The Billion Dollar Boy
No. of pages 256
Published: 2003
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In "The Billion Dollar Boy" by Charles Sheffield, young billionaire Philip Kauffman finds himself wrapped in a web of conspiracy and intrigue as he inherits a vast fortune and a high-tech corporation. When a high-stakes deal involving advanced technology goes awry, Philip must navigate treacherous business waters while dealing with rival corporations and shady stakeholders. As he uncovers a plot that could jeopardize not only his wealth but also global security, Philip discovers the true cost of ambition and the importance of integrity. Blending elements of science fiction and thriller, the story explores the moral dilemmas of power and responsibility in a rapidly changing world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Starscape .
This book has been graded for interest at 10-15 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Starscape Books .
Charles Sheffield is a mathematician and theoretical physicist by training. His doctoral work was on Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Currently Dr. Sheffield works as chief scientist for the Earth Satellite Corporation, a Washington, D. C. -based firm that specializes in the analysis of data gathered from space. The author of thirty previous science fiction novels, including" Cold as Ice" and" The Ganymede Club" from Tor, Sheffield lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife, author Nancy Kress.
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