The Immortal Accountant: The True Cost of Time

Immortality has a price. Dr. Elizabeth Serrano, a history professor, stumbles upon this chilling truth when a cryptic letter leads her to Enoch Voss, a man who claims to have lived for millennia, his life interwoven with the very fabric of financial history. Initially skeptical, Serrano begins a series of interviews, intending to expose Voss as a charlatan. But Enoch's meticulous accounts of historical events, corroborated by ancient financial records – from cuneiform tablets to encrypted digital ledgers – shake her skepticism to its core.

Enoch’s narrative unfolds across centuries, a tapestry of power and manipulation. He whispers of advising the Medici, fueling the Dutch tulip mania, and even laying the groundwork for Bitcoin, centuries before its inception. Each anecdote offers a unique perspective on pivotal economic moments, revealing the hidden hand guiding the flow of wealth and power. But as Serrano delves deeper, aided by the sharp skepticism of financial analyst Raymond Silva, a darker truth emerges. Enoch's immortality is not a gift, but a parasitic bargain, sustained by the stolen lives of others.

From a Roman artisan struck down in his prime to a Silicon Valley programmer whose sudden death baffles investigators, the poignant vignettes of these lost lives form a stark counterpoint to Enoch’s unnatural longevity. As Serrano uncovers a recurring symbol – a stylized ouroboros – woven throughout history and linked to Enoch’s manipulations, she is drawn into a world of hidden connections and chilling revelations. The line between objective observer and entangled participant blurs when Serrano discovers a terrifying link between herself and Enoch’s algorithm, realizing she was meant to be one of his victims.

Now, the pursuit of knowledge becomes a fight for survival. The Immortal Accountant is a gripping exploration of the true cost of time, the moral ambiguities of power, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition. It’s a story that will stay with you long after the final page is turned, questioning the very nature of progress and the price of immortality.

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Release date

E-bog: 9. december 2024