The Scoop 9781035438723 Paperback

ONE NEEDS A STORY.THE OTHERISTHE STORY.THE FALLOUT COULD RUIN THEM BOTH.No story sells faster than a celebrity’s downfall. . .Washed-up journalist Frankie Miller is desperate. Since losing her dream job at a glossy magazine, she’s been drowning in rejection letters and overdue bills while eating cereal for dinner.So, when she’s offered a role atThe Scoop, a notorious tabloid website run by tyrannical editor David Brown, she can’t afford to say no – even if it means swallowing her pride for clicks. Besides, it’s just a temporary means to an end. Nothing more.But the deeper Frankie dives into the cutthroat world of clickbait, the blurrier the line between ambition and morality becomes. And when she breaks a story that humiliates a beloved pop star, the fallout is more explosive than she ever imagined – for both of them.In an industry where reputation is currency and outrage sells, how far is Frankie willing to go – and how much is she willing to lose – to win at this ruthless game?Sharp, witty, and unflinchingly bold,The Scooppulls back the curtain on tabloid culture and the human toll of the 24/7 news cycle, perfect for fans ofYellowface,The ListandSuccession.PRAISE FORTHE SCOOP:’A timely, commanding, blistering debut, this one’s sure to leave a lasting mark’ASHLEY TATE’Quickly becomes tough to look away from’NATALIE SUE’Smart and savage…a devastating satire’RUTH MADIEVSKY’Snappy, fun, and set in the always-fascinating world of New York media. Loved it!’CAT MARNELL’Sucked me in and spat me out gasping’CHRIS BRIDGES’An urgent, searing satire of the media’GEORGIA MCVEIGH’Provocative and propulsive with a relentless protagonist’WARONA JAY