THRILLER NOVELS BEST
BY THRILLER NOVELIST
MAX A. GOLDBERG
A gripping thriller novel where ambition meets consequences—and the risks aren’t just financial, they’re fatal.
When a billionaire tycoon is drawn into a web of global power plays, he must decide how far he’s willing to go—and what he’s willing to lose.
The Cost Of Success follows Victor Krasnov, a Russian-born tycoon whose rise from post-Soviet chaos leads to unimaginable wealth—and deadly consequences. When a woman he loves dies during an assassination attempt on his life, Victor’s search for answers pulls him into a global web of betrayal, corruption, and power. From Moscow to New York, trust is scarce, loyalty is a luxury, and survival comes at a price.
FROM THE COST OF SUCCESS
You know as well as I do, this is just a game, with players naïve enough to think that if they master the rules they can control the game itself, only to find themselves becoming prisoners of it. We both realize that’s not the case: there is no way out.
— Excerpt from The Cost Of Success
They say the question is rarely indiscreet, while the answer almost always is. All you have to do is ask the right question.
— Excerpt from The Cost Of Success
ABOUT MAX A. GOLDBERG
MAX A. GOLDBERG IS A THRILLER NOVELIST, TELEVISION WRITER, AND BUSINESSMAN BASED IN SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
He brings a bilingual, multinational perspective and firsthand experience in emerging markets to his writing. His international business acumen was honed during his tenure with a San Francisco Bay Area investment group, where he worked closely with joint-venture partners across the U.S. and the Russian Far East. He regularly traveled to the region, assisting U.S.-based partners in liaising with their Russian counterparts. Max’s cultural fluency, deep understanding of the local business climate, and sharp negotiation skills were instrumental in securing high-value agreements.
A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Max holds an M.A. in International Politics and a B.A. in International Relations from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
“Some may find this novel to be a cautionary tale. Perhaps it is. Upon reflection, it is both a tribute to the guts and will power required to put everything on the line and an examination of the cost of success.”
—MAX A. GOLDBERG