Mark Manning is a successful businessman based in New York. He operates on an international stage and is both sought-after and wealthy. His private jet Falcon 7X will play a crucial role in the chain of events that unfolds when he decides to invest in a London-based real estate company targeted by a hostile takeover. At a relentless pace, Mark is unwillingly drawn into a rescue mission spanning twelve time zones. His only chance to avoid a catastrophic financial loss is to place his trust in a beautiful heiress and her carefree brother—both of whom clearly have an unknown enemy...

Jörgen Tilander has spent almost his entire professional life in international business. He has worked in corporate finance, investment banking, and as an active venture capitalist. The novel Take Off was inspired by his own experiences and insights into the peculiar world of finance.