David P. Dart is a retired senior banking and technology executive whose career spanned more than three decades at the heart of global finance. After leading major digital transformations and navigating boardrooms where billions were on the line, he stepped away from corporate life to pursue a lifelong passion for storytelling. His debut novel, Planted, is a corporate-finance thriller inspired by his real-world experiences—a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, power, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. For David, writing is more than a creative outlet—it’s a way to explore the human stories behind the headlines and examine the ethical dilemmas that shape the modern financial world. Originally from the UK and now based in Florida, he spends his time writing, traveling with his wife, and tackling new projects that keep both mind and body active. Planted is the first in a series of thought-provoking thrillers that draw on the realities of high-stakes finance and the moral choices that define us.