Tycoon

From Algonquin Books, the original publisher...

In his third and most ambitious novel thus far, Terry Pringle tells a fascinating tale of big business, vaulting ambition, and passionate love, steeped in the life and growth of modern-day Texas.

From reviews...

"Terry Pringle has written a splendid book about an industry that has long suffered from a lack of understanding." --Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus fame

"Tycoon is a real page-turner, the kind of book you can't put down, yet you hate to reach the end because it's so darn good." --The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville

"Tycoon is a memorable novel that uncovers the mystique of the Texas oil industry." --Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Tycoon is fast and fun, and it has just enough depth so you don't have to feel guilty for liking it so much." --Orlando Sentinel

"Tycoon turns into a sexy, fun novel that gallops across as quickly as its title character." --The State, Columbia, S.C.

"Pringle's engaging style is seasoned with wry humor and ironic observations. Excellent summertime reading." --Books of the Southwest