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This timely debut thriller by an award-winning Financial Times columnist is a gripping tale of lethal intrigue set in the high-stakes world of Wall structure Block - where prosperity and privilege are no match for jealousy and betrayal. Ben Cowper, an participating psychiatrist at the prestigious New York-Episcopal Medical center, is stunned to learn the personal information of the crisis patient he's just been designated to treat: Harry Shapiro, a Wall structure Block colossus and one of Episcopal's most dominant donors. But a high-profile reversal of lot of money has left the once powerful investment banker jobless, bitter, and possibly desperate - judging by the handgun his partner discovers him clutching. In Ben's expert impression, Shapiro is a suicide longing to happen. However when the headstrong financier balks at an extended stay in a healthcare facility psych ward, Ben reluctantly emits him, bowing to politics pressure from Episcopal's chief administrator, who's more concerned with the patient's money than his head. Days and nights later, the stunning news breaks: There's been a murder in Shapiro's Hamptons mansion. But even more shocking is the personal information of the victim. A tragedy sets in motion an explosive chain of happenings that becomes Ben Cowper's life ugly. As hard-nosed cops close within harder questions, a healthcare facility closes ranks to protect its own pursuits. But with acquaintances freezing Ben out, innocent circumstances conspire to incriminate him. Hounded by the DA who's out for bloodstream, and haunted by the specter of any shattered profession, Ben does not have any choice: He must delve into the hearts and brains of folks who know Harry best, uncover the secrets they'd somewhat pass away - or eliminate - to keep, and expose the reality behind an online of malice disguised as madness. John Gapper is chief business columnist and a co-employee editor of the Financial Times, based in NY. He holds a degree from Exeter College or university, Oxford School, and acquired a Harkness Fellowship to review at the Wharton College of the School of Pennsylvania.
