- Paperback
- Publisher: Acorn Independent Press (8 Dec 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1908318562
- ISBN-13: 978-1908318565
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 530,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sir Phil Black was the kind of banker that everyone loved to hate; the
ruthless kind who hired private detectives to snoop on his fellow directors
and used their findings to secure his promotion to CEO.
But he made a few bad decisions and the bank collapsed. Although Phil’s
tax-payer funded pension ensures he doesn’t feel the pinch, Strelnikov, a
Russian gangster, lost billions and wants blood or money.
The Secret Intelligence Service hide Phil and give him a new identity but
can they keep him safe? Do they even want to? The assassins are only a step behind...
ruthless kind who hired private detectives to snoop on his fellow directors
and used their findings to secure his promotion to CEO.
But he made a few bad decisions and the bank collapsed. Although Phil’s
tax-payer funded pension ensures he doesn’t feel the pinch, Strelnikov, a
Russian gangster, lost billions and wants blood or money.
The Secret Intelligence Service hide Phil and give him a new identity but
can they keep him safe? Do they even want to? The assassins are only a step behind...
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Format:Kindle Edition
I was given this book free to read and review.
Although the theme is topical with recent bank crashes and rescue attempts this book focuses on one individual Sir Phillip Black director of NattScott a failed and recently nationalised bank. Much of the bank is from the perspective of Sir Phil who can see nothing wrong with his part in the bank's collapse. However he has an enforced drop in his standard of living when chased by a Russian "Mikhail Strelnikov" and is initially move to a safe house for his own protection by the British secret service. As the story unfolds various factions and governments become interested in Sir Phil's whereabouts and he has to use all of his wits to avoid them.
I liked the plot which did seem plausible the locations and characters well described and although what happened at the end was not exactly surprising it did provide a satisfactory conclusion for all concerned except perhaps for Sir Phil.
Although the theme is topical with recent bank crashes and rescue attempts this book focuses on one individual Sir Phillip Black director of NattScott a failed and recently nationalised bank. Much of the bank is from the perspective of Sir Phil who can see nothing wrong with his part in the bank's collapse. However he has an enforced drop in his standard of living when chased by a Russian "Mikhail Strelnikov" and is initially move to a safe house for his own protection by the British secret service. As the story unfolds various factions and governments become interested in Sir Phil's whereabouts and he has to use all of his wits to avoid them.
I liked the plot which did seem plausible the locations and characters well described and although what happened at the end was not exactly surprising it did provide a satisfactory conclusion for all concerned except perhaps for Sir Phil.
Format:Kindle Edition
I read this book on a flight to the Maldives at the same time as the fat cat bankers were in the news in the UK. I finished it in (almost) one go.
Apart from being written in a racy style, it has a very good twist at the end. In my opinion the plot would be ideal for an american type thriller film.
I also liked the anecdotes and background information given on the protagonist's frantic travels.
Apart from being written in a racy style, it has a very good twist at the end. In my opinion the plot would be ideal for an american type thriller film.
I also liked the anecdotes and background information given on the protagonist's frantic travels.
Format:Paperback
Warning, this thriller-based book provides compulsive reading! It is very difficult to tear oneself away from 'The Banker' once one starts reading it. The plot is multi-threaded and masterfully takes the reader on a journey through various near and distant destinations. Sometimes, one almost feels sorry for ruthless ex-banking fat-cat Sir Phil Black and wishes that something more could be done to help him, especially where his family is concerned. As the book progresses, the various threads are tied up. However, one particular sweetener is left dangling in the air and brings the story to an amazing conclusion. Thoroughly recommended...
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