David Knight, accounting director for a Chicago medical group, went to work on St. Patrick's Day. When checking his bank account, he discovered a huge deposit--source unknown. A lucky four-leaf clover? An accident? Drug cartels? Foreign nation? Malicious organized crime? Is national security compromised? He learns he has been temporarily frozen out of the US banking system while the bank, then federal regulators and law enforcement agencies, investigate.This apparent windfall initiates chaos in his life as he and his fianc e, Natalie, face intrusion into their wedding plans by a furtive woman, Maria.Dave's company, uncomfortable with the attention his 'situation' has generated, fires him. He needs a lawyer, cash to pay bills, and a new job to resume his career. He begins a job search. A mysterious neighbor in his condo building offers him a part-time job working as his accountant. Lucius, owns businesses that provide security services for microchip companies, and secure distribution of olive oil for European farmers and corporate growers. Dave takes over the finances so Lucius can spend more time prospecting for new clients. Dave notices large salaries for employees and unusual 'fees' paid to officials in foreign countries. Did he get himself into something illegal?As federal investigations intensify, Dave finds he is the prime criminal suspect regarding the deposit in his account. His only friend is Natalie, until an FBI agent offers his personal assistance. The team of investigators discovers a strange one-way portal in cyber space through which the funds may have been deposited in Dave's account. But the team cannot penetrate the portal to trace the funds. Is Maria involved? Is Lucius?Dave struggles to normalize his life and wonders when this fiasco will end. TRILLION$ is
Douglas F. Sainsbury's fourth novel. Doug, born and raised in the west
Chicago suburbs, attended the same high school as Ernest Hemingway.
After college and law school, he served in Vietnam and then embarked
upon a career in banking before retiring and writing novels, short
stories, and screenplays.