Merger

Book excerpt: "Tom Carter, an investment banker working on the deal, struggles with his conscience when he realizes that a massive fraud may have been committed. When a chance incident brings the SEC to his door, Tom realizes that time is running out. Grappling with a personal crisis as well as the damning truth that his own boss may be involved in the cover-up, Tom finds himself in the crosshairs of both his own firm and the law." "Amanda Fleming is an intrepid New York Times reporter eager to "break" the big story behind the merger. But she has underestimated the stakes, and now her life is in jeopardy. As the novel races to its shattering climax, Tom and Amanda must try to stay alive while trying to outsmart the brilliant Vik." "Moreover, the merger hides an even more sinister secret - one that could destroy the integrity of the U.S. financial system forever."--BOOK JACKET.