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'This is as about as Grisham as you can get without having his name on the cover ... Millionaires is an easy, enjoyable romp with a combination of suspense and humour that could make it a big hit' (The Times )
'The fast pace never stops, and the inner workings of high finance have never been more interesting. Meltzer's new novel is worth a million bucks' (Library Journal )
'Enough twists and comic moments to captivate fans' (Hello )
'Meltzer's new thriller is a high-concept piece' (Evening Herald )
'This white-knuckle thriller keeps you hooked from the start' (Cambridge Evening News )
'This giddy fourth thriller by Meltzer mixes up banking, cyber theft and Disney World in a fast-paced, fresh-scrubbed adventure' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A financial and computer based cat-and-mouse thriller in which three million becomes three hundred million.' (The Bookseller Paperback preview )
'Their journey is a white-knuckle ride with twists and turns of a roller coaster, from which you'll disembark at the end feeling more than a little bit giddy' (Peterborough Evening Telegraph )
'A high-octane cat-and-mouse with more twists than a bowl of pasta that grips till the very last page' (Publishing News )
'The fast pace never stops, and the inner workings of high finance have never been more interesting. Meltzer's new novel is worth a million bucks' (Library Journal )
'Enough twists and comic moments to captivate fans' (Hello )
'Meltzer's new thriller is a high-concept piece' (Evening Herald )
'This white-knuckle thriller keeps you hooked from the start' (Cambridge Evening News )
'This giddy fourth thriller by Meltzer mixes up banking, cyber theft and Disney World in a fast-paced, fresh-scrubbed adventure' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A financial and computer based cat-and-mouse thriller in which three million becomes three hundred million.' (The Bookseller Paperback preview )
'Their journey is a white-knuckle ride with twists and turns of a roller coaster, from which you'll disembark at the end feeling more than a little bit giddy' (Peterborough Evening Telegraph )
'A high-octane cat-and-mouse with more twists than a bowl of pasta that grips till the very last page' (Publishing News )
Cambridge Evening News
'This white-knuckle thriller keeps you hooked from the start'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Starting a Brad Meltzer thriller is like taking a train ride that is sure to jump the tracks before you reach your destination. Usually, it's at least the first twenty or thirty pages that have my heart skipping a beat. In The Millionaires, I didn't come up for air until I was well into a hundred pages of the book. Like the main characters, who were scared out of their wits in their attempt to steal millions of dollars, I too was frightened right along with them.
In the beginning, Meltzer has the main character talking about people who come into money and stating that once that happens, they lose their grasp on reality. This is exactly what will happen as brothers Oliver and Charlie Caruso, employees of the New York private banking firm of Greene and Greene, attempt to divert millions of dollars from an inactive/dead client's account. As with other similar novels I've read, whereby people try to become millionaires by secretly keeping other people's money (A Simple Plan, The Summons), this is no easy task.
Even though the brothers are undertaking something illegal, the reader will feel empathy towards them. Their motives are purely genuine as they're hoping to reduce some exorbitant medical bills whose responsibility for payment lies with their mother Maggie.
A chase will ensue as the Secret Service gets involved in finding the money and, at one point, the reader will have no idea as to the identity of the good guys and the bad guys. I will admit that the premise gets a bit confusing trying to figure out this money transfer scheme but Meltzer tells you right at the beginning of this ride that money will make you lose your grasp on reality.
This is the third book I've read by Brad Meltzer (Dead Even and The First Counsel being the other two)and he has yet to disappoint me. I discovered him one day years ago on a morning talk show and I'm happy that I made his acquaintance because he has since brought me many hours of reading enjoyment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book will very much appeal to fans of John Grisham. The story line is one you'd expect from Grisham, the writing style is very similar..Hold on! Maybe it is Grisham under a false name?
Anyway, taking away the 'Grisham factor' this is an entertaining read with good characters and an interesting plot. Don't expect a mind blowing experience and/or a completely surprising twist at the end. Rather, expect a well construed book that is smoothly written and entertaining. Perfect holiday reading!
Anyway, taking away the 'Grisham factor' this is an entertaining read with good characters and an interesting plot. Don't expect a mind blowing experience and/or a completely surprising twist at the end. Rather, expect a well construed book that is smoothly written and entertaining. Perfect holiday reading!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A thoroughly enjoyable read. A fast-paced opening two chapters got me hooked and from the very beginning I could completely relate to the two main characters. Their relationship is brilliantly written and very real.
This book was slightly confusing in places and the ending was not totally unexpected, but there is some good action along the way. For me, it was not radically different to what I would expect from some other authors such as Grisham, but what makes it stand out in my mind is the author's real understanding of people and relationships. That made it really enjoyable and realistic.
I would definitely read other books by this author.
This book was slightly confusing in places and the ending was not totally unexpected, but there is some good action along the way. For me, it was not radically different to what I would expect from some other authors such as Grisham, but what makes it stand out in my mind is the author's real understanding of people and relationships. That made it really enjoyable and realistic.
I would definitely read other books by this author.
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MY FIRST MELTZER, AND NOT MY LAST
I hadn't come across Brad Meltzer before, and I enjoyed this the first of his books that I've read. Other reviewers have identified the defioiencies; the goofy pair of brothers... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Barry McCanna
Thrilled!
I loved this book. It was the first of BM's novels I have read, but it won't be the last - it kept me hooked til the end. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2008 by Embkay
Below average
A strange book, that begins by listing what looks like hundreds of people in the Acknowledgements section, all of whom apparently assisted the author. Read more
Published on 9 July 2007 by Peter Smith
A Great Page Turner
Not being an avid reader of crime/thriller novels, I was so surprised how much I enjoyed this book. From the moment I started it I was gripped, putting off doing things just so I... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2006
The Millionaires - Better than Grisham! (in my opinion)
As someone who seems to have little time for reading books I found that this book demanded I make time to read it. Read more
Published on 11 July 2004 by Mr. E. J. Webb
The Millionaires- A Great Crime Thriller Book.
This was the first Brad Meltzer book i read, which i purchased while on holiday, i started reading it and i got into it right away and couldnt put the book down till i was nearly... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2003
Very disappointing
It is with increasing disappointment that I have bought each subsequent novel by this author. I loved the First Counsel but can think of little to recommend this book. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2002
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