In the Shadow of Giants <— HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!! I’m putting together an amazing “Friday Finds” book list this morning (it will likely go live around noon, but keep checking back as I’ll be adding to it throughout the day), and I’m kicking the day off with today’s newsletter sponsor! Liam Monclaire’s In the Shadow of Giants is live and he’s celebrating with some fun facts just for us!

“What if the real power struggles weren’t happening in politics, but in corporate boardrooms?”

About the Book

In the Shadow of Giants is not just another espionage thriller—it’s a raw and immersive dive into the high-stakes world of corporate conflicts, where power struggles unfold in the shadows of multinational giants. Based on true events, this book follows my experiences navigating the murky waters of business intelligence, security, and survival in some of the world’s most complex geopolitical landscapes.

Readers who enjoy fast-paced, real-world intrigue, corporate power plays, and the tension of intelligence operations will find themselves hooked from the first page.

“In the world of high-stakes business, intelligence isn’t a luxury—it’s survival.”

Five Facts About the Book & Author

I’m Liam Monclair, a global security expert and author with a career that’s taken me from conflict zones to corporate boardrooms. I’ve penned a gripping true story about corporate espionage, geopolitical manipulations, and survival in the shadow of China’s rise.

1.) True Events – This book is not a work of fiction. It is a firsthand account of real-life corporate conflicts, high-risk negotiations, and intelligence operations in China and beyond. Names and details have been altered, but the essence remains true.

2.) A Global Journey – The story takes readers through Shanghai, Paris, Jakarta, Iraq, and even the high-security corridors of New York, offering an insider’s look at how business, politics, and espionage intertwine on an international scale.

3.) Corporate Espionage is Real – While many think of espionage as something confined to governments, the reality is that multinational corporations engage in intelligence gathering, covert tactics, and counterintelligence operations more often than people realize.

4.) I Lived It – My background in security and intelligence shaped every chapter. What you read in In the Shadow of Giants is built on my firsthand experiences in the field.

5.) It’s the First of a Series – In the Shadow of Giants is just the beginning. This book is part of a larger autobiographical series, Dans l’Ombre des Géants, which delves deeper into the underbelly of corporate warfare and my journey through it.

The second book in the series is In the Shadow of Giants: Chronicles of Impossible Missions.

I am currently writing the third and final book of the series, which will cover my transition into humanitarian disaster response.

Excerpt

Night had fallen in Huzhou when my telephone vibrated on my nightstand. I had only slept for two hours, exhausted from days of preparation for the next day’s board meeting. My role was clear: to guarantee the security of the Altéone Group management in the face of the growing threat from Wang Industries, led by the elusive Mr. Wang.
My phone screen showed the name of Gabriel Lemoine, Asia-Pacific director of the Altéone Group. His voice, which was normally calm, conveyed unusual urgency.

“They have received a suspect package at the Shanghai head office. There is a letter in Chinese with it. ‘Traitors, enclosed are chemicals.’ That’s all we have for now.”

Immediately, I sat up. Shanghai was a two-hour drive away. Allowing the situation to get worse or calling the police could create a scandal that Wang Industries would unscrupulously exploit. I decided to take care of it personally.

(This passage highlights the suspense, tension, and real-world stakes that run throughout the book.)

Song List – The Soundtrack to In the Shadow of Giants

Music played a huge role in shaping the mood of this book. Here are some of the tracks that accompanied my writing process:

“Billion-dollar deals, covert operations, and the fine line between business and war—welcome to In the Shadow of Giants.”

CORPORATE ESPIONAGE!!

In the Shadow of Giants: A true story of corporate espionage in the shadow of China’s rise.

CORPORATE ESPIONAGE…

A true story of corporate espionage in the shadow of China’s rise.

At the heart of modern power struggles, In the Shadow of Giants follows the extraordinary journey of Liam Monclair, a security and strategy expert. This gripping narrative, blending memoir and thriller, opens the door to a unique and little-known universe—corporate espionage, geopolitical manipulations, and cultural tensions—spanning from the skyscrapers of Shanghai to the streets of Jakarta and the vast deserts of the Middle East.

Based on a true story, In the Shadow of Giants is both a tribute to those who work behind the scenes and an exploration of a life lived on the edge. Masterfully blending suspense and thought-provoking insights, it takes readers deep into the hidden reality of an extraordinary existence.

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