The Gatekeeper
“A breathless roller coaster ride of a lifetime, with riveting, unexpected scenes in the unscrupulous world of banking. It’s a great read and a scary glimpse of reality.”
“An edgy read that unfortunately probably mirrors reality. From the banking industry to politics to money-laundering, and drugs, you get a very real and too-close-to-comfort view of what money and power can do.”
A Psychological Thriller Based on True Events
As the global economy teeters on the brink of collapse, Whitney Cogswell is thrust into the role of CEO of a large regional bank. His rise to power is as improbable as it is dangerous. Totally out of his depth with no real-world experience, a bloated ego, and a hollow understanding of the financial world, he’s the perfect puppet for the scheming executives beneath him—each with their own eyes set on the throne.
DeeDee Davino, his sharp-witted and fiercely loyal assistant, is the only thing standing between Cogswell and utter disaster. Tasked with managing his blunders and fending off the corporate vultures circling overhead, DeeDee navigates a labyrinth of office politics, seductive affairs, and backstabbing ambition. She uncovers the dark secrets that could destroy everything, starting with the bank itself.
Meanwhile, Dave Powers, a marketing genius on the brink of losing everything, is recruited to turn the bank’s fortunes around. While Dave’s programs propel the bank to unprecedented growth, an explosive bribery scheme threatens to take down the entire banking juggernaut.
In this thrilling rollercoaster of corporate ambition, personal vendettas, and compromising sexual encounters, the bank’s leadership team must grapple with their own mistakes and greed. Can this collection of power-hungry incompetents survive the devastating storm? Or will their own scandals be the final nail in the coffin as the economic crash reaches their doorstep?
The Gatekeeper pulls back the curtain on the ugly underbelly of modern business, exposing a world where loyalty is fleeting, power is everything, and the line between success and ruin is razor thin. Ambition, corruption, betrayal, and a shocking fall from grace collide in this taut, gripping thriller—where every decision could be the one that unravels everything.
“Michael Sisti does an amazing job of representing a typical day in corporate America through his
clever use of email. Everyone can learn from the trials and tribulations that consultant Dave Powers
experiences throughout the book.”
– Cheryl Darmanin – Senior Director, Account Management, Yahoo!
“The novel is fascinating, educational, and reads a little like a horror story! I am stunned at this
window into the brutal weaknesses of the giant-business model.”
– Wes Roberts – Publisher, SRQ Media Group
“With unacceptable ethical behavior running rampant in our country, this highly entertaining novel
addresses some of these issues in a must-read for every business school student and young
professional striving to succeed in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace.”