In "The Greed" by Thérèse Plummer, a gripping tale unfolds where the allure of wealth and power leads to a dangerous descent into moral ambiguity. The story follows a cast of complex characters whose lives intertwine as their desires for success and affluence drive them to make increasingly questionable choices. As friendships dissolve and alliances form, the darker sides of ambition and greed are exposed. Set against a backdrop of high-stakes business and personal betrayal, the narrative delves into the consequences of greed, ultimately questioning what one is willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of wealth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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 Bolinda Publishing .

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.