Jake Kendrickson, a ruthless criminal sentenced to a Canadian prison, enlists a group of inmates, who are violent and take no prisoners, to become his outside gang. When they parole, Kendrickson sends them on a crime mission when the spoils will pay for some of their lifetime dreams to be rich and famous. Businessman Thomas Hawke uses his psychic gifts to track those responsible of a heinous crime.

The story is about a young entrepreneur who is on the paths of starting a business and solving a crime emanating from a prison conspiracy. Unaware they are a prison gang, the trader uses his psychic crime solving talent with a crystal ball to help catch the perpetrators of a jewelry heist and their other more horrible crimes.

The printed books of The Trader and Jake are print-on-demand products without Smyth-sewn sections. The hardcover has 50 lb. crème-colored pages, 6x9 in. paper trim, gray digital cloth cover, and glossy dust jacket. The paperback has 50 lb. white pages, 6x9 in. paper trim with a glossy cover. Only buy a printed book if the above is what you are looking for.