“At the Altars of Money” by Graydon D. Hubbard is a book that dives into the complex world of high finance through the eyes of four young, multifaceted characters. Set against the backdrops of places such as New York City, Denver, Scotland, and even the Bahamas, the book takes readers for a ride through the financial frontier of America, leading up to the financial crash of 2008. The book filters through the perspectives of Kelly, a fiery SEC attorney; Arthur, the son of a Coca-Cola titan who feels mediocre in his father’s shadow; Fran, whose ascent on Wall Street shatters the glass ceiling; and Hamish, a securities trading scion who is conflicted between his professional aspirations and his personal beliefs and desires.
