Amran Gowani’s Novel Leverage Uses Satire to Expose the Dark Side of Finance

Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviews Amran Gowani, author of the financial thriller and satire LEVERAGE.  Gowani, a former organic chemist and financial analyst, draws from his personal experiences to create a social satire set in high finance.  The protagonist, Ali “Al” Jafar is a rising star at notorious hedge fund Prism Capital, but fortunes change fast on Wall Street. When his biggest investment goes up in smoke, Al loses $300 million—and his fragile sense of self-worth—in a single afternoon.  The book's chapters are named after 90s rap songs, reflecting Gowani's love for hip hop and its relevance to his character's identity. Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media: Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreview Instagram - @diverse_voices_book_review X - @diversebookshay Email: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com