Free to Trade

Ridpath did an excellent job of weaving information about financial markets and trading into a mystery that spans the globe from London to Phoenix. He did a great job of portraying the people caught up in the bond and borrowing industry, and the ethical dilemmas they face. I would heartedly recommend the book.I would put the book on par with Dick Francis and Grisham.

Ridpath weaves a thrilling and intricate tale of murder and high finance. Strong and intelligent prose send this author's debut over the fence. Home run!

It's a book in the line of the Grisham-alike bestsellers. Grisham's lawyer-affinity has been replaced by a trader-backgroundand it has the same speed in reading. Once you start reading, you just can't stop. The suspense really grows on you and you wonder how Paul Murray is going to survive the sheer inconceivable problems he is faced with. The british style is pleasant but a bit predictable after a while. At times the build-up seemes to lack thoroughness, but then again, it's not meant as a piece of literature. Great fun to read!

This is the type of book that is ideal if you need something easy to read commuting into London, New York or wherever. It is thoroughly researched, believable and does not swamp one with too much data. It has a travel element in it which allows the imagination to wander from London to New York to Phoenix amongst other places. If you ever wondered how the dealer world in exotic environments that surround the financial markets operate then this is the book for you. Having sustained yourself on a diet of non stop coffee and late nights with the light on, you will emerge with the satisfaction of yet another book well chosen!