The Appetite Factory

Set against the backdrop of Madison Avenue before the 2008 financial crisis, The Appetite Factory follows Leonard Lundell, a crisis management professional secretly battling a peculiar obsession, which he keeps hidden beneath his polished exterior. As he takes on a high-profile client, his secret is unexpectedly exposed, leading to blackmail and further complications. The novel explores themes of reputation, modern media culture, and the bizarre undercurrents of a society obsessed with scandal and outrage.