On the day he reports for boot camp, Sterling Rynes and his family win the lottery. Follow him as he becomes a U.S. Army Ranger and performs special ops missions throughout the world while at the same time building a financial empire which spans from Hollywood to Wall Street. This epic saga depicts the world as it was during the economic boom of the late 90s and the inevitable chaos that followed the events of 9/11. This novel will call to mind the enthralling series of W.E.B. Griffin in its attention to detail and military reverence. In Book 2, Sterling becomes an officer and is assigned to the CIA as a liaison. The funeral home business proves lucrative. 53,000 words.