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Dirty Money, Terrible People
by Calum Kerr
Dark, thrilling, and undeniably captivating, “Dirty Money, Terrible People” by Calum Kerr is the first in a trilogy of crime thrillers set in the City of London. Kerr takes readers on a roller-coaster adventure, leveraging his professional experience and network of real-life characters to create a story that dives into the seedy underworld of money laundering and drug cartels.
The plot revolves around a group of baby boomer professionals who find themselves in deep trouble when blank passports are discovered in their client’s wealth management office. Soon, they’re caught in a web of deceit, unable to trust their colleagues or bosses. And as if things couldn’t get worse, they’re pursued not only by HMRC but also by the infamous Los Zetas drug cartel, led by the ruthless Jorge Perez.
Kerr’s writing has been praised for its fast-paced storytelling, featuring bite-sized chapters that make it difficult to put the book down. The vivid and sometimes gruesome scenes are expertly balanced with amusing and relatable characters, such as the charming protagonist, William. Set against the backdrop of London’s finest restaurants, this novel masterfully blends high-stakes action with a touch of dark humour.
Some readers may find the level of violence to be intense but ultimately agree that the story is a terrific page-turner. The author’s attention to detail – adds a layer of realism to the plot, making the narrative all the more immersive.
“Dirty Money, Terrible People” has garnered a strong following, with fans eagerly awaiting the next instalment in the trilogy. If you’re a fan of dark crime thrillers that take you behind the scenes of corporate London, this book should definitely be on your reading list.
Published by BryherHouse Publishing on 2020-11-26
The Terrible People Series
Calum has worked in the New York and London financial markets including twenty years with KPMG and EY – two of the “Big Four” global accountancy firms.
He frequently presents at industry conferences, contributes regular articles to the press and is a highly-respected commentator on the issues facing the UK financial services market. “Dirty Money - Terrible People” is his first work of fiction. The second book in the series will be published in 2021.
Calum lives in West London and enjoys wining, dining, running and writing. He is particularly interested in writing about today’s UK baby boomers and what he describes as the “Seventy is the new Seventeen” phenomenon. This cohort of consumers is drinking more than previous generations, using more hard and soft drugs, being diagnosed with more sexually transmitted diseases, enjoying life more and living that life much longer. 25% have assets in excess of a million pounds.
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