"Once a promising young novelist, Jake is teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain his self-respect. When Evan, Jake's most arrogant student, announces that his own book in progress is a sure thing, Jake dismisses the boast as amateur narcissism. Then... he hears the plot. After Evan dies suddenly without ever completing his book, Jake does what any writer would do with a story that brilliant. Soon, he is wealthy and read all over the world. But at the height of his glorious new life, an email arrives ...
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"Once a promising young novelist, Jake is teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain his self-respect. When Evan, Jake's most arrogant student, announces that his own book in progress is a sure thing, Jake dismisses the boast as amateur narcissism. Then... he hears the plot. After Evan dies suddenly without ever completing his book, Jake does what any writer would do with a story that brilliant. Soon, he is wealthy and read all over the world. But at the height of his glorious new life, an email arrives, the first salvo in a terrifying, anonymous campaign: You are a theif, it says. As Jake struggles to understand his antagonist and hide the truth from everyone else, he begins to learn about his late student, and what he discovers both amazes and terrifies him. Where did Evan get the idea for his novel? What ist the real story behind it, and who stole it from whom?" -- page [4] of cover
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fair. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing (age related spots and browning). May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ââ?¬Å"Nobody else can live your lifeââ?¬Â?
ââ?¬Å"Good writers borrow, great writers stealââ?¬Â? - T S Eliot
ââ?¬Å" Everyone had a unique voice and a story no one else can tell. And anybody can be a writerââ?¬Â?
I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into picking this book up. With few exceptions I read it straight through and have suggested it to a few authors already. I see it as a book that teaches as well as entertains. It�s not all lollipops and roses. It is an amazing book talking about plotlines and how they spin and change and even teach the reader!
A teacher hears a sketchy idea from an arrogant student. It never lets him go. His version makes the whirlwind summit of recognition. Then he gets threatened by another person, and in a world of Oprah endorsements tries to brush it off. I�m sorry I can�t go deeper without spoilers. However, this is a tight well written mystery with potential to be a great holiday gift! Highly Recommended 5/5
[disclaimer: I received this book from an outside source and voluntarily read and reviewed it]
Madeleine
May 16, 2021
Loved it!
I was so excited to win an early review copy of The Plot from BookishFirst. I was crossing my fingers so hard that I would win! As soon as I receive the book I drove right in. I knew I would enjoy it but I didnÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¾Ã?¢t think I would have enjoyed it THIS much. I already am a huge fan of books that have to do with books, bookstores, booklovers, etc.. but this story took it to a whole new level. The story revolves around a college professor/failed novelist who has a student with a VERY good idea for a book.. possibly one of the BEST ideas to come across his desk in a long, long time. As a reader you are taken on a thrilling journey of the twist and turns of the publishing world, ownership and copyright. What does it mean to be successful? The suspense around the Ã?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦"theftÃ?Æ'Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â??Ã?Â? of a story idea had me up into the wee hours of the morning. BUY THIS BOOK! You will NOT regret it.
