Bøger af Craig Hickman

New York Times bestselling author Craig Hickman continues the story that began in The Insiders, his 2009 heart-pounding thriller that kept over 100,000 readers on the edge of their seats. Concealed Measures, his latest book, picks up the story of Wilson and Emily Fielder and their deadly fight to destroy The Governors, a global shadow government of financial manipulators. An elaborate, inscrutable financial conspiracy has been perpetrated against an unsuspecting public around the world for over a century. Seven leaders, five men and two women who represent the world's wealthiest families, are the current financial puppet masters. They call themselves The Governors and they have one goal, and one goal only: Keep control of the world's financial institutions and protect the money interests of the super-rich. Their reach is unlimited. Their tactics: Manipulate global financial markets, gain power and influence wherever they can, put their army of followers in "sleeper cells," ready to be activated at a moment's notice, and destroy anyone who gets in their way. No one can stop them. Except Wilson Fielder, a wealthy man in his own right, and his brilliant wife, Emily. Willing to put their lives on the line, if necessary, Wilson and Emily see no other option except to take on The Governors personally and they vow to destroy the deadly cabal's stranglehold on the world's wealth. They devise an intricate plan to destroy The Governors that, if successful, will re-set the world's financial markets and open the gates to wealth creation for millions of people around the world. If they fail, their lives and the lives of everyone around them will be lost. A nail-biting conspiracy thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats as each side's plans begin to unfold and the twists and turns lead from one unexpected result to another. Just when you think you know how it will play out, another layer is unveiled which changes the dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, again and again. Wilson and Emily risk their lives to destroy the world's most menacing secret society ever revealed, but who will pay the real price if they fail? Sometimes, the truth can only be told through fiction...

Thrill, suspense, conspiracy, mystery, corporate corruption, and more clash in this new brand of thriller by New York Times bestselling author Craig Hickman. Untainted by political, journalistic, or legal manipulation and uncorrupted by fear or threat of retribution, The Insiders enthralls you with an alarming tale of how corrupt CEOs, secret societies, corporate deceit, domestic espionage, murder for hire, and cunning manipulation are destroying the American dream, influencing our daily lives, and reshaping global society. Wilson's father, Charles Fielder, one of the richest men in the world, has just murdered two women and tried to kill himself. Or did he? Lying in a coma, Charles cannot help his only son understand the mysteries of his life nor his role in founding an exclusive club of the world's most powerful CEOs--the ultimate insiders club with unparalleled perks. Wilson must face this cutthroat world of concealed machinations, corporate espionage, international finance, and economic conspiracy on his own--in order to uncover his father's real agenda, expose the secret society of insiders, and fight to change the face of capitalism. That is, if he can stay alive. Take a plunge into this dangerous and deceitful world of the rich, the famous, and the powerful. Witness the unholy alliances between business and government and the real forces behind our recent financial crisis. The Insiders is a heart-pounding tale full of twists and turns and eye-opening revelations that will make your adrenaline rush last until the very end. Sometimes, the truth can only be told through fiction...

The newest addition to Partners In Leadership's accountability series that began with the classic The Oz Principle.The Oz Principle has sold more than a million copies since it debuted in 1994, establishing it as the go-to reference on workplace accountability throughout the world. By embracing its practical and invaluable advice, tens of thousands of companies have improved their organizational accountability -- the key to achieving and sustaining exceptional results. Now, the team at Partners In Leadership is applying thirty years of proven success to a whole new concept: Propeller. This book presents a modern take on accountability, while remaining faithful to the elegantly simple premise: When people take personal ownership of their organization's priorities and accept responsibility for their own performance, they become more engaged and perform at a higher level. With all new examples and stories, Propeller builds on the The Oz Principle's legacy to inspire the next generation of readers to tap the incredible power of personal, team, and organizational accountability.

This work on business strategy centres asks the reader to revitalize the fictional company MedTech within five years. The reader is challenged to hammer out the sequence of choices that a chief executive would make over a five-year period. There are 33 different endings, from triumph to disaster.

This title is a suspenseful business novel that engages readers while teaching them how to be more innovative. The story-line focuses on a newly promoted VP of Product Development who faces corporate espionage in the form of stolen business secrets and product sabotage.

The Fourth Dimension The Next Level of Personal and Organizational Achievement As the latest wave of corporate downsizing, streamlining, and reengineering initiatives continues to mount in intensity, the traditional employer-employee relationship is experiencing a massive shakeup, and a new work paradigm is struggling to be born.

The best business managers and leaders often have an adversarial relationship with each other, yet they have one thing in common: the search for that elusive advantage that will propel them and their organizations to greater success.