Free To Trade

Paul Murray is a junior bond trader. New to the job, he’s keen to make a good impression – but how far does he have to go?

When the corpse of Debbie Chater, a vivacious colleague, is found floating in the Thames, Paul’s world is turned upside down.

And when his crusade for an explanation results in his being framed for murder, accused of insider trading and left to find twenty million dollars by lunchtime, Paul’s got to find some answers – fast – before someone else makes a killing.

Read about how I wrote Free To Trade and found a publisher.

“Bonfire of the Vanities with attitude.” - The Times

“It is the author’s insight into the complexities of the business that gives his novel so much life. And he can write. Ridpath’s prose is clear and supple, with something of Dick Francis in it. … Yes, he has a winner here.” – New York Times Book Review

“...an exemplary financial thriller – Free To Trade – which has been sold to 31 countries around the world, including Estonia, Indonesia, Korea and Russia...” – PureFiction.com

“Entertaining . . . Succeeds at becoming more than a thriller without breaking the mounting tensions of the story.” – Newsday

“The plot is brilliant and he makes the money markets sound fascinating. Even people who nod off at the very mention of a junk bond will enjoy this.” – Tatler

“A gripping story of murder, corruption and intrigue . . . the thriller everyone has been waiting for.” – Daily Telegraph.

“Ridpath makes you feel the intensity of the trading floor, the combination of number-crunching and gut instinct that leads people to take big risks, the thrill of playing a hunch and getting it right.” – Los Angeles Times Book Review