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The Win Machine

The Road to Hell is Paved with Intervention

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The Win Machine

By: Ryan McBeth
Narrated by: Garan Patrick
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Mike Malloy’s hedge fund is more than just a money machine - it’s a weapon of insight, capable of forecasting global events with chilling accuracy.

When Mike’s proprietary software predicts an inevitable conflict between the United States and China, he faces an impossible choice: exploit the knowledge to secure unimaginable wealth, or risk everything to avert a nuclear war.

As financial markets teeter on the brink and global tensions escalate, Mike finds himself at the crossroads of ethics and ambition. With his closest allies questioning his every move and powerful enemies circling, he must decide - will he become the savior of humanity or the architect of its destruction?

In The Win Machine, Ryan McBeth delivers a gripping techno-thriller that explores the terrifying power of technology, the dangers of unchecked ambition, and the razor-thin line between profit and catastrophe. As the countdown to global annihilation ticks away, the ultimate question emerges: How far would you go to win?

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Ryan McBeth’s The Win Machine is a gripping, high-concept thriller that blends finance, technology, and geopolitics into a disturbingly plausible scenario. The story is intelligent without being inaccessible, balancing technical detail with sharp dialogue and tense decision-making.

What sets this book apart is how it explores power. Who holds it, how they justify using it, and the ethical lines that shift when stakes are high. McBeth’s real-world experience shines through in the book’s competent handling of military, intelligence, and financial systems, giving the story a level of authenticity rarely seen in speculative fiction. His understanding of how decision-making works at the highest levels makes the ethical dilemmas feel even more grounded and unsettling.

The pacing is tight, the concepts are well-executed, and the moral questions linger long after the last page. A must-read for those who enjoy stories that challenge conventional thinking.

A Sharp, Unnerving Look at Power and Probability

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An enjoyable thought experiment about the power of AI and quantum info technology in strategic warfare. Dabbles in moralizing, but on the whole a rollicking adventure, and a damn fine first novel. I'm looking forward to the next one!

sci fi rollick

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I enjoyed the plot as it is very relevant with current and near future technologies. The story raises some legitimate ethical questions about the application of certain technologies. At 5 hours it is a little short and not great value. I typically buy books with a minimum of 10+ hours.

Good story but a little short.

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