Dive into the thrilling world of finance and conspiracy with ‘The Crash’ by Robert Peston. Set in London, 2007, as the economy soars, journalist Gil Peck uncovers unsettling truths about the financial system that others ignore. When a northern bank collapses, triggering the first UK bank run in 140 years and leading to a suspicious death at the Bank of England, Gil’s investigation becomes intensely personal. Unraveling a web of corruption, secret societies, and illegal conflicts of interest, Gil must confront the dangerous line between reporting truth and becoming entangled in the downfall of a system built on deceit. Is he just a journalist, or a player in a game where greed reigns and nothing is too big to fail? Discover the price of truth in this gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of financial thrillers and mystery.