Plenty of intrigue and unexpected danger, along with enough authenticity to stimulate the most discerning reader.
Equally feared and respected, Tyson Edwards is at the top of his game as an enforcement attorney for the SEC. True, his career could have taken him down a more illustrious path, but Tyson, with the help of a quick wit and a talented team, is content to bring down Wall Street’s untouchables. And he pulls this all off with unflappable poise. His latest case begins like any other, except this time the subject ends up dead rather than behind bars. As Tyson probes into the unusual death and others like it, an erratic pattern begins to emerge. First, the loss of wealth or a business. Then making a quick fortune in the market, only to later perish under suspicious circumstances. The decedents don’t have much in common otherwise, except for ominous calls originating from a single phone number. The clues all point to one man and a huge investment firm, but getting to him won’t be easy. As usual, Tyson will have to take things into his own hands, call in some favors, and bet on a few bluffs to catch the diabolical criminal. But sometimes you have to make a deal with the Devil to get what you want the most.
Jon Jordan plunges readers deep into a labyrinthine world of seedy stock tips and powerful influencers who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets in The Shadow on Wall Street. The author’s expansive and intimate knowledge of the legal issues surrounding sticky securities matters is on full display, giving audiences a ringside seat to the unfolding chaos and a deep dive into a menacing darkness that will catch you completely off guard. Tyson is a fun character to explore, with his trademark confidence and a record to back it up. “One way or another, I will always find out the truth.” He is bold without being brash, brave without being stupid. And his crew, comprised of timid and sensible Charlie, no-nonsense Danielle, an old college buddy with a few vices, and anyone else Tyson can wrangle in to help, adds variety to the cast without ever stealing his spotlight. Certain expressions and ideas remind readers that, while this story takes place over two decades ago, people’s lust for money and power really hasn’t changed. As Tyson chases down leads and builds his case, some of the mundane details and conversations become tedious, but these sequences of monotony provide the perfect contrast to the calculated tone and precise pacing of the plot. With plenty of intrigue and unexpected danger, along with enough authenticity to stimulate the most discerning reader, The Shadow on Wall Street is a thriller that promises shocking twists you’ll never see coming.
