The Scoop
Don't miss bold and biting debut everyone is talking about in 2026, perfect for fans of The Devil Wears Prada
by Erin Van Der Meer
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Pub Date 21 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 28 Apr 2026
Headline | Wildfire
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Description
ONE NEEDS A STORY.
THE OTHER IS THE STORY.
THE FALLOUT COULD RUIN THEM BOTH.
No story sells faster than a celebrity's downfall. . .
Washed-up journalist Frankie Miller is desperate. Since losing her dream job at a glossy magazine, she's been drowning in rejection letters and overdue bills while eating cereal for dinner.
So, when she's offered a role at The Scoop, a notorious tabloid website run by tyrannical editor David Brown, she can't afford to say no - even if it means swallowing her pride for clicks. Besides, it's just a temporary means to an end. Nothing more.
But the deeper Frankie dives into the cutthroat world of clickbait, the blurrier the line between ambition and morality becomes. And when she breaks a story that humiliates a beloved pop star, the fallout is more explosive than she ever imagined - for both of them.
In an industry where reputation is currency and outrage sells, how far is Frankie willing to go - and how much is she willing to lose - to win at this ruthless game?
Sharp, witty, and unflinchingly bold, The Scoop pulls back the curtain on tabloid culture and the human toll of the 24/7 news cycle, perfect for fans of Yellowface, The List and Succession.
PRAISE FOR THE SCOOP:
'A timely, commanding, blistering debut, this one's sure to leave a lasting mark' ASHLEY TATE
'Quickly becomes tough to look away from' NATALIE SUE
'Smart and savage...a devastating satire' RUTH MADIEVSKY
'Snappy, fun, and set in the always-fascinating world of New York media. Loved it!' CAT MARNELL
'Sucked me in and spat me out gasping' CHRIS BRIDGES
'An urgent, searing satire of the media' GEORGIA MCVEIGH
'Provocative and propulsive with a relentless protagonist' WARONA JAY
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781035438723 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
The Scoop is sharp, addictive, and uncomfortably relevant.
It explores ambition, desperation, and the moral grey areas of modern journalism through a story that feels disturbingly close to reality.
Frankie Miller is a washed up journalist clinging to survival after losing her dream job. Buried under rejection letters and overdue bills, she reluctantly accepts a role at a notorious tabloid site where clicks matter more than consequences.
What begins as a temporary compromise quickly spirals into something far more complicated as success and ethics collide.
Frankie is a brilliantly drawn protagonist. Her desperation feels painfully believable, and her internal conflict gives the story real emotional weight.
The book does not just examine the damage inflicted by sensational reporting, but also the toll it takes on those creating it.
✨ A gripping, fast paced media drama
🧠 Thought provoking exploration of morality in reporting
📰 A disturbingly realistic portrayal of click driven journalism
💥 Tension built on choices rather than spectacle
🤍 A flawed, compelling main character you cannot help but follow
Unsettling, engaging, and incredibly timely, this is a book that really makes you stop and think about the cost of a headline.
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