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Decoding Desire: A Crypto-Crime Love-Revenge Story - cover

Decoding Desire: A Crypto-Crime Love-Revenge Story

Paul Brackley

Publisher: Europa Edizioni

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Summary

Jerome was living a good, honest life with the help of his meditation and mindfulness activities. However, temptations and circumstances conspired against him. He didn’t realize it would lead to a £100 million investment scam involving cryptocurrencies, dealings with a Russian Oligarch and his violent henchmen, and meeting the girl of his dreams. Would he survive it all?Born in London, Paul Brackley migrated with his parents to Adelaide, South Australia, at the age of 16. He has been married to Glenda for 54 years, and they live in the Adelaide Hills. They have a married daughter who lives nearby and a son who is now deceased. Paul’s hobbies include chess, reading, gardening, sailing, golfing, and spending time in meditation.Paul left school at 16 and subsequently joined the RAAF, the Melbourne Fire Brigade, and then ventured into business. He currently runs a Flight Simulator entertainment business.
Available since: 12/28/2024.

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