With a Vengeance

by Riley Sager

“But men are going to die,” he said. “Innocent ones.” “They’ll probably die anyway.” Although a cruel reply, Lapsford appreciated the man’s bluntness, for that was indeed the likely outcome. That’s all war was, really. Masses of innocent, expendable men being tossed into the meat grinder of battle. The key to victory was to lose fewer than your enemy.

He’s young, handsome, charming, and rich—four characteristics that allow those who possess them to do practically whatever they please.

The people who flail and rage rarely accomplish anything. But those who control their emotions even in the most fraught of situations? They get results.