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rank 2788
word count 13627
date submitted 22.11.2010
date updated 22.11.2010
genres: Fiction, Thriller, Romance
classification: adult
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Job Hunted

Cheryl Angst

Toni never expected the firm’s head-hunter to take the position literally. Targeted for promotion, Toni realizes climbing the corporate ladder can be a real killer.

 

Toni—don’t call her Antonia—Donnelli discovers ‘no’ really isn’t an option when she refuses an international security company’s unsolicited job offer. Disgusted by the company’s extreme interview practices, Toni turns down the contract and expects to be left alone. Her anger bubbles over when the corporation refuses to accede to her wishes. Hell-bent on asserting her right to determine her own career path, Toni remains loyal to her current employer despite the temptations of the new position: travel, high pay, generous expense account, and—possibly best of all—spending time with the corporation’s alluring recruiter, Matthias Clarke. When the firm threatens the lives of her mother and daughter in order to persuade her to sign, Toni must find a way to escape the company’s deadly hiring policy before she and her family end up on the receiving end of the ultimate pink slip.

 
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Ursula Rose wrote 548 days ago

Phew! And then some. The pacing is lightening fast in this, wonderfully so. The opening sentence was enough to hook me in, and I read on, a willing captive. The energy is huge, the characterization of Toni is compelling, she is at once sassy and immensely likeable. The planted clues are good and the text message from one very dead Miriam of, "RUN" is superb, you are clearly a storyteller, and clearly very very good at what you do.

If this doesn't do extremely well I would be astounded. It has all the makings of a superb thriller. Bravo. I look forward to reading much more of your work.
Ursula Rose
Twisted

LORIN wrote 549 days ago

Wow, what a great premise, especially for today's economic conditions where half the population is looking or has been looking for a job within the last couple of years. I'm sure a lot of people can relate. And with companies decreasing pay and benefits right now, this would be VERY tempting. I look forward to reading more. Backed.

Lorin (PHEN)

Jackiejacks wrote 549 days ago

I really like this. The description is detailed enough to paint a good picture and draw me in, without taking on a life of its own and overpowering the plot. I'm totally intrigued by the main character and by the woman she was watching, and I want to know more about them. The main character is well fleshed out, likeable and easy to relate to. I'm pulling for her happiness. The story's interesting and fresh, technical enough to seem authentic without overwhelming me with things I don't understand and don't care about. Looking forward to reading more. An excellent start.

DPMartin wrote 549 days ago

Fascinating story and very interesting read. I hope there's more. You've written Toni very well. I could feel her disinterest and boredom change to unbelief, horror and then fear. Your writing is very well done. Your descriptions of each scene are well thought out and easy to visualize without overpowering the heroine and her actions. It will be interesting to see how fast your book climbs with this kind of plot. Kudos!

Debbie Martin
THE TIMID HEART

RonParker wrote 443 days ago

Hi Cheryl,

Nicely written and a good story. I didn't find any obvious errors.

Ron

Marija F.Sullivan wrote 542 days ago

Very intriguing and exciting pitch and Chapter One. Look forward to reading more.
Best wishes, M

- Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year
- Sarajevo Walls of Fate

Benjamin Dancer wrote 543 days ago

I'm in ch 1. Here are my notes:

Interesting 1st line.

Picturesque 2nd paragraph

Good tension with the surveillance


The tension sky-rockets with the attack

Then climbs again when Toni decides to go after the killer

Very strong hook of a chapter

However, it's a huge mistake switching to Miriam's POV--especially if she dies and isn't a major character

Ursula Rose wrote 548 days ago

Phew! And then some. The pacing is lightening fast in this, wonderfully so. The opening sentence was enough to hook me in, and I read on, a willing captive. The energy is huge, the characterization of Toni is compelling, she is at once sassy and immensely likeable. The planted clues are good and the text message from one very dead Miriam of, "RUN" is superb, you are clearly a storyteller, and clearly very very good at what you do.

If this doesn't do extremely well I would be astounded. It has all the makings of a superb thriller. Bravo. I look forward to reading much more of your work.
Ursula Rose
Twisted

blueboy wrote 549 days ago

wow, "thin slips of indigo kissing the sidewalk's edge"---you are quite the poet. Will read more.

bb

LORIN wrote 549 days ago

Wow, what a great premise, especially for today's economic conditions where half the population is looking or has been looking for a job within the last couple of years. I'm sure a lot of people can relate. And with companies decreasing pay and benefits right now, this would be VERY tempting. I look forward to reading more. Backed.

Lorin (PHEN)

enrico montoya wrote 549 days ago
SusieGulick wrote 549 days ago

Dear Cheryl, I love that you have in your plot, Toni's dilemma & what to do about her job & not being forced to accept what she doesn't want in a job. :) Since she is head-strong throughout your 7 chapters, I knew that she would make good decisions that would help herself & her family. :) I liked your phrase, "she'd followed his bread-crumbed trail" :) - your phrases are unique. :) "...a ring tone from the Stone Age" made me laugh, too. :) So many good phrases. :) I know your story will end up good because Toni knows what she wants & won't settle for less. :) I have read, commented on, & put your book on my watchlist, to 24-hour back when space opens on my bookshelf. :) I have also gold ******-rated your book :) - could you please ****** & back my memoirs books? :) Thank you from the bottom of my heart. :) Love, Susie :) p.s. every ******-ing & backing moves our books closer to the editor's desk :)

DPMartin wrote 549 days ago

Fascinating story and very interesting read. I hope there's more. You've written Toni very well. I could feel her disinterest and boredom change to unbelief, horror and then fear. Your writing is very well done. Your descriptions of each scene are well thought out and easy to visualize without overpowering the heroine and her actions. It will be interesting to see how fast your book climbs with this kind of plot. Kudos!

Debbie Martin
THE TIMID HEART

Jackiejacks wrote 549 days ago

I really like this. The description is detailed enough to paint a good picture and draw me in, without taking on a life of its own and overpowering the plot. I'm totally intrigued by the main character and by the woman she was watching, and I want to know more about them. The main character is well fleshed out, likeable and easy to relate to. I'm pulling for her happiness. The story's interesting and fresh, technical enough to seem authentic without overwhelming me with things I don't understand and don't care about. Looking forward to reading more. An excellent start.

SusieGulick wrote 549 days ago

:) comment to follow after I've read your book - read & comment on 1 hour later :)

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