Currency

By: L Todd Wood

Narrated by: Michael Sears

It is said that if you don't know history, you are doomed to repeat it. Currency combines multiple historical strands that converge on the number one issue of our time, the geographic location of economic and military power in the 21st century. Economic Thriller! An incredible story of power, romance, revenge, and international finance spanning three centuries. The issues could not be timelier.

In Currency, Wood has pulled off a first novel that captures the listener with a pause-registering adventure, while it addresses head-on the most pressing and intense global economic, military and political issues of our very challenging current times. Wood's real world experience on both Wall Street and at the center of the US Military Special Operations world, combine with his love of history and command of current global issues, to create a story that is as intense and gripping as it is timely. Currency weaves the historical adventures of our US Founding Fathers who built the country's early economic structure, with current day hero Connor Murray. Connor unexpectedly finds himself thrust into a world shaped as much by greed, betrayal and violence as it by heroism, loyalty, love and the quest for personal peace.

Fate forces Murray to navigate events that play out on the world stage. The United States' current economic weakness collides with its international rival's very real drive for economic, political and military influence. This collision produces an intense drama and adventure that is as scary as it is possible amidst the world's current state of affairs and balance of power. If you love a good adventure story on both the personal and international level; if you're concerned about how the United States’ current economic challenges could play out for the country in a very real way; and if you want to be an early listener of a new author who has tremendous promise - Currency is definitely a must-listen.

©2012 Lawrence Todd Wood (P)2014 Lawrence Todd Wood

Critic reviews

" Currency combines history, finance, romance, and action into a timely and entertaining read on a subject that has serious economic and national security implications." (Hon. David M. Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General)

FantasticRead

Love it when books insert current facts and seek not only to entertain but to inform. This book is a page turner and would recommend it to everyone, and brings up why everyone should be concerned about U.S. Debt

Currency is a "must read".

Where does Currency rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Currency is ranked near the top. I listen to a lot of material during the work week. It was a pleasant experience listening to this book.

What other book might you compare Currency to and why?

Currency can be easily compared to a U.S. history book, and our life in modern times. We are repeating history. Many people do not realize what we are facing in the bigger picture with global economic concerns, and military and political issues.

Have you listened to any of Michael Sears’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have many audio books, of which this is my first narrated by Michael Sears.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book reaffirmed things we already know about the financial problems facing America today. This story follows history, and we are repeating it.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to persons who love history. I enjoyed Wood's writing style.

good story, well researched, writing just so-so

This is partly an historical novel and well researched in that regard. But make no mistake, the author is not a literary great. He often forgets the fiction writer's maxim, "show don't tell." The story is a good one and it is worth the read.

A Timely Novel For Our Times!

What did you love best about Currency?

Found myself sitting in my car in the parking lot in the cold to finish this one. I commute a good deal and I only find time to listen to audio books. A real page flipper... Even though it was released a few years ago, wow, how timely! Every American should read, listen, whatever...

Who was your favorite character and why?

Definitely Connor Murray - rooted for him the whole way...

What about Michael Sears’s performance did you like?

The performance could have been better but I enjoyed the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but can't spoil the plot...

Any additional comments?

Anyway of any country, outlook on life, would enjoy this book!

a good weaving of historical fiction

I like the fact that this book moved along and a pretty good Pace. iIt didn't linger on a tremendous amount of unnecessary detail to make the story. there were a few abrupt shifts but other than that definitely a good listen.

Couldn't/ Wouldn't Stop Listening

Where does Currency rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top. Very Top. So far, it is Number One. This book absolutely rocked. Adventure combined with history all framed within the narrative of the present financial climate...what's not to love?

Have you listened to any of Michael Sears’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will look for him now.

Any additional comments?

This was my first Audible book and now I'm hooked. It was a great thriller with plenty of loops and hooks. Loved it. I highly advise anyone who is thinking of getting this to do it, sit back, and enjoy.

Currency is a book you don't want to put Down!

The Author L.TODD Wood has a wonderful story telling ability that can't be matched by many! His book fills your mind with splendid thoughts and images that only he can give. It's a very entertaining read that all can enjoy! Thank You

Wonderful four book series

L. Todd Wood is a masterful writer. Can't wait for another series to capture my immigration. The suspense will keep you begging for more.

Still Crafting His Skills

There’s a good story here, but I never found any real flow to this book. From a historical perspective, obviously there needs to be flashbacks to events, but they happened too frequently and covered too many periods in the book. There were some too convenient character insertions and other characters needed to have more depth. Almost felt like it was rushed to publication while the author may have wanted to explore a character more.

Didn’t care much for the reader on this one, found him too stiff.

PROFOUND

TIMELY & INFORMATIVE

WELL WRITTEN AND WELL NARRERATED

A MUST HAVE

DEVISTATIONALLY ENCOURAGING AND EQUALLY BALANCED....