Below the Bottom Line

Author will donate $2.00 for each Ebook or paperback book purchased, to help with the Covid-19 virus crisis (until12/31/2020). Stay home, be safe, and read a fabulous story. My book would be a great gift for anyone you know who is lonely, bored to death, recovering at home or in a hospital. The Ebook can be sent as a gift, directly to someone else's email . So, why not help others during this difficult time with a gift of a terrific book. Please see author's acknowledgements at bottom. About the book:Meet Bob Stone, a small business tax accountant from Long Island with suspicious clients. His marriage is on the rocks and he is seeking a fresh start in life, both personally and professionally. After a forced recruitment by HPAT 21, a secret governmental agency linking the IRS and Homeland Security, he finds himself part of a small team tasked with following the flow of dark money through a global network that finances criminal conspiracies through banks from New York City to Toronto, Istanbul, and beyond.

Does Bob have what it takes to unravel the catastrophic plots about to unfold and match wits with players in the arena of worldwide weapons trafficking and unthinkable acts of terrorism? He’s in a race against time to foil a series of terrorist plots to cause monumental destruction hatched by the nation’s enemies.

If you like fast-paced, high-octane adventure, you’ll love the twists and turns in this suspenseful action novel starring the new smart-witted and life-loving everyman hero, “tax man” Bob Stone. Everything’s going to hell in Bob’s personal life due to his poor choices and their far-reaching ripple effects. This may be his last chance at redemption. Along the way, he is looking to find a plate of good pasta for lunch and an authentic Middle Eastern dinner. You are about to read a novel so suspenseful, so totally compelling and truly spot on in today's crazy world, that this author promises, you will not be able to put this book down. It is a fascinating story with a clever new twist, where terrorism and taxes collide, artfully presented through the eyes of a seemingly ordinary accountant aka the Tax Man, Bob Stone, who finds out the hard way that many of his clients are terrorists. With a few clicks, you can upload one of the most perfectly timed fictional thriller stories to come out in years. Thank you for giving my debut novel a shot and for hoping on board for this easy to read page turning journey. For good measure, I through into this story several shocking layers and peaks which will keep you hooked to the last page. Oh, please don't forget to buckle up. I would like to express my sincere appreciation and acknowledge those individuals who were so helpful during the writing process as follows: Colin Greer, PhD and Susan Ducharme Hoben, both authors, who, early on, provided invaluable feedback and bolstered my confidence to keep writing and my lifelong friend, David A. Steiner, who was my sounding board and confidant on various aspects of the book throughout this challenging and rewarding endeavor. Thank you for checking out my debut novel, Below the Bottom Line. I know you will enjoy the journey. Book Two in this series is underway. For further information, please go to insuspensebooks.com.Author Eric J Engelhardt is available for book club discussion and other speaking engagements.I can be reached directly at 631 495-4929.

Eric J. Engelhardt is a certified public accountant, tax advisor, and public speaker with a career spanning over thirty years. Eric has a penchant for history, specifically the American Revolution, the Civil War, and World War II. One of his hobbies is to collect old magazines. He feels that each periodical is a snapshot back into history. Below the Bottom Lineis his debut novel. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Lily, and is the father of three grown children.