After David Heart's father's estate is squandered by bad advice, his mother faces eviction and his grandfather needs life-saving surgery. A seemingly-helpful family friend finds David a seat at a bucket-shop off-Wall Street firm with the promise that money flows like wine. Naive and quickly recognized as an easy mark, David is plunged into the eat-what-you-kill world of a trading desk, where the analysts, salesmen and traders sit like pigs at a two-sided trough. Bullied by the cruel, abusive head trader known only as Blackie, David is relieved when Sandy Allen, a strikingly provocative street-smart saleswoman, comes to his aid. But, what David doesn't realize is that hidden agendas are everywhere, and no one can be trusted. Now the target of extortion, David must make an impossible choice: facilitate an insider-trading felony in exchange for the money his family desperately needs, or face the cruelty of his mentor-turned-predator who has framed David and promises that he alone will be found guilty and suffer the consequences of the crime he refused to commit. David's experiences reveal the underbelly of a place where everyone is looking out for themselves and money is the only measure of success. A trusting fish in a pool of sharks, David is left vulnerable by what he doesn't know, and must struggle to survive in the face of overwhelming odds to provide for his family. A 28-year veteran of the investment world, PT Dawkins writes from experience about the insatiable desire for money that leads to unethical, illegal and unscrupulous behavior. He majored in English at Dartmouth College, earned a MBA from The University of Western Ontario and completed extensive studies in Creative Writing at the University of Toronto.
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A Wall Street Thriller
Aug 16 2011
By Reviewer"Lynn"
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Format:Kindle Edition
It's a dog eat dog world out there in the midst of today's economy and nobody knows that better than those who are working at wall street. When you're dealing with the public's money who can you trust? Its each man for theirself and they do not care who gets hurt in the process.
David Heart grew up usually asking one question all the time. Why? Why did he get picked on? Why did his dad have to die? Why did his mother not have the money to live on? After a family friend helped him get a jobas an analyst in a little shop off Wall-Street he is still asking that question. Not really knowing a thing about analyzing a business,he is learning.Now at the mercy of one abusive man better known as Blackie around the place he is soon learning that no one is there to help anyone.There is one person however that seems to want to help him. Sandy Allen,who claims she has gone up against Blackie and beat him down,but can she be trusted? Does she have a vendetta against Blackie?
When a deal is made to David he has a choice to make. After he has learned the truth from his grandfather just why his mother is broke,will he make the correct choice? The money sounds good but he knows in his own mind that it would be breaking the law and he can't help his mother if he is in jail. Now the mentor has turned against him,framing David and he alone is left to face the consequences of a crime he refused to be a part of. How will David manage to get out of this?
This is a very interesting read .One has to feel for David. It seems his growing up years he was what one would call the nerdy boy of the bunch. One who never would stand up for himself and would question every action. It was always why do things happen,and that is still happening in his job. There is the occasional use of coarse language throughout the book which I always like to state so that if someone is offended by it they will know that it is in there. If you like books dealing with Wall Street and the Investment world with a thrilling tone to it then I feel you will enjoy reading "The Analyst".
David Heart grew up usually asking one question all the time. Why? Why did he get picked on? Why did his dad have to die? Why did his mother not have the money to live on? After a family friend helped him get a jobas an analyst in a little shop off Wall-Street he is still asking that question. Not really knowing a thing about analyzing a business,he is learning.Now at the mercy of one abusive man better known as Blackie around the place he is soon learning that no one is there to help anyone.There is one person however that seems to want to help him. Sandy Allen,who claims she has gone up against Blackie and beat him down,but can she be trusted? Does she have a vendetta against Blackie?
When a deal is made to David he has a choice to make. After he has learned the truth from his grandfather just why his mother is broke,will he make the correct choice? The money sounds good but he knows in his own mind that it would be breaking the law and he can't help his mother if he is in jail. Now the mentor has turned against him,framing David and he alone is left to face the consequences of a crime he refused to be a part of. How will David manage to get out of this?
This is a very interesting read .One has to feel for David. It seems his growing up years he was what one would call the nerdy boy of the bunch. One who never would stand up for himself and would question every action. It was always why do things happen,and that is still happening in his job. There is the occasional use of coarse language throughout the book which I always like to state so that if someone is offended by it they will know that it is in there. If you like books dealing with Wall Street and the Investment world with a thrilling tone to it then I feel you will enjoy reading "The Analyst".
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Great Novel
July 10 2012
By JaC
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Format:Kindle Edition
This is a well written novel. This is not a book I would typically select to read. However it came highly recommended by a friend - I was pleasantly surprised. Each chapter was full of anticipation, which kept me wanting to read more. The story line was exciting and educational all at the same time. The author certainly knows the game on wall street, and comes across as a seasoned writer. I am looking forward to the next book by this Author.
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A good tale well told
Jun 10 2012
By James in Thailand
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This is an entertaining novel with a topical Wall Street setting. The author clearly demonstrates his intimate knowledge of financial institutions with some of the compelling detail.
For anyone with even a passing interest in the stock markets, this is a must read.
I look forward to the author's next book and hope that I have the opportunity to buy it soon.
Top shelf financial writing!
For anyone with even a passing interest in the stock markets, this is a must read.
I look forward to the author's next book and hope that I have the opportunity to buy it soon.
Top shelf financial writing!
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