Much of the start of the book is the initial discovery of the fraud and the second half is Jim’s investigation and how he along with his friend and his girlfriend try to rectify the situation.
The author clearly knows the legal ins and outs of money laundering which is interesting and the last half of the book which deals with moving large sums of money about is really interesting and quite exciting and really does go at a pace.
I did enjoy it and I’m glad I stuck with it.
Jim is the Chief financial Officer (CFO) for an investment firm. The firm acts as a sort of go between rich investors and ‘startup’ firms, collecting money and dispensing it as a sort of ‘Dragons Den’.
At the start of the book Jim wakes up in hospital with a head injury and a broken arm after having fallen 4 stories from the firms building to escape a fire which devastated the building. He finds out later that a valued member of the firm died in the fire.
Not only does Jim have physical injuries from the fire but following the head injury he also has amnesia. He cannot remember the previous 3 months of his life.
After eventually going back to work and while collating the financial statements for the firms annual audit Jim becomes aware of a financial discrepancy, has there been a fraud and if so who is responsible.
Jim begins to piece together what appears to have happened.
Who is responsible for the fraud and who is responsible for the fire and the death of his colleague. Is Jim's amnesia covering the fact he may be responsible.
I was a little doubtful whether I would enjoy this book as it’s a little slow to start as it’s setting the scene and introducing the characters.
There are several story arcs in the book which weave together throughout. Much of the start of the book is the initial discovery of the fraud and the second half is Jim’s investigation and how he along with his friend and his girlfriend try to rectify the situation.
The author clearly knows the legal ins and outs of money laundering which is interesting and the last half of the book which deals with moving large sums of money about is really interesting and quite exciting and really does go at a pace.
I did enjoy it and I’m glad I stuck with it.
January 24, 2023
An amazing financial thriller. I know it doesn't seem like financial and thriller go together, but believe me, here they do. I was afraid all of the accounting, investment, and other financial details were going to be boring and slow down the story, but nothing could be further from the truth. This story grabbed me right from the beginning and didn't let go. There may not have been a great deal of beat 'em up, shoot 'em up action, but there was action galore! The characters are easy to relate to and down-to-earth. A terrific character-driven story that I didn't want to put down until I finished. There's so much I want to say, but it would be providing spoilers and I don't do that. So all I can say is, don't miss this one. It is a winner. I'm hoping Mr. Krepp will be making this into a series and I will be looking for whatever is next for him.
I received a review copy from the author via BookSirens and this is my honest opinion.
I received a review copy from the author via BookSirens and this is my honest opinion.
January 29, 2023
This was a very good read and I'm quite impressed as it's the first book by this author.
The whole premise of a financial fraud type of book immediately grabbed me and I am so glad I got to read it. The story starts with Jim in hospital after jumping out of a burning building and he is suffering amnesia as a result. It flits back and forth between the current day with Jim back to work and working on getting their records in order for a forthcoming audit, and the days leading up to and including the day of the fire.
There's a lot of complex financial dealings here but nothing that made me feel too lost, and the whole story was actually done in a very clever way. I quite enjoyed the characters also and was rooting for Jim all the way. I look forward to reading more by this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The whole premise of a financial fraud type of book immediately grabbed me and I am so glad I got to read it. The story starts with Jim in hospital after jumping out of a burning building and he is suffering amnesia as a result. It flits back and forth between the current day with Jim back to work and working on getting their records in order for a forthcoming audit, and the days leading up to and including the day of the fire.
There's a lot of complex financial dealings here but nothing that made me feel too lost, and the whole story was actually done in a very clever way. I quite enjoyed the characters also and was rooting for Jim all the way. I look forward to reading more by this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 11, 2023
Received advanced reader copy for an honest review
The book grabs you from the beginning, an accountant finds himself in a hospital with no memory of the past six months, someone is dead and money is missing.
The plot is intriguing with added twists which kept it difficult to put the book down. At the same time, the world of money laundering was explained in a way I never understood. The characters were so realistic and easily envisioned.
It was an page turner until the end.
The book grabs you from the beginning, an accountant finds himself in a hospital with no memory of the past six months, someone is dead and money is missing.
The plot is intriguing with added twists which kept it difficult to put the book down. At the same time, the world of money laundering was explained in a way I never understood. The characters were so realistic and easily envisioned.
It was an page turner until the end.
February 20, 2023
I had no in-depth knowledge of financial crime especially money laundering so I was unsure if I would actually enjoy reading this book. However, I was proven wrong as the plot and twists within the novel kept me at the edge of my seat. It was full of suspense and surprise, and I found it difficult to set it down as I was eager to see how the novel ended. I look forward to reading further novels by the author!
January 26, 2024
What a great book! It kept me guessing and trying to figure out what might happen next. I really enjoyed all of the details of the Northport area and Long Island! I also learned a lot about money laundering.
February 28, 2024
Very interesting story with plot twists that keep the reader guessing. Enjoyed the character development and connection to Long Island. The author does a great job intertwining their knowledge of monetary and legal aspects with a story that keeps you guessing.
February 23, 2023
Quick, fun, exciting read. Not my usual genre, but I enjoyed it!
February 27, 2023
Shell Games
Very enjoyable read. Will watch for more from this author in the future. I Found on Kindle Unlimited advance reads.
Very enjoyable read. Will watch for more from this author in the future. I Found on Kindle Unlimited advance reads.
June 25, 2023
Really enjoyed reading this book! A pager turned I finished in a day and a half!
March 11, 2023
This was an enjoyable financial/white collar crime thriller. It read as fast as a fun beach read because of the interesting twists and characters that left you guessing who was in on it. As a debut novel, this was excellent and well-researched.
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