Fraudulent Shadows

By Shane Reed

He was the numbers man-until the numbers stopped adding up.

In the quiet town of Beaumont, Texas, a trusted accountant lived a double life. By day, Sandy balanced the books at a bustling bakery. By night, he siphoned millions into his own accounts, funding a lifestyle of private jets, luxury cars, and opulent estates-all built on deception.

Over the course of nine years, Sandy embezzled $16 million, exploiting his position and a complete lack of oversight. As colleagues whispered about his sudden wealth, no one dared to ask the hard questions-until Symmetric, a sharp-eyed assistant with a knack for detail, arrived in 2011.

Fraudulent Shadows is a chilling true crime tale of greed, arrogance, and the hidden dangers lurking in the background of small businesses. With meticulous research and narrative intensity, it tracks Sandy's rise and fall, the devastating impact on a once-thriving company, and the quiet heroism of one woman who refused to look away.

Sometimes the biggest crimes hide in plain sight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FF1N87D6
• ISBN13: 9798231852352
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Idsfa
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"