Web of Deceit

It was 1998 and the US economy was booming. The 'new economy' would be impervious to recessions and would provide wealth for everyone. These new Internet companies were issuing IPOs generating huge dividends for investors and fueling exotic advertising, stock options, and lavish offices. The new measuring stick for success was no longer profitability but 'eyeballs' on their web sites.

Bob Stone is a young marketing professional living on the north shore of Boston. He works for a traditional ...