
Zephyr's War
Decades Before Russia Invaded Ukraine, Moscow’s Mafia Targeted Kyiv’s Foremost Capitalist
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Zephyr's War
Decades Before Russia Invaded Ukraine, Moscow’s Mafia Targeted Kyiv’s Foremost Capitalist
About this book
Zephyr's War is a gripping tale of ambition, temptation, and the precarious nature of wealth's pursuit.
Zep Zephyr cultivated sunflowers in the shadow of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, yearning for a life beyond the fields. Determined to escape his humble beginnings, Zep flees his family farm and sets his sights on New York City, driven by a burning desire to amass wealth. As he delves into finance, Zep discovers the tantalizing promise of riches through a lucrative initial public offering on Wall Street.
Brimming with ambition, Zep spares no effort in identifying vulnerable companies to conquer and mold into his entrepreneurial vision. Yet, his triumphs draw the attention of a sinister syndicate—the Russian mafia—who desire a slice of his success. Their ruthlessness mirrors Zep's relentless pursuit of wealth.
To solidify his IPO's legitimacy, Zep enlists the services of Crocker & Stackhouse, a consultancy renowned for their expertise in navigating Wall Street's treacherous waters. Under the guidance of Steve Stackhouse, these corporate brands flourish, their presence on the market soaring to unprecedented heights.
Meanwhile, the Securities Exchange Commission and the FBI have launched a relentless investigation into the surging criminal underworld seeking to infiltrate Wall Street's impregnable fortress. Time becomes the enemy as the clock ticks ominously, propelling Zep and Steve into a high-stakes battle for their reputations, their futures, and their very lives.
Will Zep and Steve emerge unscathed from the crucible of Wall Street's underworld? Or will they become mere casualties in a war fought on the bloodstained battleground of finance?
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Prologue
- Don’t Stare
- Hook, Line, and Sinker
- Too Good to Be True?
- Kulikov
- Getting on the Same Page
- Getting Serious
- Getting Out of Hand
- The Russian Mafia
- The Ride of His Life
- The Mark
- The IPO Dance
- Showtime
- Aye, MacGregor!
- Striking While the Iron’s Hot
- Max’s Mission
- Revenge, Ukrainian Style
- Mind the Gap
- Epilogue
- Cast of Characters
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- BOOKS BY JAMES R. GREGORY