The Silver Bears Author:Paul E. Erdman The Silver Bears involves a Swiss bank controlled by the Mafia, an ancient silver mine rediscovered in Iran, bullion smugglers on the Persian Gulf and an American speculator living in England. — With his great storytelling gift and singular experience in world money markets, Paul Erdman takes us through the twists and turns of a complex ... more »plot to make a huge fortune in silver. As powerful men manipulate the market, one is reminded of 1979-80 when silver went from $5.00 to $50.00 an ounce.« less