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 Free to Trade - Michael Ridpath
Newest Review: ... read a Michael Ridpath book and it made a pleasant change to read a modern thriller which was mainly set in the UK, unlike my ... more  ... usual type of book. Although the book is very well written and kept me engrossed for its entire duration. I would have to say it is a bit predictable, as I was able to guess who the good guys and bad guys were far before the end, although the climax is a little unexpected.
The story itself is very good and although not overly complex does hold your attention. This is mainly down to Ridpath's expressive writing style, which although descriptive does not bore you with over long prose about how the surroundings looked b...more |
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Free to Trade - Michael Ridpath: Fraud and Murder, but no Bond in sight (766 words)
by - written on 01/10/06 (Very useful, 155 readings)
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Synopsis ----------------- Having worked as a bond trader for little less than a year, Paul Murray is enjoying the excitement of dealing with millions pounds within the high risk trading environment. Taken under the wing of his boss, Hamilton MacKenzie, his future looks bright, especially as one of his colleagues; Debbie Chater has become smitten with him. But when her body turns up dead in the Thames, Paul becomes suspicious that maybe her death may not be accidental. As he attempts to uncover the truth behind her untimely death, he discovers that not only that their may be something going on within his company but that corruption also spreads ... Read the complete review
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