Paper Money
A Novel
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3.5 • 235 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
An explosive novel of high finance and underworld villainy from Ken Follett, the grand master of international action and suspense.
Crime, high finances, and journalism are interconnected in this early thriller by the author of On Wings of Eagles and Lie Down With Lions. In one suspenseful, action-packed day, fortunes change hands as an ambitious young reporter scrambles to crack the story. A suicidal junior minister, an avaricious tycoon, and a seasoned criminal with his team of tough guys all play their parts in a scheme that moves "paper money" around at a dizzying pace.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Originally published under the pseudonym Zachary Stone, this is a happily rediscovered suspense thriller written in the mid-'70s by Follett, the bestselling author of Lie Down with Lions. Its plot, set in London, and intended to show that crime, high finance and journalism are corruptly interconnected, is, according to Follett, the cleverest he has ever devised. The fast-paced action spans, in hour-to-hour fashion, one day in the life of an evening newspaper and features an adulterous politician, a corrupt financier, a criminal gang, a mentally retarded youth and an eager cub reporter, their linked destinies all moving toward a singleand intensely excitingclimax. Though painted in broad brushstrokes, the characters seem compellingly real, as do their professional environments. Follett can proudly acknowledge this one.
Customer Reviews
Interesting beginning…
But where is the rest of it?
Paper Money
I really loved this book until the end, when I couldn't believe it was over! I was kind of disappointed, because it seemed to end so abruptly...I expected more.
Disappointing
This book was a disappointing read. Ken Follett is one of my very favorite authors but this book was not one I enjoyed reading. It was actually boring and I'm surprised I was even able to finish it.