A Calculated Risk

A Calculated Risk

Neville (1999)

Overview

Financial executive Verity Banks aims to demonstrate the ease of breaching automated security systems and concealing funds. Her former mentor, Dr. Zooltan Tor, escalates the challenge by daring her to steal one billion dollars. She must then invest the sum, generate thirty million in profit within three months, and return the original billion undetected. The competition between Tor and Verity adds to the suspense, with Tor allowing Verity to use a computer for her heist while he cannot.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy fast-paced financial thrillers.
• Fans of heist stories with a competitive edge.
• Those interested in the intricacies of security systems and financial maneuvering.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 343
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9780345386823
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Year: 1999