Friday, the Thirteenth: A Novel

Name: Friday, the Thirteenth: A Novel
Author: Thomas William Lawson

By Thomas William Lawson

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A financial thriller that depicts a deliberate market assault by a powerful broker on an ill-omened day, unleashing panic across the Stock Exchange. Narrated by a senior partner of a longstanding banking house, the story follows urgent efforts on the trading floor to halt cascading losses, the broker’s volatile moods and family ties, and the tactical maneuvers used to blunt ruin. Scenes shift between tense market action, personal recollection, and boardroom strategy, examining ambition, moral responsibility, speculative excess, and the human and institutional costs of unchecked finance.

About the Author

Thomas William Lawson

Thomas William Lawson was an American author and financier known for his critical examination of the financial industry in the early 20th century. His notable work, "Frenzied Finance, Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated," delves into the complexities and corruptions of corporate finance, reflecting his own experiences in the stock market. In addition to his financial writings, Lawson also ventured into fiction with works like "Friday, the Thirteenth: A Novel," which showcases his narrative style and thematic concerns. His contributions to literature provide insight into the economic landscape of his time, blending both factual and fictional elements.