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The Backfill
What if the person you replaced at work had vanished without a trace?
Jake Serrano has just landed his dream job at Resolute, a Seattle tech giant known for its lucrative pay, limitless career opportunities, and a nasty habit of crushing anyone failing to meet its high standards. But the company's notorious work culture isn't the only thing Jake finds shocking; he soon discovers that his predecessor, Jessie, has vanished without a trace.
Navigating the intense pressure of his new job, Jake becomes consumed with unraveling the mystery of Jessie's disappearance. As her replacement, he has a unique opportunity to uncover the secrets she left behind. But the deeper he delves, the more convinced he becomes that the key to solving the case lies within Resolute itself; could groundbreaking technology - with the power to save millions of lives - have cost Jessie her own?
With everything on the line - including his career and personal safety - Jake must decide if he's willing to risk it all to uncover the truth. Packed with complex characters and a vivid setting, this gripping tale of ambition, deception, and betrayal will keep you captivated until the very last page.
Jake Serrano has just landed his dream job at Resolute, a Seattle tech giant known for its lucrative pay, limitless career opportunities, and a nasty habit of crushing anyone failing to meet its high standards. But the company's notorious work culture isn't the only thing Jake finds shocking; he soon discovers that his predecessor, Jessie, has vanished without a trace.
Navigating the intense pressure of his new job, Jake becomes consumed with unraveling the mystery of Jessie's disappearance. As her replacement, he has a unique opportunity to uncover the secrets she left behind. But the deeper he delves, the more convinced he becomes that the key to solving the case lies within Resolute itself; could groundbreaking technology - with the power to save millions of lives - have cost Jessie her own?
With everything on the line - including his career and personal safety - Jake must decide if he's willing to risk it all to uncover the truth. Packed with complex characters and a vivid setting, this gripping tale of ambition, deception, and betrayal will keep you captivated until the very last page.
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456 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2023
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December 12, 2023
The Backfill is an intriguing technological missing-person mystery, set in the high-tech world of Seattle. Jake’s predecessor, as he begins his dream job, seems to have vanished without trace. But it shouldn’t really matter, should it? And why would he rock the boat when his life is finally working out?
Author Michael McKain recreates the tech world perfectly, and convincingly portrays Jake’s struggle to fit in, and to know what’s going on. Relationships are made and strained, and it all makes for a fascinating mystery, with evocative locations, cool technology, and a lot of determined sleuthing. I wasn’t sure I really liked the characters, but I enjoyed the blend of technology, time and place, and I enjoyed the read.
Disclosure: Fun to read a mystery set in such a real technological world.
Author Michael McKain recreates the tech world perfectly, and convincingly portrays Jake’s struggle to fit in, and to know what’s going on. Relationships are made and strained, and it all makes for a fascinating mystery, with evocative locations, cool technology, and a lot of determined sleuthing. I wasn’t sure I really liked the characters, but I enjoyed the blend of technology, time and place, and I enjoyed the read.
Disclosure: Fun to read a mystery set in such a real technological world.
July 25, 2023
"The Backfill" by Michael McKain is an absolute gem of a novel that captivates readers from start to finish. Set in the bustling city of Seattle, the story follows Jake Serrano, a recent hire at Resolute, a tech giant renowned for its fierce work culture and high standards. But things take an unexpected turn when Jake realizes that his predecessor, Jessie, mysteriously vanished without a trace. This twist of fate sets the stage for a gripping and thrilling journey filled with ambition, deception, and betrayal.
Michael McKain has skillfully crafted complex characters and a vivid setting that transports readers into the heart of Resolute's high-stakes corporate world. Jake Serrano is a relatable and engaging protagonist, and his relentless pursuit of the truth behind Jessie's disappearance keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The author brilliantly weaves the theme of the company's notorious work culture into the narrative, portraying the immense pressure and challenges faced by employees. The contrast between Resolute's polished exterior and the underlying secrets and mysteries adds layers of depth to the story, leaving readers eager to uncover the truth alongside Jake.
As the plot unfolds, McKain masterfully navigates the fine line between realism and the tantalizing allure of groundbreaking technology. The question of whether the same technology that could save millions of lives might have cost Jessie her own creates a powerful and thought-provoking subplot that enhances the novel's depth and complexity.
The pacing of the story is impeccable, keeping the suspense and tension steadily building throughout. McKain's prose is elegant and evocative, painting vivid pictures of Seattle's changing landscape and Resolute's modern yet stark interiors. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, adding authenticity to the characters and their interactions.
"The Backfill" is not just a gripping mystery but also a reflection on the consequences of ambition, the value of honesty, and the importance of trust. It explores the duality of corporate success and personal sacrifices, making it a relevant and resonant read for anyone navigating the modern world of tech giants and high-pressure workplaces.
In conclusion, "The Backfill" by Michael McKain is a five-star masterpiece that excels in storytelling, character development, and thematic depth. McKain's writing style is a pleasure to read, and the novel's absorbing plot and well-crafted suspense make it impossible to put down. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery, corporate intrigue, and thought-provoking storytelling.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Michael McKain has skillfully crafted complex characters and a vivid setting that transports readers into the heart of Resolute's high-stakes corporate world. Jake Serrano is a relatable and engaging protagonist, and his relentless pursuit of the truth behind Jessie's disappearance keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The author brilliantly weaves the theme of the company's notorious work culture into the narrative, portraying the immense pressure and challenges faced by employees. The contrast between Resolute's polished exterior and the underlying secrets and mysteries adds layers of depth to the story, leaving readers eager to uncover the truth alongside Jake.
As the plot unfolds, McKain masterfully navigates the fine line between realism and the tantalizing allure of groundbreaking technology. The question of whether the same technology that could save millions of lives might have cost Jessie her own creates a powerful and thought-provoking subplot that enhances the novel's depth and complexity.
The pacing of the story is impeccable, keeping the suspense and tension steadily building throughout. McKain's prose is elegant and evocative, painting vivid pictures of Seattle's changing landscape and Resolute's modern yet stark interiors. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, adding authenticity to the characters and their interactions.
"The Backfill" is not just a gripping mystery but also a reflection on the consequences of ambition, the value of honesty, and the importance of trust. It explores the duality of corporate success and personal sacrifices, making it a relevant and resonant read for anyone navigating the modern world of tech giants and high-pressure workplaces.
In conclusion, "The Backfill" by Michael McKain is a five-star masterpiece that excels in storytelling, character development, and thematic depth. McKain's writing style is a pleasure to read, and the novel's absorbing plot and well-crafted suspense make it impossible to put down. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery, corporate intrigue, and thought-provoking storytelling.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 11, 2023
When Jake Serrano’s buddy, Brandon Dunning, helps him get a job at the prestigious tech company Resolute, he thinks he’s taken a big step up the ladder of success. Orientation takes him aback a bit, as it’s more like an Amway convention or Baptist revival meeting than a corporate onboarding. Oh, well, every organization has its quirks. At least his fellow new hire, Stella Chen, seems reasonably normal.
But Jake soon feels he’s taken on an impossible task. There’s no turnover from the person who held this job before. Nor is there any slack for the new guy, as his zero-personality new boss makes abundantly clear. Things take an even darker turn when Jake discovers the name of his predecessor, Jessica Roberts, and, after a bit of digging, learns she mysteriously vanished. Was her disappearance related to her work at Resolute? More to the point, is Jake’s new job putting him in danger?
Backfill follows Jake and Stella as they doggedly try to determine what happened to Jessica. Jake and Stella “click,” but he’s also involved with Marissa. The romantic back-and-forth adds a gentler but no less exciting counterpoint to the search for the missing woman.
The story plays out in and around Seattle, Washington, giving it quite a scenic background. It is well crafted with several layers. One thing that I, as an ex-computer engineer, appreciated is that the technical details are plausible, not at all contrived, as is sometimes the case in stories featuring technology. But you don’t have to be a techno-geek to understand and enjoy the book.
I liked Backfill and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or thriller.
But Jake soon feels he’s taken on an impossible task. There’s no turnover from the person who held this job before. Nor is there any slack for the new guy, as his zero-personality new boss makes abundantly clear. Things take an even darker turn when Jake discovers the name of his predecessor, Jessica Roberts, and, after a bit of digging, learns she mysteriously vanished. Was her disappearance related to her work at Resolute? More to the point, is Jake’s new job putting him in danger?
Backfill follows Jake and Stella as they doggedly try to determine what happened to Jessica. Jake and Stella “click,” but he’s also involved with Marissa. The romantic back-and-forth adds a gentler but no less exciting counterpoint to the search for the missing woman.
The story plays out in and around Seattle, Washington, giving it quite a scenic background. It is well crafted with several layers. One thing that I, as an ex-computer engineer, appreciated is that the technical details are plausible, not at all contrived, as is sometimes the case in stories featuring technology. But you don’t have to be a techno-geek to understand and enjoy the book.
I liked Backfill and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or thriller.
September 15, 2023
"The Backfill" starts with Jake Serrano receiving an email welcoming him to his new job with Resolute in Seattle, Washington with a copy of the email sent to his new boss, Robert Bianco. Resolute was a high-tech company that designed wearables to give the wearer feedback on health data, habits, etc. Jake’s big goal was to get more wearers to share their health data with Resolute. Noone wanted to talk about Jessica Roberts who he learned that he was replacing—backfilling for—hence the name of the novel. It doesn’t take long for the reader to learn that Jessica was a missing person and about Jake’s passion to find out why. That quest of Jake’s brings action and danger into the story.
I am an engineer who started my career with Exxon, a very demanding company like Resolute in this novel, so I enjoyed Jake’s trouble with trying to fit into his new job. Jake’s investigation into the mystery of Jessica’s disappearance and the danger that puts him in will grab the attention of most readers.
The novel was well written and edited. The tech part was a bit tedious for many readers, but worth wading through. It has a great cast of characters and a surprising ending. I rate the novel four out of five stars.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I am an engineer who started my career with Exxon, a very demanding company like Resolute in this novel, so I enjoyed Jake’s trouble with trying to fit into his new job. Jake’s investigation into the mystery of Jessica’s disappearance and the danger that puts him in will grab the attention of most readers.
The novel was well written and edited. The tech part was a bit tedious for many readers, but worth wading through. It has a great cast of characters and a surprising ending. I rate the novel four out of five stars.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 19, 2024
I finished it. At several points I almost quit. I guess I thought the book might be more about corporate politics or office drama or something like that. But it was a pretty lame murder mystery, set in a Seattle tech environment. Since the author is a "tech grunt" I would expect the culture and Seattle to be well drawn, and for the most part it was. The problem for me was that the author does not seem skilled enough to describe characters we can care about. Many of them behave in unexpected and inexplicable ways, and the lead character is kind of an idiot much of the time. I felt like we were lead along a path with his heavy drinking throughout the book, which lead to nothing significant. The book also had a number of jarring tonal shifts; random paragraphs describing Seattle were thrown in here and there for no apparent reason. The one thing I valued about the book was the description of the behavior of management and the high stress meetings - the author has clearly been in some of the same meetings I have and watched closely. But the dialogue was pretty much the same recycled stuff over and over again. None of the characters were actually believable to me, despite the author's efforts at making them so with eccentricities and "interesting" details.
I had the villain identified early on, too.
And you need a better editor. Typos and factual errors and plot issues.
I had the villain identified early on, too.
And you need a better editor. Typos and factual errors and plot issues.
July 24, 2023
Jake is starting a new job at Resolute, a tech company. At the very beginning, something is off about his new company. Initially distracted by meeting the crushing demands of a job in a highly competitive market, he almost ignores the sinister goings-on at Resolute. When he finds out his predecessor is missing (that is why the job was open), he becomes consumed with finding out what happened to her.
A cast of characters emerges to help and hinder him on his quest to discover the plight of his missing predecessor. A touch of romance and a lot of action color this thriller. The characters are engaging. The setting is well-rendered (I particularly liked the inclusion of Whidbey Island). My only criticism is the amount of time the author spends at the beginning fleshing out characters that don't necessarily play a part in the story. That being said, I found all of the characters to be engaging and found Jake to be very relatable.
Good read, especially if you are a fan of tech mystery/thrillers and/or stories set in the Pacific Northwest. Strong The Firm vibes.
A cast of characters emerges to help and hinder him on his quest to discover the plight of his missing predecessor. A touch of romance and a lot of action color this thriller. The characters are engaging. The setting is well-rendered (I particularly liked the inclusion of Whidbey Island). My only criticism is the amount of time the author spends at the beginning fleshing out characters that don't necessarily play a part in the story. That being said, I found all of the characters to be engaging and found Jake to be very relatable.
Good read, especially if you are a fan of tech mystery/thrillers and/or stories set in the Pacific Northwest. Strong The Firm vibes.
August 22, 2023
What could have been a by-the-numbers crime drama is elevated into an excellent thriller due to its authentic use of location combined with an anxiety provoking sense of corporate dread.
A mystery born in a cruel and bureaucratic tech office where the fixation on the disappearance of the woman who previously held the position provides a distraction from a nightmare boss, unrealistic goals, and the lingering feeling you are being set up to fail. All in a city shroud in clouds and lined with wet sidewalks where new offices and condos feel cold and imposing - really pulling the reader into lead character’s world and state of mind.
The story and pacing is refreshingly free from the emotional manipulation that can make books of these books feel formulaic, instead unfolding in a way the compliments the other strengths of the book by allowing the character to unravel the mystery and his career in synchronicity.
All said, The Backfill is a great read with some very refreshing touches.
A mystery born in a cruel and bureaucratic tech office where the fixation on the disappearance of the woman who previously held the position provides a distraction from a nightmare boss, unrealistic goals, and the lingering feeling you are being set up to fail. All in a city shroud in clouds and lined with wet sidewalks where new offices and condos feel cold and imposing - really pulling the reader into lead character’s world and state of mind.
The story and pacing is refreshingly free from the emotional manipulation that can make books of these books feel formulaic, instead unfolding in a way the compliments the other strengths of the book by allowing the character to unravel the mystery and his career in synchronicity.
All said, The Backfill is a great read with some very refreshing touches.
July 15, 2023
I stopped, halfway through the book, and wondered why I felt nothing about the protagonist. He just seemed to be this guy who has just been inexplicably hired by this supposedly tight assed tech company, who spends a lot of time bingeing on booze and doing almost nothing productive until the last few days of his stay there. Yet he immediately immerses himself into what seems to a quixotic quest to find a "missing" predecessor. The backstory that's supposed to provide us with the motivation for his actions in feels like an awkward addon.
This is a good story, but it could have benefited from more rigorous attention to filling out all the main characters' backstories to help us understand why they were doing what they did - perhaps in the same way the author manages to make the dreary Seattle weather so much an integral part of the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a good story, but it could have benefited from more rigorous attention to filling out all the main characters' backstories to help us understand why they were doing what they did - perhaps in the same way the author manages to make the dreary Seattle weather so much an integral part of the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 13, 2023
Loved this story of Jake who starts a new job at Resolute a tech giant and learns he is a backfill for the previous employer called Jessie who has disappeared.
Jake soon finds himself under pressure to find a solution for a ground breaking tech solution that was halted and the firm want answers as to whether it can work again.
Jake decides to look into Jessie's disappearance as things don't add up and her family are convinced she is dead.
This story really pulls you in from the first pages with lots of twists and deception that leaves you not knowing who to believe with a explosive ending.
Would highly recommend
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Jake soon finds himself under pressure to find a solution for a ground breaking tech solution that was halted and the firm want answers as to whether it can work again.
Jake decides to look into Jessie's disappearance as things don't add up and her family are convinced she is dead.
This story really pulls you in from the first pages with lots of twists and deception that leaves you not knowing who to believe with a explosive ending.
Would highly recommend
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 11, 2023
Jake Serrano’s dream job is anything but in this fast paced, gripping tale featuring awesome characters and an incredible setting.
Being an office drone myself, I was hooked from the start. I’ve gone through those company onboarding’s that try too hard and make you feel like you’re joining a cult, which this book runs with. I could imagine the author sitting through another boring onboarding at a big tech company and dreaming up what if’s that resulted in this book.
Really fun, scary and thrilling - what more could you ask for?
Being an office drone myself, I was hooked from the start. I’ve gone through those company onboarding’s that try too hard and make you feel like you’re joining a cult, which this book runs with. I could imagine the author sitting through another boring onboarding at a big tech company and dreaming up what if’s that resulted in this book.
Really fun, scary and thrilling - what more could you ask for?
July 11, 2023
This was the perfect summer thriller for reading by the pool. I was hooked after just a few pages and could hardly put it down.
Jake Serrano is a lovable, if flawed protagonist who brings you along begrudgingly as he gets pulled deeper and deeper into the mystery of the missing woman whose job he is now struggling to backfill in a cut-throat tech company. With lots of twists, turns, and interesting characters, this one had me guessing until the end. My only complaint is one of the story lines was left hanging and we need a sequel!
Jake Serrano is a lovable, if flawed protagonist who brings you along begrudgingly as he gets pulled deeper and deeper into the mystery of the missing woman whose job he is now struggling to backfill in a cut-throat tech company. With lots of twists, turns, and interesting characters, this one had me guessing until the end. My only complaint is one of the story lines was left hanging and we need a sequel!
August 31, 2023
This was a very difficult read for me and I thought often of not finishing it, but I committed to reading it to provide a review and I honestly want time find out what happen. The storyline was a really good one and it what had me interested it just took to long for it to get there for me. I feel like the story had a lot of unnecessary fluff. It wasn't until I was halfway through the book that I got really excited to read but it still out a lot unnecessary antidote that to me didn't tie into the storyline all that well.
May 16, 2023
The Backfill - Extremely wordy with a slow start, the story becomes interesting and more intriguing as the story lines progress. Important topics about the dangers, and benefits, of electronic devices and medical records security make up some of the depth of which this story consists. A variety of characters helped keep my interest. The Irish landlady used the term 'super', definitely wrong, but all else was on par. A good mystery and I liked the major players that helped solve the murder. 4*
June 9, 2023
I really enjoyed reading this, it had a great description and delivered on it. I was hooked from the first page and thought it had a great feel to it. I was on the edge of my seat and it didn't let go until the end. I enjoyed what Michael McKain wrote.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 10, 2023
Whew what a ride! Jake was such a loveable character! And working in a big company myself I couldn't help but chuckle at his experience at Resolute. Everyone has an Alan or a Rob at work! and everyone should have a Stella! I loved their chemistry and their adventures.
The mystery around Jessie was greatly build and I really enjoyed uncovering all.
The mystery around Jessie was greatly build and I really enjoyed uncovering all.
October 9, 2023
Interesting book. Just so much tech that I’ve never read about and couldn’t relate to the story.
Jake takes a high stress corporate job only to find out he is filling the shoes of a missing worker. He becomes involved in researching her disappearance.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion
Jake takes a high stress corporate job only to find out he is filling the shoes of a missing worker. He becomes involved in researching her disappearance.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion
June 25, 2023
What a captivating and interesting group of characters that are intertwined in this book full of twists and turns. Grabs you from the beginning and hold you until the end. Hard to put down. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2023
Not sure about the rating
I liked and didn't like this book. It was too long, lots of time where the story really didn't advance. Too much time devoted to the main character and his drinking. It's a wonder he got anything done at all. The ending was somewhat predictable.
I liked and didn't like this book. It was too long, lots of time where the story really didn't advance. Too much time devoted to the main character and his drinking. It's a wonder he got anything done at all. The ending was somewhat predictable.
June 25, 2023
When I read the description of the book, I knew that I wanted to read it. I live in Seattle and we have several tech companies.
I couldn’t put it down.
It’s a great read.
I couldn’t put it down.
It’s a great read.
July 4, 2023
Interesting characters and several twists along the way. A very good read
Thank you to Michael Mckain and NetGalley for the arc of this book.
Thank you to Michael Mckain and NetGalley for the arc of this book.
July 7, 2024
good storyline
Lots of detail on Seattle. Read like a true life crime story. Good to the very end. Highly recommended this book.
Lots of detail on Seattle. Read like a true life crime story. Good to the very end. Highly recommended this book.
August 17, 2023
Tense, exciting, and brilliantly scripted. A complex journey into a leading company in the ground-breaking technology world. Deception, betrayal and murder combined with unexpected twists lead to a surprising ending. A recommended read worthy of five stars.
July 13, 2024
loved it!
this book hooked me from page one! i tried to read it slowly but gave up and just devoured it! the author knows how to tell a story and i hope he has another book coming soon. read this book!!!
this book hooked me from page one! i tried to read it slowly but gave up and just devoured it! the author knows how to tell a story and i hope he has another book coming soon. read this book!!!
February 25, 2024
A great ride!
I really enjoyed this book. The premise was new and refreshing. It gave me a look into an industry I know little about. I’m looking forward to Michael’s next book and will recommend Backfill to my book clubs.
I really enjoyed this book. The premise was new and refreshing. It gave me a look into an industry I know little about. I’m looking forward to Michael’s next book and will recommend Backfill to my book clubs.
January 19, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC; I loved it. Some of the truths, especially about the workplace were painfully close to home, as absurd as they might seem.
The Backfill (meaning the person hired to backfill a position formerly held by someone else) is a well-written suspenseful mystery about someone who becomes curious why the person who held his job before him disappeared. The company involved creates personal "healthcare" devices that the user wears, that tracks health information (think Garmin tracking that you have your 10,000 steps in per day). The job that the backfill is working is to work night and day to attempt to develop a plan to combat user's resistance to the numerous "opt ins" that each user must agree to so that every bit of their personal info is tracked and used. Being a tech fan (I work in Info tech/info sys, I had stupidly never given "step trackers" another thought. Jake, the main character in this novel work at a company called Resolute, and he was pushed to become productive from almost day one. I can relate, as I worked 72 hours last week, and haven't had a day off for the past 14 days. If anything bothers me about this novel it is that commonality, although I work for a I work for a top notch, very ethical company, we are just very busy right now. I also relate to having a job with decades of experience, however I find myself, for the first time in decades, micro-managed, to death, by a manager who doesn't realize that I am working as fast as I can, and her attempts to "push me" merely create a huge amount of stress, added to my excessive work hours, they don't assist in anything, as I am ethical, therefore I am doing the best I can.
Jake is in a similar situation, which really brings the absurdity home, if it wasn't so tragically "spot on" for far too many of us, who proved ourselves many years ago.
The mystery is captivating, and extremely intriguing, with Jake being a very likeable character,
Kudos to McKain for producing this captivating thriller! I will watch for more mysteries written by this writer.
Until next time, dear readers, cherish your time off, while it is still there to cherish, and beware your step trackers, they could be recording more personal info about you than you could ever imagine!
The Backfill (meaning the person hired to backfill a position formerly held by someone else) is a well-written suspenseful mystery about someone who becomes curious why the person who held his job before him disappeared. The company involved creates personal "healthcare" devices that the user wears, that tracks health information (think Garmin tracking that you have your 10,000 steps in per day). The job that the backfill is working is to work night and day to attempt to develop a plan to combat user's resistance to the numerous "opt ins" that each user must agree to so that every bit of their personal info is tracked and used. Being a tech fan (I work in Info tech/info sys, I had stupidly never given "step trackers" another thought. Jake, the main character in this novel work at a company called Resolute, and he was pushed to become productive from almost day one. I can relate, as I worked 72 hours last week, and haven't had a day off for the past 14 days. If anything bothers me about this novel it is that commonality, although I work for a I work for a top notch, very ethical company, we are just very busy right now. I also relate to having a job with decades of experience, however I find myself, for the first time in decades, micro-managed, to death, by a manager who doesn't realize that I am working as fast as I can, and her attempts to "push me" merely create a huge amount of stress, added to my excessive work hours, they don't assist in anything, as I am ethical, therefore I am doing the best I can.
Jake is in a similar situation, which really brings the absurdity home, if it wasn't so tragically "spot on" for far too many of us, who proved ourselves many years ago.
The mystery is captivating, and extremely intriguing, with Jake being a very likeable character,
Kudos to McKain for producing this captivating thriller! I will watch for more mysteries written by this writer.
Until next time, dear readers, cherish your time off, while it is still there to cherish, and beware your step trackers, they could be recording more personal info about you than you could ever imagine!
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