The Derivative Deception

· Chinedu Nnadi
Ebook
376
Pages
Tools
Eligible

About this ebook

Evan Lockridge thought he left Wall Street behind—its sleepless nights, its ruthless ambition, and the secrets buried beneath billions of dollars in trades. But when his former mentor dies in a so-called “accident,” Evan receives one final encrypted message that changes everything. Inside is a fragment of a mathematical model so dangerous, so elegantly deceptive, that it could topple the American financial system in a matter of days.


Journalist Julia Hartman has been tracking ghost trades—massive transactions that vanish before regulators can trace them. Every source she speaks to ends up silenced or suddenly gone. When her investigation collides with Evan’s, the two uncover a conspiracy built on shadow markets, political protection, and a new derivative so flawless it hides its own destruction.


As they race to decode the last pieces of the model, they realize the truth: a secret network of financiers is preparing to ignite an economic catastrophe and seize control in the chaos. Their weapon is a synthetic financial instrument engineered to appear risk-free until the moment it detonates.


Every institution is compromised. Every algorithm is watching them. Every step they take triggers another attempt on their lives.


With the countdown already running, Evan and Julia must expose the scheme before the final trade executes. If they fail, the crash won’t just erase fortunes—it will rewrite the future of America.


In a world where numbers can kill and silence is currency, The Derivative Deception is a pulse-pounding thriller that asks: What happens when the market’s greatest threat isn’t a recession… but a design?

Evan Lockridge thought he left Wall Street behind—its sleepless nights, its ruthless ambition, and the secrets buried beneath billions of dollars in trades. But when his former mentor dies in a so-called “accident,” Evan receives one final encrypted message that changes everything. Inside is a fr...

Discover more

About the author

Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africa’s narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alike—ensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.


Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity a...

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.