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Fastball: A Financial Thriller Paperback – December 7, 2017

by Philip O Beck (Author)

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Lonny Jones’ life finally seemed to be under control. Then, over the course of several months, he is drawn into a web of financial intrigue and murder. His former best friend Jack is on the run after his fraudulent real estate company was liquidated by the bankruptcy court and the investors who lost millions of dollars are in hot pursuit. The trail for Jack and the money winds through North Dallas, Palm Beach and Phoenix as Lonny tries to unravel the financial mystery and remain alive as the baseball season plays out.
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  1. Part of series
    Fastball
  2. Print length
    259 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 7, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.65 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1981137858
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1981137855
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For most of his career, Philip has held leadership positions in finance, technology and analytics/ optimization at two major airlines. In addition, he has done research and taught in academia. Philip enjoys watching minor league baseball and riding his old, refurbished bicycle. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1981137858
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1981137855
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.65 x 8 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Fastball
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5,867,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Philip Beck

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Thank you! I appreciate your interest!

The Fastball Series contains a mix of financial, legal, crime, and spy thrillers. The first three books primarily contain financial and legal themes, while the last six involve covert government operations by the United States and its adversaries.

My newest novel, The China Riddle: A CIA Thriller, was published in December 2024.

Previously, I published my debut novel, Fastball: A Financial Thriller, in 2017, followed by Heygood Gambit: A Legal and Financial Thriller in 2018, Mitra’s Last Hustle: A Financial Thriller in 2019, To Save the Golden-Cheeked Warbler: An Austin, Texas Crime Thriller in 2020, Free Fall from Grace: The Making of a Washington Insider in 2021, Strawberry Epiphany: A Spy Thriller in 2022, The Roswell Lowdown: A CIA Thriller in 2023, and The Africa Sanction: A CIA Thriller in February 2024. All of these books are part of the Fastball Series, but can be read in any order. The main character, Lonny Jones, and a group of his close friends and associates are followed throughout the series.

My favorite part of writing is getting feedback on early book drafts from a diverse set of friends I’ve met at various points in my life. Their candid feedback vastly improved each of the books.

In addition to writing thrillers, I provide consulting services in the areas of airline operational recovery, operations, technology, analytics, and finance. Previously, I’ve held leadership positions in Analytics, Finance, Maintenance and Technology at two major airlines, and taught and conducted research in academia.

I enjoy playing with my grandchildren, early morning pickleball games at the YMCA, and eating Mexican food with my family.

You can contact me on Facebook: Philip Beck author, or my website: philipobeckwriter dot com.