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The Winning Number is a contemporary fiction novel based on a true story. Expert social media marketer, Ruby Soho, tracks a phone scam that victimized her best friend’s elderly mom and finds herself caught in an international crime ring that uses social engineering, Bitcoin and the Dark Web to trap their victims.
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After hearing the story about a close friend’s elderly mother being victimized and bankrupt by a 9-month phone scam, Ruby becomes obsessed with finding the identity of the culprit to retrieve the $170K that was stolen. Along the way she discovers that the scam is part of a much larger crime ring that involves cryptocurrency, social engineering and human hacking. She infiltrates the scam ring to derail the attacks and finds herself pushing legal and moral boundaries in her quest for justice.
How it all began...
Sweet old Coraline was living her retirement in quiet bliss until she got
call from Publisher's Clearing House telling her that she won the big jackpot! She could not wait to tell her family. But her Ben her Prize Concierge told her not to say anything and let it big a big surprise. Ben has a way with people on the phone. He knows how to get them to trust him. He is a professional after all.
Ben targeted Coraline and her family. He has been doing this kind of scam for years and part of his success has been his ability to infiltrate his mark's mind and make them believe he is a trusted friend. Coraline shares very personal family information with Ben including the fact that she has a grand daughter named April in college. Ben finds April and begins a relationship with with her using information she tells him to further scam Coraline. April has no idea about the scam and Coraline does not tell anyone about Ben at first. The scam gets revealed when June, Coraline's daughter and April's mother, learns that her bank accounts have been drained.
June is distraught and tells her best friend, Ruby the story. She shows her the evidence box they turned over to the police. In the box are credit card statements. When Ruby goes through them she is shocked to see that most of the charges are made at stores and restaurant in
neighborhoods that she knows well. She tells June that she could find out who is the scammer. She says it half joking but it is an idea she can't shake. What would happen if she did track down Ben? Could she recover the money?
She knows the PO box he used for mail and that his name is Ben and he has an English accent. The name and the accent are most likely fake but Ruby also has 3 months of his credit card bills to start the hunt. Ben convinced Coraline to open credit cards and send them to him and he used them many times. This gives Ruby a good idea of where he lives or at least operates. Plus since he frequented the same restaurants, grocery stores and of course the PO box, so she surmises there has to be someone who knows him. The stories he told Coraline are lies but he is a real person and someone on that credit card sales sheet knows him.
Ruby uses her social media skills plus some good old fashioned stake outs to begin to unravel the scammer's story. She enlists the help of a local character named Tarry to help her stake out the PO box and he finds Ben has a partner named Sam. Sam seems like the guy in charge, so Ruby follows him and learns Coraline's scam was not random. Now she is in a race to follow the money trail before more victims are added to the list.
The book is based on a true story, and is the first book of a trilogy.
Readers will be interested in reading this book because it deals with he very real threats of social media scams and the loss of privacy that we are dealing with in the digital age. All information is public record and websites track your every move, that kind of data can be used for the wrong reasons in the right hands.
This book is going to be fun to read! And it will attract people that are looking for an entertaining read that also examines the complex nature of our social interactions that have evolved from social media and the digital space. The reader demographic is male/female 25-60 yr, skewing slightly more female due to the quirkiness of the main character Ruby. My read likes contemporary suspense and crime novels set in the high tech world and is fascinated with human hacking, computer fraud, digital currency and how people can be manipulated.
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LM Vintage Publishers
500 copies • Completed manuscript • Looking for fiction and nonfiction romance, thriller, science fiction, young adult, historical fiction. Traditional publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction Worldwide |
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Agora Publishing
Agora Publishing is a Canada-based not-for-profit organization, founded in 1997 with the aim of making book publishing accessible to all writers across Canada and internationally. Hybrid publisher All categories Worldwide |
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Ballast Books
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Hybrid publisher All categories , United States |
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Brandylane Publishers, Inc.
Looking for titles that teach, promote, and encourage understanding, tolerance, peace, environmental preservation, health, and wellness. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Children Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, YA Fiction, Children Non-Fiction, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Illustrated Books, Mindfulness & Happiness, Nature & Environment, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Technology & the Future, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Mascot Books
Mascot Books is a full-service hybrid publisher dedicated to helping authors at all stages of their publishing journey create a high-quality printed or digital book that matches their vision. With comprehensive editorial, design, marketing, production, and distribution services, our authors have the support of an experienced publishing team while still retaining one of the highest royalty percentages in the business. Hybrid publisher All categories
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Something or Other Publishing
250 copies • Completed manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Art & Photography, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Illustrated Books, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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1106 Design, LLC
Dear Author, Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Authors Unite
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Bright Communications LLC
Looking for all types of books, including fiction, children's books, health, memoir, business books, and cookbooks Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Art & Photography, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Coloring Books for Grown-Ups, Comics & Graphic Novels, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Illustrated Books, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Canada, United Kingdom, United States |
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eBooks2go
100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
Hello my friends!
This has been a great few weeks of learning all about how the publishing industry of 2021 really works. Spoiler alert- ...
This has been an exciting few weeks as my book gets closer to becoming a reality.
Thank you to everyone that has ordered my book ...
I’m proud of you and can’t wait to read your book.
Thank you for your unending support, confidence and cookies;-) You are the best;-)
Congratulations, Stephanie!
What an accomplishment!
Thank you Eileen! I appreciate your support.
On your way to your dreams !!
Thank you Rex! I appreciate your support and helping me in so many other ways ;-)
So proud of my talented daughter! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you momma! Please tell the others that I am your favorite;-)
Congratulations 🎊!can’t wait to read it
Thank you for all of your support, love and Smurfs!
Woohoo! I am so happy for you and so excited!!!! Love you loads
KC
Thank you my international partner in crime!
Cannot wait to read your new book!!!
Thank you Tara! I appreciate your support. You have heard me talk about this book for so long, I know you are eager to finally read it!
So proud of you!!! Can't wait to read it!
Thank you for your years to friendship, support and laughter sessions. Keep the tip.
Best of luck with your book. Excited to read it!
Thank you Chris! I appreciate your support. You truly were an inspiration for me getting to Defcon and competing in SECTF. And congratulations to you for winning the darn thing!!! Nice work!
Wishing you the very best of luck!!
Robbee
Thank you so much Robbee. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Wishing you much success with this venture!May it lead to many more.
Thank you so much Audrey. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Proud of you, boo! Keep doing rad stuff!!
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Thank you so much Jamie. Your support is greatly appreciated!
So excited for you Stephanie! Cant wait to read your book. Monica
Thank you so much Monica. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Excited to read The Winning Number and learn more about the characters you created!
Thank you so much Doug!
Can’t wait to read it! Good luck!
Thank you so much Zach!
Really exciting plot, can't wait for the release! ~ @NotAThreatAgent
Thank you Dan! Being an infosec pro, I know you are going to like this one;-)
Good Luck. Wishing you all the best!!!
Thank you Dr Ryan! I appreciate your support. When I am not running, I am writing;-)
on Nov. 16, 2020, 3:57 p.m.
Congratulations! I’m glad to support a fellow security professional. I know how difficult writing can be and I wish I were as disciplined as you to finish one of the many books, screenplays, other I’ve started.
Until then, I will admire those who do.
Best wishes in much success.
on Dec. 14, 2020, 10:42 p.m.
Thank you Aaron! The discipline came from the idea...I just could not turn my brain off. I just had to know WHAT WOULD HAPPEN NEXT! lol
Let's keep in touch!