by Brian Haig
First published 2010
Jack Wiley thinks he has struck gold when he learns about a revolutionary polymer developed by a failing company. The substance can coat any vehicle and provide protection equal to thirty inches of steel armor. With wars raging in Iraq and Afghanistan, this discovery could save thousands of military lives. Wiley, a Wall Street banker, sees the perfect opportunity. He partners with the Capitol Group, a massive corporation, to execute a swift takeover of the small company. The deal appears flawless until Pentagon investigators start asking questions. What seemed like a straightforward business transaction transforms into a deadly conspiracy. Wiley finds himself trapped between government forces and corporate power players, each with their own agenda. The polymer that promised to protect soldiers becomes the center of a scandal that threatens to destroy both big business and government credibility. Wiley must navigate this treacherous landscape where million-dollar deals hide lethal secrets.
Genres: fiction, business, suspense, crime, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conspiracy, corporate-greed, government-cover-up
Setting: Afghanistan, Iraq
Period: 21st-century
390 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing