The Bet

Released: April 30, 2018
Length: 18 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Interactive Media

This audiobook tells the story of a banker who agrees to a bold bet—paying a young lawyer to stay in voluntary solitary confinement for 15 years in exchange for a substantial reward. As the experiment unfolds, it brings about unexpected and startling outcomes for the banker. The narrative explores themes of confinement, temptation, and the unforeseen consequences of risk-taking.

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