The Insider
The Insider by Ava McCarthy is a thrilling debut novel published by Harper in 2009. This 480-page book is written in English and immerses readers in a world filled with hackers, techno-thieves, and inside traders. The story follows Henrietta ‘Harry’ Martinez, who is thrust into a dangerous situation after her father, an investment banker, is jailed for fraud. As she navigates the complexities of her father’s past dealings, Harry finds herself facing a dire ultimatum involving a significant sum of money and her own life.
Readers will discover a fast-paced narrative that explores themes of crime, suspense, and the intricacies of the financial world. As Harry races against time to uncover the truth about her father’s crooked partners, she must evade various threats, including journalists and hired killers. The plot unfolds across diverse settings, from the London Stock Exchange to the casinos of the Bahamas, highlighting the high stakes involved in her quest for survival. This edition offers a gripping look into the interplay of technology and crime, making it a notable addition to the mystery and detective genre.
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A cutting-edge international debut thriller set in the world of hackers, techno-thieves and inside traders, for fans of John Grisham.
Henrietta ‘Harry’ Martinez lost her investment banker father, Sal, at a young age. He taught her everything he knew – about taking risks and calculating odds. But Sal made a bad gamble when he went into business with ‘The Prophet’, an anonymous trader who claims Harry owes him, now her father’s jailed for fraud.
It’s twelve million euros. Or her life.
With no money and little time, Harry must track down Sal’s crooked partners and escape the people on her trail – journalists, police and hired killers. But Harry has her own skills, honed by her father, skills her enemies haven’t anticipated. Now, from the London Stock Exchange to the casinos of the Bahamas, the chase is on. The stakes are high. And the bets are off…
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