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Source: A Riveting Financial Thriller Kindle Edition

by Zach Abrams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.5 out of 5 stars 131 ratings

After several incidents rock the Royal National Bank to its core, its share price tumbles and world stock markets begin to ripple. The world is on the brink of economic collapse.

Tom is an unhappily married journalist from London, seeking to advance his career. Sally is single, ambitious and independent, visiting from Australia. They're both chasing the same story.

Eager to research the wrongdoings at RNB exposed by whistleblowers, Tom and Sally follow a trail of leads from London to Glasgow, Manchester, Barcelona and Collioure. The path they tread is dangerous, and surrounded by cryptic warnings.

Timing and diversity of the events makes it impossible for them to be coincidence or incompetence. But who could be powerful enough to mastermind the demise of the largest financial institution in the world?

Praise:

★★★★★ - "Sharp, engaging dialogue... I highly recommend this book."

★★★★★ - "A rattlingly good yarn."

★★★★★ - "Abrams brings a lot of questions to the front of the reader's mind. Detailed, relatable characters and a well thought-out story."

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  3. Publication date
    August 16, 2015
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About the Author

Having the background of a successful career in commerce and finance, Zach Abrams has spent many years writing reports, letters and presentations and it's only fairly recently he started writing novels. "It's a more honourable type of fiction," he declares, adding 'Besides, the readers of my books tend to be far more tolerant to my use of metaphor and hyperbole than Her Majesty's Inspectors of Revenue & Customs ever were". His first novel 'Ring Fenced' was published in November 2011 and this is a crime story with a difference as the underlying theme is obsession tinged with power, control and how they are used and abused. This novel was followed by a collaboration with Elly Grant to produce 'Twists and Turns' a book of short stories and flash fiction. Zach's second novel 'Made a Killing' was the first of a series of Alex Warren murder mysteries (published in November 2012) and this has been followed by 'A Measure of Trouble' (August 2013). Zach is currently working on a novel based on investigative jounalism. Alike his central character in 'Ring Fenced,' (Bemjamin Short), Zach Abrams grew up within an orthodox Jewish family. He completed his education in Scotland and went on to a career in business and finance. He is married with two children. He plays no instruments and has an eclectic taste in music, although not as obsessive as Benjamin. Unlike Benjamin, he does not maintain mistresses, write pornography and (sadly) he does not have ownership of such a wealthy company. He is not a sociopath (at least by his own reckoning) and all versions of his life are aware of and freely communicate with each other. More in keeping with Alex Warren, he and his family reside in the south side of Glasgow.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0141LGXPO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creativia; 5th edition (August 16, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 out of 5 stars 131 ratings

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Having the background of a successful career in commerce and finance, Zach Abrams has spent many years writing reports, letters and presentations and it's only fairly recently he started writing novels. "It's a more honourable type of fiction," he declares.

Writer of the Alex Warren Murder Mystery series, set in Scotland, Zach has also written the psychological thrillers ’Ring Fenced’ and '133 Hours' and the financial thriller ‘Source’, as well as collaborating with Elly Grant on a book of short stories.

Zach is currently producing a non-fiction series to help small businesses -using the collective title ‘Mind Your Own Business’. The first, 'So You Think You Want to be a Landlord' is already available.

For more information :

Website : http://zachabrams.wix.com/zach-abrams

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zach-Abrams-author-463346010364540/

Twitter: @authorway

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Customers find the book's plot engaging, with one review noting its well-paced narrative and surprise ending. Moreover, the characters are credible, and customers find it an enjoyable read. However, the language receives mixed feedback, with some customers praising the writing while others criticize the awful grammar.

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10 customers mention "Plot development"7 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the plot development of the book, with one customer noting it is well-paced and creates suspense, while others appreciate the surprise ending.

"...and the character fit into the plan, good thriller, as they go from place to place, this had a surprise ending. Could see more coming from this story." Read more

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"...have interesting plots, they are well-structured, which helps to create a lot of suspense, they are well written, which brings the characters alive,..." Read more

"The characterisations are excellent. The main plot shows signs of being interesting but never really explains why we should care...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it keeps them engaged until the end.

"...and dialogue weren't the greatest, but overall, it was an enjoyable read." Read more

"...that make them brilliant books to read: they are down to earth and engaging, they have interesting plots, they are well-structured, which helps to..." Read more

"...attempting to tank a company's share price using negative PR to be interesting and plausible, although the damaging allegations are more subtle than..." Read more

"This book will most definitely keep you reading until the end...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...and the character fit into the plan, good thriller, as they go from place to place, this had a surprise ending. Could see more coming from this story." Read more

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"...However, the characters are solid, the plot is well paced,and the ending is totally unexpected. Be prepared for a sequel." Read more

7 customers mention "Language"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the language of the book, with some finding it well written and solid, while others criticize the awful grammar.

"...down to earth and engaging, they have interesting plots, they are well-structured, which helps to create a lot of suspense, they are well written,..." Read more

"...some need for additional editing, and sometimes the narration and dialogue weren't the greatest, but overall, it was an enjoyable read." Read more

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"...I got 40 or so pages in when the language got too raunchy for me...." Read more

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  • Ellen Oceanside
    4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD FINANCIAL THRILLER
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
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    Reading this will give you a financial picture, of the up and downs, as well as the life of Tom. Well thought out plot, author knew what he was writing about. and the character fit into the plan, good thriller, as they go from place to place, this had a surprise ending. Could see more coming from this story.
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  • Jeff S.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery and enjoyable to read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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    I enjoyed this mystery. It has some need for additional editing, and sometimes the narration and dialogue weren't the greatest, but overall, it was an enjoyable read.
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  • Fred Schaefer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A solid and entertaining novel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2015
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    I read Zach Abrams’ Made a Killing (Alex Warren Murder Mysteries Book 1) in 2012and called it “a solid and entertaining crime and detective novel”. In the meantime I’ve read a few more novels by the same author, including SOURCE: Greed, Power, Revenge, or is it Economic Terrorism? There are aspects about Abrams’ novels that make them brilliant books to read: they are down to earth and engaging, they have interesting plots, they are well-structured, which helps to create a lot of suspense, they are well written, which brings the characters alive, and the characters are credible.
    SOURCE: Greed, Power, Revenge, or is it Economic Terrorism? is no exception. It is a novel you don’t want to put down. I could identify with Tom and Sally, although it took me a while, which is, I believe, an intentional part of the brilliant development of this novel. What I said more than two years ago about Made a Killing, equally applies to SOURCE. This is a solid and entertaining novel, which I am happy to recommend.
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  • S. Lange
    2.0 out of 5 stars NOT A Riveting Financial Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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    Don't waste your time or money reading this book. Overall the book was pretty boring. Nothing thrilling about this book. The first half of the book is a complete bore, then it gets a little interesting, then boring again and ends with a lackluster conclusion.
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  • Kent B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Financial thriller that takes a bit to get going, but is good once it does
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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    Starts off slowly, with significant time dedicated to the Tom's relationship with his wife and the newly introduced Sally. The actual problem faced by the bank is only vaguely described and doesn't become clear until after the halfway point.

    Once things get going, the author does a solid job of combining the heightening action with the increasingly complex relationships between the characters. He really dives deep into Tom's torment.

    I found the premise of an external attempting to tank a company's share price using negative PR to be interesting and plausible, although the damaging allegations are more subtle than one might think. Proof that the author is well-versed in the financial industry.

    I had a few issues with the plausibility of the ending, especially the epilogue, but they don't take away from the book as a whole.

    Worth a read for those interested in financial thrillers.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars a well written story with an underdone plot
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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    The characterisations are excellent. The main plot shows signs of being interesting but never really explains why we should care. The ending feels rushed. Major plot points are left unresolved. Shows signs of promise.
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  • amadelmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful to the end
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
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    This book will most definitely keep you reading until the end. The plot twists and turns throughout the story line, developing new friendships all the while maneuvering through a cat and mouse game. Very well written and a worthy read
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  • Barbara
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not so good!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
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    I was not able to sludge through this one. I got 40 or so pages in when the language got too raunchy for me. If the writing had been better it might have been worth two stars but..... The characters were so shallow and flippant (not very inspiring). It's gone from my kindle.
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  • Sashadoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended mystery thriller. Unexpected ending, terrific!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2016
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    I love a good thriller, and I love a good mystery. 'Source' gave me both in one exciting and free flowing read. Reporter Tom Bishop and his two journalistic comrades, thrown together by his boss Stephan, find themselves facing more danger than they might have abnticipated as they investgate a story involving a bank whose reputation appears to being destroyed by a series of press stories being published which could eventually destroy confidence in the bank, therbey bringing it down as a business institution. Sadly for Tom, the investigation comes at a time when his wife decides to inform him their marriage is over! With the threat of losing his family Tom must proceed with his job, in the company of Sally and Ahmed and the trio are soon caught up in a web of intrigue that spreads from Manchester to Glasgow, and even as far as Barcelona as piece by piece they begin to unravel the ;source' of the title, and the cause of the bank's troubles. Along the way, it becomes clear that they are up against a very clever and unrelenting foe, who is not averse to using violence when he feels they are getting too close to discovering his identity. Tom Bishop is a believable and engaging character, easy to empathise with and the author has created a real page turner, with an unexpected ending, easily worthy of a five star rating. Thoroughly recommended!
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  • Fred Wildebeest
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Rattlingly Good Yarn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2017
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    National Newspaper Columnist Tom Bishop becomes the key member of a triumvirate investigating strange goings on that have been affecting the share price of one of the High Street Banks. The team move breathlessly between London, Glasgow, Manchester, Barcelona and the Pyrenees, and betweentimes Tom grapples with his marital difficulties, so the overall pace is relentless, whilst you don't have to be a fan of conspiracy theories to appreciate the twists and turns in the plot. The dialogue is sparky, the travelogue well realised; what's not to like?
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