I will focus on the popular psychological thriller novel “The Devil’s Work” by Mark Edwards, which explores a dream job that rapidly spirals into an office nightmare. Plot Overview
The story follows 34-year-old Sophie Greenwood, a former stay-at-home mother returning to the workforce after a four-year break. She miraculously lands her absolute childhood dream job as a marketing manager at Jackdaw Books, a children’s publishing company.
However, her excitement is short-lived. On her very first day, an unsettling encounter unearths dark, buried memories from her university days. Simultaneously, the workplace environment turns highly toxic. Sophie finds herself dealing with:
Cassie Said: Her hyper-ambitious assistant who seems completely ruthless about climbing the corporate ladder.
A Missing Predecessor: Whispers and eerie questions surrounding what actually happened to the woman who held Sophie’s job right before her.
Escalating Danger: Minor corporate backstabbing quickly morphs into real-world violence when a close colleague is brutally attacked. Narrative Structure The book relies on a dual-timeline narrative: www.markedwardsauthor.com Book Club Questions: The Devil’s Work – Mark Edwards
Has your book club read The Devil’s Work, my novel about a dream job turning into a nightmare?.. The Devil’s Work by Mark Edwards | Goodreads
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