Grand Rapids, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/17/2009 -- In his new novel, The Tarasov Solution (Charles River Press, Dec. 09), local author Richard Trevae offers readers a moving adventure through his action/thriller.

The Tarasov Solution presents a suspenseful world of espionage and intrigue, much of which draws on Trevae’s extensive travels. His journeys have provided a rich backdrop for the exotic locales featured in his novels. Part adventurer, part businessman, part author, Trevae is an engineerbusinessman with an MBA in Finance and Management. Trevae matured a startup design/construction/development firm into a publicly traded company that later merged with a much larger NYSE company. His articles concerning business valuation, mergers, acquisitions, and management practices have been published in various trade associations and business newspapers.

Writing “reality inspired fiction” has become his latest passion. Mr. Trevae lives with his wife along the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan where he is at work on his next Dalton Crusoe novel, The Fusion Breakthrough .

Contact: Jonathan Womack (508) 364-9851 jwomack@charlesriverpress.com