The Bank

***** An action-packed story about the corruption in the business world of Europe. ... A very human as well as an action-packed story. Bronwyn Haddock - Goodreads ***** The writing is beautiful - just beautiful and a delight in itself. Verbeek uses precise language to create vivid scenes and a tense atmosphere, drawing readers into Saskia's whirlwind of challenges. Cristian Sia - Goodreads ***** The Bank explores themes of trust, morality, and the impact of corporate responsibility on individual lives. ... Saskia fights to uncover corrupt banking practices intertwined with organized crime and human exploitation ... portraying how financial systems can manipulate lives while drawing attention to human rights abuses ... The setting of Lyon offers a stunning backdrop but also enriches the narrative with a sense of place, emphasizing the juxtaposition between the city's beauty and the darkness lurking in its financial systems. Verbeek writes in gorgeous prose and features unforgettable characters in this richly drawn, perfectly paced thriller. Jeff Klune - Book Commentary

Saskia loves her new dream job in Lyon, France, investigating financial systems for the Friendly Society Bank. In her free time, she indulges her second passion, bike riding.


She's astonished when a stranger accuses her of murder, and even more bewildered when Europe's top law enforcement agencies ask her to trace money trails that could lead to some of Europe's criminal masterminds. Somehow, she must learn how to present an innocent face to the criminals who begin to track her every move as she delves into the secrets they think are hidden in the cyber world.

When her family and friends receive death threats, she's terrified, but it's too late to stop her clandestine work. There's a small window of opportunity for her to save herself and those she loves while bringing down an evil network ... and she has no way of knowing if her strategy will work.