Set in Chicago, The Exchange, A Planet Girl Adventure, is a fictionalized version of the 2008 economic meltdown that marked a turning point in the U.S. economy. The events that transpired during this time period collapsed the housing market, drove the economy into a ditch and increased the Federal Reserve's balance sheet to lofty levels that have only gained momentum over the next decade. The stories of the main characters - a syndicated newspaper astrologer and her assistant; an exotic dancer; a trader; a mobster and a prominent government head - weave together a fictional alternative tapestry, illustrating the underbelly of the machinations in the world of high finance.

The author is astrologer Nina Palmer, President and CEO of Planet Girl Consulting. In addition to her astrological practice, Nina has also worked extensively in the financial world, though various positions in banking and the futures industry. Through her website, PlanetGirlConsulting.com, she produces a daily general astrological forecast. Her Daily Planetary Energy Report provides a general overview of the astrological energy that has potential to influence each day. She also works with clients where she casts individual astrological readings and forecasts using a combination of vibrational and traditional astrological methods. She guides her clients to discover what motivates them, helping them learn the best approach to accomplish their goals, pointing out strengths and weaknesses, and how to direct energy accordingly.