Christopher Buckley
6 SeriesChristopher Buckley, an American author, is known for his satirical novels and non-fiction works. He graduated cum laude from Yale University in 1976 and served as managing editor of Esquire magazine at age 24. At 29, he became chief speechwriter to Vice President George H.W. Bush, an experience that inspired his novel "The White House Mess." Since 1989, Buckley has been the founder and editor-in-chief of Forbes Life magazine.
In "Wet Work" by Christopher Buckley, Charley Becker, head of a major conglomerate, seeks vengeance for his granddaughter Natasha's accidental cocaine overdose. He traces the drug's origin, starting with Natasha's boyfriend, Tim, and the small-time dealers who supplied him. As Charley ascends the chain of culpability, the stakes escalate. To confront Peru's cocaine kingpin, he enlists hitmen, a gunboat, and advanced weaponry. This relentless pursuit defines Charley's mission of retribution.
