Inhuman Resources: NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES STARRING ERIC CANTONA

A darkly compelling workplace thriller from the master of French Noir

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Alain Delambre, a 57-year-old former HR executive, has endured four years of relentless unemployment, leaving him drained and disheartened. Despite his extensive experience and qualifications, he is consistently offered menial and demeaning jobs that fail to ignite his passion or provide a sense of fulfillment. Desperate to escape this downward spiral, Alain receives an invitation to an interview with a major company, which he sees as his last chance to reclaim his dignity and secure a brighter future.

Driven by desperation, Alain is willing to go to extreme lengths to secure the job. He borrows money, shames his wife and daughters, and even agrees to participate in the ultimate recruitment test: a role-playing game that involves hostage-taking. Alain throws himself into this struggle with unwavering determination, giving his all to regain his self-respect. However, as the game progresses, he begins to suspect that the odds are stacked against him. The rules seem rigged, and he feels like he is playing against an unseen force that is determined to keep him from success.

In his rage and frustration, Alain's fury knows no bounds. He questions the fairness of the game and wonders why he was subjected to such treachery. If he suddenly realized that the dice had been loaded against him from the start, his wrath would be uncontrollable, and the consequences would be catastrophic. What began as a role-play game could quickly devolve into a bloodbath, with Alain as the prime target.

As the situation escalates, Alain must navigate a web of lies, deceit, and danger. He must use all his skills and resources to outsmart his opponents and survive the game. But as he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the game is not just about securing a job. It is about something much more sinister, something that threatens the very fabric of society.

In the end, Alain must make a choice that will have far-reaching consequences. He must decide whether to continue playing the game, risking everything he has and everyone he loves, or to stand up against the corrupt forces that have set him up. The outcome is uncertain, and the road ahead is treacherous. But Alain is determined to fight for what is right, no matter the cost.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857059901