Paper Money A Novel [Paperback]

An explosive novel of high finance and underworld villainy from Ken Follett, the grand master of international action and suspense. Look out for Ken's newest book, A Column of Fire, available now.

Crime, high finances, and journalism are interconnected in this early thriller by the author ofOn Wings of Eagles andLie Down With Lions. In one suspenseful, action-packed day, fortunes change hands as an ambitious young reporter scrambles to crack the story. A suicidal junior minister, an avaricious tycoon, and a seasoned criminal with his team of tough guys all play their parts in a scheme that moves paper money around at a dizzying pace.Praise for the novels of Ken Follett

[A] celebration of uncommon courage and unlikely heroes.  —People

Great entertainment.  —The Baltimore Sun

Gripping.  —The New York Times

Follett ratchets up the Richter scale of suspense.  —USA Today

Follett really knows how to tell a story.  —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

His scenes whip along. And his ending is absolutely smashing.  —The Virginian-Pilot

An altogether entertaining reading experience.  —Minneapolis Star Tribune

A terrific page-turner. Careening thrills . . . telling historical detail . . . genuine surprises.  —Los Angeles Times

Sheer suspense.  —The Washington Post

Absolutely electric with suspense.  —San Francisco Chronicle

Ken Follett has done it once more . . . goes down with the ease and impact of a well-prepared martini.  —The New York Times Book Review

The most exciting novel in years.  —The Cincinnati Enquirer

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