Concealment: A Compelling Psychological Thriller
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00VA1E4BE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 525 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Praise for ConcealmentWinner in the Mystery and Thriller section of the 2015 Rosie Amber Book Awards, Concealment has attracted attention from both bloggers and senior HR professionals. At its heart, this is the story of one woman's struggle against her own self-doubt - a universal theme. But she’s a tough professional, not a quitter, and somehow she must find a way to fight backConcealment is the second novel by British author Rose Edmunds. But beneath the successful façade, Amy has secrets she’d rather her bully-boy boss Ed didn’t discover—like her troubled past and the little voice she hears in her head… When a junior colleague is murdered, Amy’s fragile equilibrium is shattered. (A Woman’s Wisdom blog)“The psychological harassment handed out to the lead character made me weep it was so realistically portrayed” (Senior HR professional)“Amy's own descent into psychological hell is fabulously well done, and I found the parts that looked back into her childhood absolutely fascinating”. A prime example of the emerging 'office noir' genre, it’s a gripping psychological thriller set in the cut-throat environment of the City of London, in which an ambitious executive battles to survive in a toxic, corrupt workplace. “Concealment is a brilliant thriller set in the cut-throat world of high finance.&rdqu
Likeable main character, was rooting for her throughout. Elsie Dee Likeable main character, was rooting for her throughout. the plot took many twists and turns. now I'm going to read her first novel.. "Truly unique book!" according to Amber Graycat. Ms. Edmunds has written something unique, a taut mystery that also reflects the reality and resulting fallout from being the adult child of a person who hoards.I highly recommend this book, both for the mystery and for the view into the vectors that an adult survivor of extreme hoarding must navigate.A very quick read, and I hope to see more like this!Well done.. "Yes – it really is that good!" according to Gezza B. I had read Rose Edmunds’ debut novel – Never Say Sorry – and eagerly awaited her second book. When Concealment was published, I read it almost without putting it down. Yes – it really is that good! I'm now awaiting the author’s next (third) book even more!I confess to being an avid reader of crime thrillers. This time the hero(ine) is not a flawed police inspector but a (flawed) high-flying lady partner – Amy Robinson - specialising in tax in a large London professional services firm. The background is that her firm are working for an impor
She worked for Arthur Andersen and Grant Thornton, before being headhunted to join Deloitte as a partner. In 2007, after more than 20 years in the business she jumped off the corporate hamster wheel and now writes financial thrillers with a strong ethical theme. Rose Edmunds lives in Brighton with her husband David. . She gained a degree in mathematics at the Universi
About the Author Rose Edmunds lives in Brighton with her husband David. Her writing draws heavily on her considerable insight into the business world and in particular the uncomfortable conflict between individual and corporate objectives. . She worked for Arthur Andersen and Grant Thornton, before being headhunted to join Deloitte as a partner. In 2007, after more than 20 years in the business she jumped off the corporate hamster wheel and now writes financial thrillers with a strong ethical theme. She gained a degree in mathematics at the University of Sussex and a PhD from Cardiff U