JackPot - Bendall, John
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In this thrilling tale of greed and revenge, Preston "Press" James has everything a successful investment banker needs: the Ivy League degree, the sharp wardrobe, good looks, and a picture-perfect wife, Claire. His partner, Whitford Horsley, is jealous over what he sees as Press's unfair advantages, and his ego drives him to demolish the only two things Press cares about: his marriage, and his spotless reputation. Whit manufactures an affair, reveals it to Claire, and ultimately starts an affair with her, the woman he's always wanted. He also informs the district attorney that Press built an…mehr

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In this thrilling tale of greed and revenge, Preston "Press" James has everything a successful investment banker needs: the Ivy League degree, the sharp wardrobe, good looks, and a picture-perfect wife, Claire. His partner, Whitford Horsley, is jealous over what he sees as Press's unfair advantages, and his ego drives him to demolish the only two things Press cares about: his marriage, and his spotless reputation. Whit manufactures an affair, reveals it to Claire, and ultimately starts an affair with her, the woman he's always wanted. He also informs the district attorney that Press built an algorithm that will steal millions from their clients, but it was really Whit who launched it in Press's name. Sent to prison for six years, Press has plenty of time to plan his revenge, and enlists his new prison friends to help him. Meanwhile, he's been buying lottery tickets through a guard...and he wins a huge lottery. But he must claim it within one year. Now he has to figure out how he can get out to claim his winnings. In an elaborate scheme that leverages his OCD to the max, Press plans his daring escape...and sets his revenge in motion. Fans of James Gripponado and Sheldon Seigel will love this page-turning thriller.
Autorenporträt
John Bendall. A background in economic history, political science and marketing and is now an independent researcher living in Greenwich. John has a long-standing love of the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, including the Caird Library. He is a member of the Society for Nautical Research and Nantucket Historical Association, which have both provided interesting material, as has the National Archives in West London. This book was inspired by American author Dava Sobel's renowned 'Longitude', covering Harrison's timepieces in revolutionising maritime navigation. John has researched a fascinating follow-up story of Larcum Kendall and the K2 timekeeper. John is also a director of an English language school in Canterbury and a document management services company. His supportive wife, Jane, worked at the NMM for many years and is founder of the Flamsteed Astronomy Society. Mike Dryland. Mike retired from a career in industry in 2001 and has since been spending time as a voluntary curatorial assistant at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, where he specialises in tours and talks about the Harrison marine timekeepers (sea clocks) and the history of the Observatory. He studied physics and has a long-time interest in astronomy, horology and naval history. Mike contributed two chapters and the appendix for this book, and helped generally with navigation and horology issues.