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The Millionaires
by Brad Meltzer
Description:
Two brothers. Three secret service agents. And millions for the taking. Charlie and Oliver Caruso are brothers who work at Greene and Greene, a private bank so exclusive there’s a $2 million minimum to be a client. But when the door of success slams in their faces, the brothers are presented with an offer they can’t refuse: $3 million in an abandoned account that can’t be traced. It’s the perfect victimless crime. Charlie and Oliver opt to take the money, but get much more than they bargained for. Now, with a lot of extra zeroes in their pockets and a friend found dead, the Secret Service and a female private investigator are closing in. Whose money did they take? How will they stay alive? And why is the Secret Service trying to kill them? Both Charlie and Oliver quickly realize it’s not easy being The Millionaires.
About The Author
Meltzer has had books on the bestseller list for Fiction, Non-Fiction (History Decoded), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children’s Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and comic books (Justice League of America), for which he won the Eisner Award.
Meltzer is also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Using his TV show, Brad Meltzer’s Lost History, he told the story of the missing flag and asked Americans for their help in returning it. Four days later, a former Marine walked into a fire station in Everett, Washington, said he saw Meltzer’s TV show, and now wanted to return the flag. Meltzer recently unveiled the flag at the 9/11 Museum in New York, where it is now on display.
Known for his thorough research, Meltzer counts former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush as fans, and both have helped him with his research.
In September 2006, Meltzer participated in a work group with the CIA, the FBI, various psychologists, and Department of Homeland Security intelligence staff to brainstorm new ways that terrorists might attack the U.S.
As an inspirational speaker, Meltzer’s TEDx Talk, “How To Write Your Own Obituary”, has been viewed over 50,000 times, and prompted TED to ask him to do another TED Talk: “Write Your Story, Change History”, which has been viewed over 80,000 times.
Meltzer helped save and preserve the house where Superman was created in Cleveland, Ohio, helping to create the Siegel & Shuster Society, then telling the story of the house and running an auction that raised over $100,000.
Meltzer has worked with numerous organizations throughout Florida to promote literacy within the State. Meltzer has worked in the past with Florida Family Literacy Initiative, and is due to participate in the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s 23rd Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon in March 2014.
Meltzer was one of four authors selected to entertain at Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday party in 2015.
Meltzer is responsible for helping save the life of his 11th grade history teacher. When his teacher told Meltzer she was sick and needed a new kidney, Meltzer asked his 100,000 Facebook fans to find her a new kidney and in the process, helped save her life.
During Star Wars Night at the 2015 Marlins/Mets baseball game, Meltzer threw out the first pitch of the game, then proceeded to fight mascot Billy the Marlin in a lightsaber battle.
Skryf Review
“Good Reading”
Navya
This book is a well written mystery novel because it keeps the reader on edge and is constantly surprising the reader. As soon as the reader is introduced to the bank robbery plot, the whole book changes themes. In the book before the bank robbery all that is described is the normal life of employees who work for an exclusive bank. However as soon as they steal the money the whole theme becomes one of mystery and drama. Before the robbery Oliver is a careful guy who hates to break the rules, but after the robbery his character changes. Oliver’s character then changes to somebody who is always alert, worried, and most of all reliant on his brother. They are both in this mess and both have to find a way to get out of it. Before the robbery Oliver did not really have to rely on his brother for anything other than being family. Now they are relying on each other to stay alive. This book was very enjoyable to read because it has the perfect blend of mystery and suspense. It is also enjoyable because the whole story is something that could actually happen and the author is showing that the economy is rough now and some people who have always been good citizens turn to crime. In short this was a fantastic book to read. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading mystery and suspenseful books.
pankti
Spiraling along with intrigue and drama, this didn’t disappoint. Readers of Meltzer’s other works will recognize the twisting suspense laid over top of sincere relationships and be swept along by what’s another carefully plotted thriller. I won’t say that this one felt quite so powerful as some of his other works–there was something somewhat too easy and recognizable about the relationship between the main characters for it to be so striking as some of his work–but it was still a fun escape with whirlwind action.Despite its being nearly 500 pages, this is simply a fast read, and I don’t think fans of Meltzer’s work will be disappointed.
Vishvesh
Now this is one of those books that flow at a very great pace, I read this in 2 days and actually wanted some more once i finished the last page.The whole premise is a bit sketchy, if stealing millions of dollars was as easy as the book wants you to believe, then the economy would probably collapse. Still, it makes for a great story and a very entertaining adventure.I would have loved for the characters to be a bit older and more mature, it would have been a bit more credible that way. And it would also have helped if the story wasn’t so predictable, I mean come on! who didn´t know who the bad guy was form the get go? I first read a Meltzer book a few months ago (The Book of Lies) and it sucked… This one was way better and infinitely more entertaining, I might give more of his books a chance just to get a grasp on his overall style. Who knows? there might be more books from him I find enjoyable.
Jasmine
Uugh, this book had me stressed out for days! It’s completely not the kind of book I would typically read, but come on…how can you argue against a novel with a chase scene through the underbelly of Disney World?? In all seriousness, though, you can really relate to the two brothers in this story. I’d definitely reccmnd. it.