Books like The beautiful bureaucrat by Helen Phillips
Josephine’s excitement turns to dread when she notices strange undertakings at her new job. As she digs deeper, she realizes that her every move is being watched, and powerful enemies lurk behind the veneer of a corporate bureaucracy. Facing danger and betrayal, she must protect her loved ones while confronting the forces that threaten to destroy them.
The novel blends fast‑paced thriller elements with a cynical look at modern bureaucracies and the hidden power structures that govern them.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Helen Phillips
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