Two women. One office. A fight to the death.
Laura has sacrificed a lot for her high-powered career – her marriage, the chance to have kids. Now, finally, she’s in line for a big jump up the corporate ladder – all the way to the boardroom.
But there’s a fly in the ointment in the shape of beautiful Vanessa, a lowly assistant who seems to have it in for Laura.
Vanessa is PA to Hank, the most powerful executive in the company, a man whose support Laura desperately needs if she is to secure the job of her dreams. Repelled by Laura’s naked ambition, fiercely possessive of her boss, Vanessa deliberately sabotages Laura’s every attempt to make a good impression on Hank.
Laura threatens and cajoles but Vanessa just won’t play fair. Soon their mutual dislike escalates to an all-out war.
But career-obsessed Laura has always been willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. And if Vanessa stands in her way… she’s going to pay the ultimate price.
The stunning psychological thriller from the author of The Guest.
First published as “Getting Ahead” in 2014. 2020 edition has content and editorial changes.
What readers are saying about The Assistant:
“I absolutely loved reading this book. I felt like it held my attention completely and I couldn’t put it down. It keeps you wanting more, it's full of twists and turns, it’s a real page-turner.” -Netgalley Reviewer
"Cathryn Grant has done it again – an exciting, fast paced thrilling read that just kept me hooked from the get go." -Goodreads Reviewer
“Bloody Brilliant! Mic Drop! Cathryn Grant just dropped it all on the line and left me speechless. A must-read thrilling performance!” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This book is fantastic! A great thriller!! A definite must read for psychological thriller fans!” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Another belter from Cathryn Grant – hats off to her for creating such rich and defined characters. This is a psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes and make you look at your ambitious colleagues in a whole new light!” -Read and Rated
"...this story did have me guessing right up until the final pages." -Free Kick Fiction Reviews
"The ending is shocking, and a twist you won’t see coming..." -Rambling Mads Book Reviews
"It is gripping, intense, a real page turner and is everything that I love in a psychological thriller, making it such an enjoyable read." -Once Upon A Time Book Blog
"...a fast-paced and very entertaining book. ... a story that keeps you hooked." -Sharon Beyond the Books
Genre: Mystery
Laura has sacrificed a lot for her high-powered career – her marriage, the chance to have kids. Now, finally, she’s in line for a big jump up the corporate ladder – all the way to the boardroom.
But there’s a fly in the ointment in the shape of beautiful Vanessa, a lowly assistant who seems to have it in for Laura.
Vanessa is PA to Hank, the most powerful executive in the company, a man whose support Laura desperately needs if she is to secure the job of her dreams. Repelled by Laura’s naked ambition, fiercely possessive of her boss, Vanessa deliberately sabotages Laura’s every attempt to make a good impression on Hank.
Laura threatens and cajoles but Vanessa just won’t play fair. Soon their mutual dislike escalates to an all-out war.
But career-obsessed Laura has always been willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. And if Vanessa stands in her way… she’s going to pay the ultimate price.
The stunning psychological thriller from the author of The Guest.
First published as “Getting Ahead” in 2014. 2020 edition has content and editorial changes.
What readers are saying about The Assistant:
“I absolutely loved reading this book. I felt like it held my attention completely and I couldn’t put it down. It keeps you wanting more, it's full of twists and turns, it’s a real page-turner.” -Netgalley Reviewer
"Cathryn Grant has done it again – an exciting, fast paced thrilling read that just kept me hooked from the get go." -Goodreads Reviewer
“Bloody Brilliant! Mic Drop! Cathryn Grant just dropped it all on the line and left me speechless. A must-read thrilling performance!” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This book is fantastic! A great thriller!! A definite must read for psychological thriller fans!” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Another belter from Cathryn Grant – hats off to her for creating such rich and defined characters. This is a psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes and make you look at your ambitious colleagues in a whole new light!” -Read and Rated
"...this story did have me guessing right up until the final pages." -Free Kick Fiction Reviews
"The ending is shocking, and a twist you won’t see coming..." -Rambling Mads Book Reviews
"It is gripping, intense, a real page turner and is everything that I love in a psychological thriller, making it such an enjoyable read." -Once Upon A Time Book Blog
"...a fast-paced and very entertaining book. ... a story that keeps you hooked." -Sharon Beyond the Books
Genre: Mystery
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