In "The Greed" by Thérèse Plummer, the story delves into the dark side of human ambition and obsession. It follows a group of friends whose lives become intertwined with power, wealth, and betrayal when a lucrative business opportunity presents itself. As they navigate the challenges of success, greed begins to erode their friendships and morals. Secrets are revealed, alliances shift, and the characters must confront the consequences of their choices. The gripping narrative explores themes of trust, ambition, and the fine line between aspiration and avarice, compelling readers to ponder the true cost of their desires. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Cruelty .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by MacMillan Audio .

Scott Bergstrom was an advertising executive in Manhattan for many years before moving to Denver to focus on his writing. He is an avid traveller and photographer who is fascinated by the darker, unloved corners of the world's great cities. The Cruelty is his first book.