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| Plot Summary of The Towers of Greed |
"Alexander Krakov is an international terrorist with a deadly plan to poison the water supplies of tens of millions of Americans. But to activate his plot he needs access to superfund sites all over the country.
Envirotech Coproration has been cleaning up toxic waste dumps for thirty years. It's the perfect cover for Alexander's activities.
Richard Blackwell is a corporate raider who strip mines companies to satisfy his greed. Envirotech could make him millions.
Maria Elena Zelenskaya is a chemical warfare specialist with her own motives for wanting Americans dead.
Nick Kuiper is an idealist, a man who believes the world is a great place and this is the best of all possible times to be alive. He founded Envirotech to clean up toxic waste dumps and was dubbed Saint Nicolas because he donates millions to charities.
When Richard steals Envirotech in a hostile takeover Nick vows to get his company back--a vow that places him directly in the way of Richard and Alexander.
Dixie Lebeauf is a con woman who agrees to help Nick get his company back. Together they set up a sting. But is she in love with him, or is he just another mark?
One company, two women and three men on a collision course with millions of lives in the balance."
Ray White, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 30% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30% How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10%
Tone of story
- very upbeat
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
- preventing bomb/biohazard/disaster
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Who's the terrorist enemy here?
- generic terrorists
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- business executive
Age:
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- a little
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- killer
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
Motive of antagonist
- revenge
The antagonists are:
- Russians
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 3-4
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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