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A Lethal Investment…
to make a killing
When a golden opportunity arises for a discrete investment to bail out the Borrell family, sole shareholders of Canarus Bank, Alexis Theophilou rushes to grasp it. It´s not just the promise of high returns but the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain control of a bank and the intoxicating prospects of exerting influence for his own machinations.
Neil Wilson, cast adrift in Alexis´s orbit and aspiring to become a member of the family, slips deeper into his shady business empire. Tasked with a mission he abhors, Neil embarks on the daunting quest, because in this family you do whatever is expected of you.
Under the guise of a probe to secure Alexis´s investment, his covert assignment is to scout for opportunities to exploit Canarus Bank.
Keen to get the job done and return home in time for the birth of his child, his hopes are dashed when a mysterious note is slipped beneath his hotel room door, plunging him into a desperate and deadly struggle to solve the riddle and get back home alive.
A Casual Temptation:
Crime never pays… or does it?
What would you do?
What would you do if you were confronted with having to make a choice? A choice between doing what´s right and what´s wrong? Choosing to do what´s right will mean you get to thwart a crime, a fraud on a major scale. But at a cost: your job, the life you have led so far and possibly your future chances of employment. The alternative? Doing something that´s wrong: morally wrong and illegal. You will be a criminal. But you will have one hundred thousand in your pocket.
Neil Wilson, freshly appointed Key Account Manager within Hamlays Bank stumbles across a fraud scheme to rob Hamlays of millions. A scheme engineered by Alexis Theophilou, the larger-than-life owner of Holden Industrial, his first big client.
Neil confronts Alexis, only to discover that the stakes are high in this game. He finds himself having to answer the question for himself: do I do what´s right or do I do what’s wrong?
Setting wheels in motion that will take him on a journey he never dreamt possible and that will change his life for ever, Neil is forced to find his own answers and live with the consequences.
PRAISE
As a self-published author I am delighted to have received some frank and rewarding reviews for A Casual Temptation which hopefully will inspire you to take a peek inside the book and to obtain your own copy.
Some reviews of A Casual Temptation:
“The story draws you in and then takes you on a ride, with some unexpected twists. Thankfully, the financial aspects are explained well, so that non-financially minded can still appreciate what is going on. Well worth a read.”
– Cliff
”An enjoyable story which quickly plunges the reader into the mysterious world of high finance. Some interesting characters emerge. The story is well paced and well researched. The details of financial dealings are believable. The plot takes some unexpected turns including the main characters almost inevitable descent into the world of crime. The story has a satisfying ending whilst leading the reader to wonder what happens next? I would read a follow up which is a good recommendation.”
– D.F.
“Easy to read, kept my interest and once l started the book, l couldn’t put it down.”
– Doreen
“Loved this fast paced and very enjoyable read by Stephen Barrett. I loved the twists & turns and the dilemmas facing Neil Wilson. This book was very hard to put down. An exciting new author. Highly recommend it.”
– Evelynn
“Ripper! Was looking for a chill holiday read with a great story but not too intense. Perfect 👍🏻😃”
– Carl
“Wild ride through Europe living with the consequences of going with the flow. But would your character be stronger, would you fight or surrender? Lots of financial food for thought, intriguing characters and plot. You feel yourself in Worthing, Cannes, on the boat. It's a great read, thoroughly recommend.”
– Paul