You want to get back to the story, maybe even rewind the clock and see Rosalita cope with her nightmarish situation day in, day out. The main characters in “Whisper Network,” all mothers, move in the dark shadow of an abusive male colleague. If your boss has done more than wink at you, if you've had to pump during a conference call, or if a man has ever taken credit for your work, then Chandler Baker's latest is a must read." This is a juicy air-punch of a novel.”—Grazia“What do you get if you mix Big Little Lies with the #MeToo scandal? To better understand it, turn to fiction. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge. Think Big Little Lies meets the famous 2017 list of men in the media industry accused of sexual harassment.” —New York Times Book Review“Part page-turning thriller, part smart examination of the #MeToo movement, part feminist rallying cry, Whisper Network is a wildly entertaining and empowering tale...Baker’s insights are so on the nose that they can elicit a visceral response...Whisper Network is the satisfying “beach read” we’ve earned.”—The Daily Beast“A sort of Big Little Lies in a Texas power suit, Whisper offers a crackling exposé of working motherhood, corporate malfeasance, and female friendship in the era of #MeToo...[Baker] captures keenly what it means to be a modern woman in an old boys’ world.” A-—Entertainment Weekly“A compulsively readable mystery with a strong message. Provocative, thoughtful and highly entertaining, Whisper Network is a book readers will be talking about long after they've finished reading it.” —E. Everything you need to understand or teach A fantastic read." Featuring a narrative … "—Library Journal, starred review“Fast, sharp and funny.”—New York Post"Don't be fooled by its title. "“Exciting and sprinkled with razor-sharp insights about what it is to be a woman today, Whisper Network is a witty and timely story that will make you cheer for sisterhood.”—Liv Constantine, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish. SPOILERS for The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker; SPOILERS for The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware August 2019 (3) July 2019 (5) May 2019 (4) April 2019 (4) March 2019 (5) February 2019 (4) January … "“Exciting and sprinkled with razor-sharp insights about what it is to be a woman today, Whisper Network is … More…, AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“Honest, timely, and completely thrilling.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)“Part page-turning thriller, part smart examination of the #MeToo movement, part feminist rallying cry…Whisper Network is the satisfying “beach read” we’ve earned.”—The Daily BeastSloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. They speak in unison about … This time, they’ve decided enough is enough. All of their lives—as women, colleagues, mothers, wives, friends, even adversaries—will change dramatically as a result. Provocative, thoughtful and highly entertaining, Whisper Network is a book readers will be talking about long after they've finished reading it.”—E. Chandler Baker’s Whisper Network is a contemporary novel that follows a cohort of women who work in an office in which their male supervisor harasses them. Chandler Baker lives in Austin with her husband and toddler where she also works as a corporate attorney. Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. Sloane and her colleagues’ decision to take a stand sets in motion a catastrophic shift in the office. A barnstorming modern novel.”—Evening Standard“A striking portrayal of professional women in North Texas and the challenges we face as we strive to achieve professional equity in today's culture of rampant workplace sexual harassment and assault…Whisper Network reveals that the sometimes imperfect ways women navigate these impossible dilemmas doesn't make us failures, it makes us what men always get to be: human.”—Dallas Morning News. The sudden death of Truviv’s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. This perfect-for-now tale of four women who take a stand against their misogynistic boss, with results none of them could have foreseen. "If only you had listened to us,” they tell us on page one of Chandler Baker's Whisper Network, “none of this would have happened. The bond of the wealthy corporate moms is solid. CHAPTER ONEThree Weeks Earlier: The Day It Began20-MARBefore that day, our lives raced along an invisible roller-coaster track, a cart fastened to the rails through engineering and forces we couldn’t wholly grasp,... A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club PickAn Oprah Magazine's Buzziest Books of 2019“Honest, timely, and completely thrilling.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)“A delicious and timely thriller...Part soapy shocker (one of the characters is keeping a very big secret) and part legal thriller (excerpts from depositions offer a glimpse into the third act). Furious and relevant writing: the ultimate #metoo book.”—Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I Let You Go"It’s Nine to Five on speed. We know what Sloane thinks of these women — Cosette’s veins are “icy with freezer burn” and Katherine’s fingernails are “childishly short.” In a feminist novel where multiple women are chipping in to tell the story, it’s a little surprising that Baker hit the mute button on Katherine and Cosette. Lies will be uncovered. —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied“Exciting and sprinkled with razor-sharp insights about what it is to be a woman today, Whisper Network is a witty and timely story that will make you cheer for sisterhood.”—Liv Constantine, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish“Delectable…Nuanced, heartfelt, and smart.”—Toronto Star“This feminist thriller is a thought-provoking addition to #MeToo's conversation about workplace misconduct, power, and gender roles. G. Scott, author of The Woman Inside “If you love Big Little Lies (and want to sock it to the man), try Whisper Network… The same applies to this “Whisper Network,” too. Baker explores the following themes in the novel: harassment in the workplace, unity among women, violence and death, motherhood, and keeping secrets. Secrets will be exposed. Smart, articulate, and witty, it will resonate with a huge audience. The most compelling voice of all belongs to the insightful and pragmatic Rosalita Guillen, whose nocturnal cleaning schedule gives her a different window into the inner workings of Truviv and all its secrets. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge. Part workplace thriller, part feminist call to arms…It’s The Firm meets 9 To 5. Ardie, Grace and Sloane have empathy for their female colleagues on the “unicornlike search” for the perfect man, counting “every missed date, missed chance encounter, missed opportunity to meet someone with whom we might actually want to become a mother.” But the mom squad grapples with a childless Boston transplant, Katherine Bell, who’s single, pretty and hesitant to fight the Truvivian power. MeToo is all too real. In This Thriller, They Fight Back. All of their lives—as women, colleagues, mothers, wives, friends, even adversaries—will change dramatically as a result. Finn, author of #1 NYT bestseller The Woman in the Window“From the first page, Whisper Network is a twisty, propulsive, utterly addicting whodunit, with whip-smart, irreverent and unforgettable characters. … Sometimes, we’d see a book hit the New York Times best-seller list with a promising title like ‘I Know How She Does It’ or ‘Overwhelmed.’ For a few weeks, we’d pass it between us, trying to use the advice like a trendy new diet plan. Whisper Network is her adult debut. Now Cosette is flashing a Rolex and cross-examining Sloane about the affair she had with Ames 12 years ago. Part murder mystery, part expose, the story takes hold of you and doesn’t let go for one heart-pounding second with its incisive commentary about harassment in the workplace with deadly consequences. I read it with pleasure. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. — institutional roadblocks.”, [ #MeToo is all too real. When a body lands on the sidewalk, all the ingredients for a delicious and timely thriller are on the table. To better understand it, turn to fiction. This time, when they find out Ames is making an inappropriate move on a colleague, they aren’t willing to let it go. To withdraw your consent, see Your Choices. They’re simultaneously pampered (Ardie Valdez loves UberEats) and put-upon (the new mom Grace Stanton is fed up with her breast pump). But the world has changed, and the women are watching this promotion differently. ]. Secrets will be exposed. The bond of the wealthy corporate moms is solid. The sudden death of Truviv’s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“Honest, timely, and completely thrilling.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)“Part page-turning thriller, part smart examination of the #MeToo movement, part feminist rallying cry…Whisper Network is the satisfying “beach read” we’ve earned.”—The Daily BeastSloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. This preternaturally timely novel — provocative, disturbing, and (dare I say it?) … This time, they’ve decided enough is enough. Trigger warning: rape. Think “Big Little Lies” meets the famous 2017 list of men in the media industry accused of sexual harassment. Sloane and her colleagues’ decision to take a stand sets in motion a catastrophic shift in the office. After all, every whisper network relies on people speaking up as individuals, sharing their experiences. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. And not everyone will survive. "If only you had listened to us,” they tell us on page one of Chandler Baker's Whisper Network, “none of this would have happened. surprisingly fun — is serrated as a kitchen knife, and twice as sharp. And not everyone will survive. Furiously funny and just plain furious, it's as timely as today's headlines and as big-hearted as your best work friend. The main characters in “Whisper Network,” all mothers, move in the dark shadow of an abusive male colleague. In several monologues, they make their collective case about the woes of privilege: “None of us had time, for anything it seemed. Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers. ISBN-13: 9781250319470 Summary Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. G. Scott, author of The Woman Inside“If you love Big Little Lies (and want to sock it to the man), try Whisper Network. I read it with horror. But the world has changed, and the women are watching this promotion differently. position. They speak in unison about acid facials, C-sections, spin class and sexism. Think Big Little Lies meets the famous 2017 list of men in the media industry accused of sexual harassment.” —New York Times Book Review“Part page-turning thriller, part smart examination of the #MeToo movement, part feminist rallying cry, Whisper Network is a wildly entertaining and empowering tale...Baker’s insights are so on the nose that they can elicit a visceral response...Whisper Network is the satisfying “beach read” we’ve earned.”—The Daily Beast“A sort of Big Little Lies in a Texas power suit, Whisper offers a crackling exposé of working motherhood, corporate malfeasance, and female friendship in the era of #MeToo...[Baker] captures keenly what it means to be a modern woman in an old boys’ world.” A-—Entertainment Weekly“A compulsively readable mystery with a strong message. —A.J. The sudden death of Truviv’s … Her insights into the men and women of Truviv offer a reprieve from Paleo diets and office cake. When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Whisper Network is a primal roar of a novel. At least if they have anything to do with it.”—Town & Country“A well-told story about a hot button topic — a book that’s sure to entertain and lead to some interesting discussions.”—The Missourian“Women everywhere who have ever worked with toxic men might get neck cramps while reading Whisper Network, from nodding fervently at all the truth bombs Baker drops...The social commentary is razor sharp and incisive in its wit, and readers will be loud and clear when recommending this novel.”—Shelf Awareness“You’ll recognise every character in Whisper Network.