The Frontrunner by Paul Kilduff
The assassination of the Chinese premier during a state visit to Hong Kong sends the HK markets into freefall, triggering a global financial crisis. Various governments turn to their Central Bankers for a solution. The Bankers decide to use their unlimited cash resources to beat the speculators at their own game and turn global panic into profitable recovery. They need an expert to organise the rescue - and in Jonathan Maynard they have just the man. Maynard and fellow expert, Karen Lau, decide on Bermuda as the location of the global rescue fund. But when the markets turn upward, Jonathan and Karen begin to wonder whether Bermuda is an island paradise or a twelve-square-mile prison where they can't hide? Who will share in the huge gains they reap as world markets recover? Why do five Central Bankers make them an offer they can't refuse?
'Kilduff knows his territory well, writes authoritatively about it and spins a compelling tale..riveting stuff' Irish Times on THE DEALER. "Quite simply, a first-rate novel from a first-rate writer." -- Shots 20011108 "A heady-paced thriller" -- Shots Magazine 20011108 'Kilduff knows the world of high finance and international banking inside out and he uses this insider knowledge to deliver an effective, punchy read' Irish Independent on THE DEALER 20011108 'A slick, punchy thriller by a banking insider, full of financial know-how' Daily Mail on SQUARE MILE 20011108 'An entertaining debut with an all-too-believable ending' Sunday Telegraph on SQUARE MILE 20011108 'A rattling good yarn. An exciting and topical thriller by a banking insider who knows his stuff.' -- Yorkshire Post 20011129 'An attractively written first novel, whose strength lies in the creation of the bank's atmosphere, and the detailed analysis of financial jiggery-pokery' Evening Standard on SQUARE MILE 20011129 'A world class page-turner -- The irish Independent 20011129 'An exciting and topical thriller by a banking insider, who knows his stuff.' -- Yorkshire Post 20011129
Paul Kilduff spent six years in the City working for a US securities house and an international banking group. He returned to live and work in Dublin in 1995.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340819289 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340819286 |
| Title | The Frontrunner |
| Author | Paul Kilduff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2002-03-07 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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