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One Trillion Dollars

by Andreas Eschbach

CrimeFictionThriller

Published 2014

What would you do if you were the richest person in the world overnight?Yesterday John Fontanelli was just a pizza delivery guy in New York City. One day later he’s the richest man in the world. One trillion dollars: $1,000,000,000,000! More money than anyone could imagine. For generations the Vacchis, an old Italian family of lawyers and asset managers, had supervised the fortune as it grew over five hundred years, until one particular date that the benefactor had stipulated in his will. The youngest male descendant would be fated to oversee the fortune for the good of humanity. John relishes his new life of luxury, rubbing elbows with royalty, buying up corporations, fielding a flood of beautiful women - until one day the phone rings, and a mysterious stranger tells the trillionaire that he knows what dirty secrets lie behind the fortune... Bestselling author Andreas Eschbach's »One Trillion Dollars« is a thriller that pits morality and choice against the lust for material goods - at any cost.This novel inspired the Paramount+ television series "One Billion Dollars".

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Connery – Intense Suspense Narration

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Connery – Intense Suspense Narration

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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Intense

“Connery is explicitly built for 'slow-burn suspense and intense storytelling' in thrillers and crime, perfectly matching the captivating, suspenseful, and dramatic requirements for this financial thriller.”

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Adrian - Dramatic, and Full of Passion

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“Adrian's 'epic dramatic story telling voice' with 'lots of range and expression' is ideal for conveying the intense and dramatic elements of the high-stakes narrative.”

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Calen Voss — Resonant, Magnetic

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“Calen Voss has a 'resonant, magnetic' quality, ideal for 'dramatic narration, suspenseful storytelling,' which would enhance the intrigue and captivating nature of the audiobook.”

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John Fontanelli

protagonist

Initially an ordinary New York pizza delivery guy, his voice should evolve from relatable and slightly surprised to confident and perhaps a bit overwhelmed by his new trillionaire status.

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Rio - Warm Texan Male & Conversational

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Rio - Warm Texan Male & Conversational

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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident

“Rio is a 'warm, versatile young male voice' that is 'energetic' and 'confident,' matching John's young, American, and evolving character, capable of conveying both initial surprise and later confidence.”

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Mysterious Stranger

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A enigmatic and slightly menacing voice that conveys hidden knowledge and a subtle threat, speaking with measured gravity.

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Reginald - Intense Villian

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Reginald - Intense Villian

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“Reginald is described as a 'dark, malevolent, and irresistibly smooth voice' with 'cold, intelligent menace,' perfectly embodying the enigmatic, menacing, and subtly threatening nature of the antagonist.”

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Connery – Intense Suspense Narration

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Connery – Intense Suspense Narration

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“Connery's 'deep, controlled intensity creates unease through pacing, silence, and restraint,' which is ideal for conveying a subtle threat and the enigmatic presence of the stranger.”

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Vacchi Family Representative

supporting

A voice belonging to an old Italian family of lawyers and asset managers, exuding professionalism, formality, and a sense of long-standing tradition.

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Knox Dark - Serious, Deep, and Steady

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Knox Dark - Serious, Deep, and Steady

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“Knox Dark, described as a 'serious older man' who reads 'slow methodical and particular,' strongly conveys the professionalism, formality, and authoritative nature of a long-standing family representative.”

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Calen Voss — Resonant, Magnetic

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Calen Voss — Resonant, Magnetic

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American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep

“Calen Voss has a 'deep, resonant baritone' that 'carries authority and presence,' which would suit the professional and authoritative demeanor of the family representative, despite not being explicitly 'old' or 'Italian'.”

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