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Tim Mack has moved to San Diego to begin a new life. His son and wife died several years ago, but until recently he was unable to accept their deaths and deal with the necessity of continuing his own life. He now works at Atterberry-Stanton as a biotech stock researcher. While his background is with actual stock trading, he finds that he is suited for this position. Then disaster happens. Isotopic Research, one of Atterberry-Stanton's clients, has a major explosion, which might have released toxic substances into the air. Detective Bob Moore, who was nearby investigating the mysterious and gruesome murder of three homeless men, rushes to the laboratory. The crime scene is unusual and he is deeply concerned by the possible ramifications of this explosion. Mack and Moore eventually discover that there is a conspiracy behind the explosion, the dead men and the death of Mack's predecessor. They will risk their lives to find the truth. It is surprising to find that the stock market can be a matter of life or death. There have been numerous books published that discuss the glamorous high intensity life of stockbrokers, but few which deal with the danger that exists within individual stock companies. This book does. THE DEADLY TRADE also deals with the idea that the information a company releases to the public is not necessary the truth about that individual company. Some of the companies Mack is researching seem to be more involved with biological warfare than with humanitarian activities as their public information states. This theme appears through modern newspaper stories. Morris' characters are always interesting. Although Tim Mack is the protagonist of this book, Detective Bob Moore is in fact more interesting for me. I will admit that I have an affinity for police officers and Moore is just a good cop. He is interested in finding the truth regardless of what his superiors want and the ends do justify the means. His headstrong nature can also be a flaw, as he finds out. Tim Mack is not a bad protagonist, he is interesting and willing to find the truth; however, he is also hesitant and unsure of himself. This is normally an endearing trait; yet, it just did not work for me. Luckily once Mack makes a decision he sticks with it; hence, there were only a couple of pages where I was frustrated with his decision-making skills. THE DEADLY TRADE is Ken Morris' second book.
Reviewed by Sarah Dudley, April 2004
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