The Chairman

By Stephen W. Frey

Book Overview

No one knows the dark side of "The Street" better than master storyteller Stephen Frey, author of such riveting novels as Shadow Account and The Day Trader. Now, in his most ambitious work to date, Frey proves that no writer can put a high-powered hero at greater risk, nor offer readers more thrilling rewards.
A towering legend among New York private equity partnerships, Everest Capital is aptly named. When its founder meets an untimely death, thirty-six-year-old superstar Christian Gillette gets the top job. But with the power and prestige come risks. The day he narrowly escapes a fiery explosion that consumes his limo and takes two innocent lives, Gillette instantly understands how intense those risks are.

It comes as no surprise to him that he has enemies in the world of multibillion--dollar deals. But now that he controls Everest, he's not going to let those enemies keep him from taking the firm-and himself-to even greater heights. Gillette has never hesitated to be aggressive, even ruthless, in his pursuit of success. This time will be no exception.

But in order to forge the alliances necessary to achieve his goals, Gillette forsakes a cardinal rule: Never trust anyone. The only certainties are the insidious campaign of corporate sabotage that could cost Gillette his job and the relentless assassination attempts that could cost him his life. To break a deadly conspiracy of greed, he'll be forced to walk-then run-an ever-blurring line between loyalty and betrayal, attack and retreat, survival and destruction . . . in the ultimate game of profit and loss.

With The Chairman, Stephen Frey presides with intensified skill over the market he has so dramatically cornered-sharpening his patented brand of hard-boiled high-finance intrigue to its keenest cutting edge yet.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345457617
• ISBN13: 9780345457615
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Fawcett Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

WOW! Who knew? High finance is exciting!

I got this book accident, and I thought 'give it a try'. I found the novel to be riveting. The characters developed before my eyes. The plot and story line grabbed me and would not let go. For me it was a page turner well into the night. Showley

Frey keeps getting better

Stephen Frey delights again with his latest---this is an excellent read. I echo the sentiments of the other reviewers; Frey does an excellent job building suspense, weaving the fasinating goings-on of the world of high finance into his story, and keeping the plot twists coming at a faster and faster rate as the story unfolds. I've been a fan of all of Frey's books to date, and though I had previously felt his first book (The Takeover) was his best, in my opinion The Chairman has now taken the top spot. A wonderful read---highly recommended.

Great action-packed thriller!

Stephen Frey is every bit as good as John Grisham when it comes to building suspense, hiding the real bad guy until the latest possible moment, and keeping your interest throughout the book. I read this from beginning to end, finding it hard to put down. Romance is somewhat lacking, but then this is not about romance, it's about power, intrigue, murder and plan Bs. I can't wait to read other Stephen Frey books now.

Another Good Frey Book!

The main character in this book Christian Gillette is elected Chairman of Everest by one vote.Upon gaining the title of chair- man an assassination attempt is made upon his life.His limousine explodes as he is about to go to the funeral of the late chairman.Twice more attempts are made on his life. His rival at the other equity firm Paul Strassi is constantly trying to undermine Gillette.He has insiders at Everest who are reporting to him. He also has a security firm that is owned by Everset that are also trying to do him in.The McGuire brothers are behind the attempts on Gillette's life.Ben Cohen, and Marcie Reed Everest Company partners are also involved in this plot to do in Gillette.There is also a "dark angel" who is the unseen planner behind these actions.His identity will shock you. If you like corporate intrigue this is the book for you.This book shows that you can trust no one.