John T. Barrett

The "Trust Company" showcases the many success stories of John T. Barrett and the extended Barrett family. Fueled by their many private companies and important clients in Houston and around the world, the Barrett Trust Company becomes one of the most important trust operations in the world. In this edition of The Barrett Files you will be treated with adventure, greed, mystery and suspense while the family dodges old enemies and the attempted over-throwing of the country by the ex president of the United States. This edition of the Barrett Files will keep you wanting to see what is next.

When former army captain Hank Holmes and his new Vietnamese wife, Su Wa, first move to Juno, Alaska, after the Vietnam War, they're eager to build a house and settle into small-town life. They know their wilderness home won't be glamorous or luxurious, but after facing great horrors during the war, they're anxious to heal and start afresh. Within a couple of years, they've got wonderful new friends and fulfilling new jobs teaching at the high school. Life is good. Then Hank stumbles across something unexpected. While searching his land for precious metals to sell, he discovers deposits of molybdenum-a rare, highly sought-after mineral. After reporting his finding, Hank is approached by John T. Barrett, the owner of a private equity group that's interested in mining the area for more precious metals. Hank accepts John's offer to purchase his land. He'll share a stake in the claim and oversee the profitable mining project for the US government. Suddenly, Juno is bustling with new business and new people-including many hardworking fellow veterans but also spies. Everyone wants a piece of the wealth, but some would literally kill for it.

John T. Barrett gets his initiation into combat in Vietnam while on a secret mission that brings new technology to the battlefield. While on this assignment he gets involved in a site called The Chapel on The River. After Vietnam he enters the investment world in New York with Goldman Sachs and later goes to Houston to work for a private equity firm. He encounters many opportunities - gold mines and rare earth minerals that catapult him into development of new weapons and brings great wealth at the same time. He and his wife soon encounter foreign governments, cartels and many dangerous and exciting challenges along the way. The book is gripping and full of many twists and turns.