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When small-town banker, Ellie Nettle, accepts a position at American Horizon Bank in Fort Worth, she thinks she's finally achieved her career dreams as a private banker. But success turns to nightmare when she meets William "Willy" Villarreal-a charismatic con man running a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that targets retirees' life savings. As Ellie uncovers the truth about Willy's criminal past and his sophisticated certificate of deposit scam, she faces an impossible choice: stay silent and protect her career and life, or expose a predator connected to drug cartels, corrupt officials, and…mehr

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When small-town banker, Ellie Nettle, accepts a position at American Horizon Bank in Fort Worth, she thinks she's finally achieved her career dreams as a private banker. But success turns to nightmare when she meets William "Willy" Villarreal-a charismatic con man running a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that targets retirees' life savings. As Ellie uncovers the truth about Willy's criminal past and his sophisticated certificate of deposit scam, she faces an impossible choice: stay silent and protect her career and life, or expose a predator connected to drug cartels, corrupt officials, and violent enforcers. It's a fiction, yet based on actual events, thriller that reveals how one woman's courage, as a whistleblower, helped bring down a massive fraud network-and nearly cost her everything. Perfect for fans of suspenseful, financial thrillers and true crime, this tale of banking corruption in 1990s Texas will keep you riveted until the final page.
Autorenporträt
I'm a 71-year-old retiree, happily married for 53 years to a wonderful husband, Lee, who has been my steadfast companion. Together, we've raised a beautiful family that includes our exceptional grown children, lovely grandchildren, plus one great-grandchild, who bring endless joy and inspiration to our lives. I was born in Rockdale, Texas, and moved to Fairfield, Texas, during my junior year of high school. We raised our children in Fairfield and then moved to several larger cities in Texas. My professional journey began at 18 in the banking industry. I worked my way from teller to the position of vice president at several of the largest banks in the USA, an achievement I'm particularly proud of. This experience taught me that determination, hard work, and faith in God can open doors to incredible opportunities. I feel blessed to have a loving family and a circle of friends who enrich my life. As I step into this new chapter of my life as an author, I carry the lessons learned and the shared love, eager to inspire others to pursue their dreams, regardless of their age or background. Join me on this exhilarating journey as I continue to explore the boundless possibilities of storytelling.