Betrayed
by R.P. McCabe
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Pub Date Jun 18 2012 | Archive Date Feb 02 2013
Description
In a time of global political upheaval comes the crime
thriller novel, Betrayed. The primary complication in this action packed novel
of retribution and suspense is a real Ponzi scheme that was uncovered in 2007 as
the Bernard Madoff Ponzi crime was breaking on the national scene. With
refreshingly honest and raw insight, R.P. McCabe explores a broad spectrum of
social ills resulting from the contemporary tragedy of Ponzi crime and the
subsequent collapse suffered by hundreds of thousands of American families. Yet,
in the face of the impending certainty of grave retribution that is imminent,
Mr. McCabe manages to entertain and inform his readers. This thriller is a
hallmark story of our times filled with suspense and action that creeps up on
you just as the psychosis that is consuming Wally Stroud threatens to replace
the man he thought himself to be. Victims of Ponzi crime around the world will
relate to the tragedy suffered when Wally and Poppy Stroud are betrayed in this
story of heartbreaking loss and retribution.
The Strouds discover that they have lost their entire life’s savings to two nihilistic criminals in an elaborate Ponzi scheme. The suspense and action build in this thriller as it becomes obvious that Wally and Poppy will once more be betrayed and abandoned by the regulatory agencies they have turned to in desperation. Wally slips into a state of attenuated depression. Consumed by his own grief, he does not see that his wife, Poppy, has tumbled into an even deeper chasm of despair. The action begins to intensify when Poppy commits suicide. Now feeling further betrayed by his wife, Wally’s depression devolves to a long slide into psychosis. As with any well crafted crime thriller, the suspense becomes riveting. You know retribution is coming. R.P. McCabe takes us along on that suspense driven journey with vivid, heartrending truth. The resolution in Betrayed is stunningly unforgettable. Even then McCabe does not leave his reader and shut down the action. The denouement of this crime thriller is no less satisfying than the journey we are treated to throughout Betrayed. Mr. McCabe weaves his story of retribution with clever crafting of action counterbalanced by sublimely agonizing suspense, holding his reader in a state of suspended animation with appetizingly mature literary prose and crisp dialogue. Readers of Stieg Larsson or David Baldacci novels will find an especially satisfying read in Betrayed.
The Strouds discover that they have lost their entire life’s savings to two nihilistic criminals in an elaborate Ponzi scheme. The suspense and action build in this thriller as it becomes obvious that Wally and Poppy will once more be betrayed and abandoned by the regulatory agencies they have turned to in desperation. Wally slips into a state of attenuated depression. Consumed by his own grief, he does not see that his wife, Poppy, has tumbled into an even deeper chasm of despair. The action begins to intensify when Poppy commits suicide. Now feeling further betrayed by his wife, Wally’s depression devolves to a long slide into psychosis. As with any well crafted crime thriller, the suspense becomes riveting. You know retribution is coming. R.P. McCabe takes us along on that suspense driven journey with vivid, heartrending truth. The resolution in Betrayed is stunningly unforgettable. Even then McCabe does not leave his reader and shut down the action. The denouement of this crime thriller is no less satisfying than the journey we are treated to throughout Betrayed. Mr. McCabe weaves his story of retribution with clever crafting of action counterbalanced by sublimely agonizing suspense, holding his reader in a state of suspended animation with appetizingly mature literary prose and crisp dialogue. Readers of Stieg Larsson or David Baldacci novels will find an especially satisfying read in Betrayed.
Advance Praise
A
must read book! July 4, 2012
By RoseMary
This book is emotionally charged and really makes you feel the
despair andactual grief these people have to go through. Unfortunately there
are
many like them. I just hope I'm not one of them someday.
The author has made a difficult to understand subject for a lot of people
into an exciting , easy to read novel! A great book In my opinion! A must read!
5.0 out of 5 stars There are few books I would read twice, this is one of them. June 22, 2012 By ARC
Once in awhile comes a book that is better than most and I will buy a copy to keep on my book shelf. Betrayed is one of those books. Mr. McCabe is an articulate writer telling a timely and good story in a manner that is crafted and honed. This is some of literary fiction at its best. A definitive must read for anyone who has friends or family that have been betrayed.
deeply heartfelt, October 9, 2012 By James A. Davis "James A Davis" (ES Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
R_P really struck a nerve in this novel. His efforts to show the devastating effects of crooked behavior by those in financial institutions was on point. So dam many people have really suffered and lives were torn apart, yet, no justice for the innocent. Betrayed shows how one man refused to accept his hurt, pain and losses without doing something. I saw a loving family man transformed by greed, into a vengeful madman seeking and finding justice. But in the end, he was still devastated. His happiness gone. A truly compelling book. I enjoyed seeing the victim get his justice but it hurt to see his pain and end. Great work Ron.4.0 out of 5 stars TRAGIC BUT TRUE, October 7, 2012 By ZEBRA - See all my reviews THIS BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING TO ME BECAUSE I BECAME INVOLVED IN JUST SUCH A "PONZY" SCHEME BUT IN A MUCH SMALLER WAY AND ENDED UP LOOSING MY INVESTMENT. THE AUTHOR DESCRIBED THE TERRIBLE FEELING OF HELPLESSNESS AND DESPAIR THAT CRUSHED MANY PEOPLE AT A TIME IN THEIR LIVES WHERE THEY DIDN'T HAVE YEARS AHEAD OF THEM TO START OVER AND PROVIDE THE RETIREMENT LIFE THEY HAD PLANNED.
THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE AT ANY TIME CAN BE DEVASTATING , BUT A SUICIDE ADDS A FEELING OF GUILT THAT NEVER REALLY EVER, EVER GOES AWAY.
THE BOOK HELD MY INTEREST, AS YOU CAN PROBABLY TELL, AND WHILE I COULD SENSE WHAT THE OUTCOME WOULD BE I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THE GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE ACT ITSELF. I HAD TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT SOON WENT BACK TO READ THE FINAL OUTCOME.
THIS IS A BOOK I WILL NOT QUICKLY FORGET. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUTHOR .
many like them. I just hope I'm not one of them someday.
The author has made a difficult to understand subject for a lot of people
into an exciting , easy to read novel! A great book In my opinion! A must read!
5.0 out of 5 stars There are few books I would read twice, this is one of them. June 22, 2012 By ARC
Once in awhile comes a book that is better than most and I will buy a copy to keep on my book shelf. Betrayed is one of those books. Mr. McCabe is an articulate writer telling a timely and good story in a manner that is crafted and honed. This is some of literary fiction at its best. A definitive must read for anyone who has friends or family that have been betrayed.
deeply heartfelt, October 9, 2012 By James A. Davis "James A Davis" (ES Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
R_P really struck a nerve in this novel. His efforts to show the devastating effects of crooked behavior by those in financial institutions was on point. So dam many people have really suffered and lives were torn apart, yet, no justice for the innocent. Betrayed shows how one man refused to accept his hurt, pain and losses without doing something. I saw a loving family man transformed by greed, into a vengeful madman seeking and finding justice. But in the end, he was still devastated. His happiness gone. A truly compelling book. I enjoyed seeing the victim get his justice but it hurt to see his pain and end. Great work Ron.4.0 out of 5 stars TRAGIC BUT TRUE, October 7, 2012 By ZEBRA - See all my reviews THIS BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING TO ME BECAUSE I BECAME INVOLVED IN JUST SUCH A "PONZY" SCHEME BUT IN A MUCH SMALLER WAY AND ENDED UP LOOSING MY INVESTMENT. THE AUTHOR DESCRIBED THE TERRIBLE FEELING OF HELPLESSNESS AND DESPAIR THAT CRUSHED MANY PEOPLE AT A TIME IN THEIR LIVES WHERE THEY DIDN'T HAVE YEARS AHEAD OF THEM TO START OVER AND PROVIDE THE RETIREMENT LIFE THEY HAD PLANNED.
THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE AT ANY TIME CAN BE DEVASTATING , BUT A SUICIDE ADDS A FEELING OF GUILT THAT NEVER REALLY EVER, EVER GOES AWAY.
THE BOOK HELD MY INTEREST, AS YOU CAN PROBABLY TELL, AND WHILE I COULD SENSE WHAT THE OUTCOME WOULD BE I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THE GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE ACT ITSELF. I HAD TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT SOON WENT BACK TO READ THE FINAL OUTCOME.
THIS IS A BOOK I WILL NOT QUICKLY FORGET. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUTHOR .
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781937698997 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
