Michael Sears Books

Big money fosters even greater greed in this explosive debut thriller, set in the corrupt financial underworld.

A sensational story of murder and financial corruption - and one man's continued search for redemption

From the author of the acclaimed, award-winning debut novel Black Fridays , a story of murder, greed, and corruption—and the lengths to which one man will go for his family. Two years in a federal prison has changed Jason Stafford, but one thing it has taught him as a financial investigator is how to detect a lie. Though Philip Haley has been indicted for insider trading on his own company, Stafford believes him when he says he’s been set up. It does make him dangerous to be around, though. The deeper Stafford investigates, the more secrets he uncovers . . . secrets people would kill for.

The investigation into a corrupt immigration lawyer's murder unfolds in Queens, where attorney Ted Molloy navigates a web of shady characters while supporting his activist girlfriend, Kenzie. As Kenzie confronts challenges in her fight against a corporate development project threatening immigrant communities, she inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime. With their friend Mohammed caught in the crossfire, Ted and his team must unravel the mystery to protect their community and halt the development. This sequel immerses readers in a gripping urban landscape filled with intrigue.

The story follows Ted Molloy, a former high-powered lawyer now navigating the gritty streets of Queens as a foreclosure profiteer. His life takes a dark turn when his associate, Richie Rubiano, is murdered after providing a lucrative lead. With Richie's widow demanding answers and his past haunting him, Ted is drawn into a complex murder investigation. As he delves deeper, he encounters a web of corrupt developers, mobsters, and old adversaries, revealing the underbelly of his diverse hometown.

Jason Stafford è un ex pezzo grosso di Wall Street che ha perso tutto: famiglia, lavoro e soldi. Ha pagato il prezzo di una frode finanziaria con due anni di carcere, e dopo essere uscito cerca di rimettersi in sesto. Ogni tipo di lavoro nel mondo della finanza sembra essergli precluso, ma l'esperienza di truffatore gli fa ottenere un posto in una società di investimenti: il suo incarico sarà quello di svolgere delle indagini sulle attività sospette di un giovane agente di borsa, morto da poco in un incidente in barca. Per denaro, Stafford accetta, ma quello che scopre è più scottante del previsto e finisce per coinvolgere livelli a cui sarebbe meglio non arrivare. Fra documenti criptati, ricatti, rivalità e segreti, Stafford mette a repentaglio la sua stessa vita. Una vita che era finalmente pronto a ricostruire insieme all'unica persona che gli aveva insegnato ad amarla di nuovo e che ha davvero bisogno di lui: il figlio autistico di cinque anni.