The Scoop
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The Scoop
A bold and biting satirical workplace drama from a fresh debut voice, about a washed up journalist working the night shift at a digital tabloid newspaper, and the explosive consequences of her seemingly harmless clickbait. . .
'A timely, commanding, blistering debut, this one's sure to leave a lasting mark' β ASHLEY TATE
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 noβeven 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 imaginedβfor both of them.
In an industry where reputation is currency and outrage sells, how far is Frankie willing to goβand how much is she willing to loseβto 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:
'Quickly becomes tough to look away from' β NATALIE SUE
'Smart and savage...a devastating satire' β RUTH MADIEVSKY
'Snappy, fun, and set in the always-fascinating world of New York media. Loved it!' β CAT MARNELL
'Sucked me in and spat me out gasping' β CHRIS BRIDGES
'An urgent, searing satire of the media' β GEORGIA MCVEIGH
'Provocative and propulsive with a relentless protagonist' β WARONA JAY
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035438723
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wildfire
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Erin Van Der Meer is a writer and former journalist whose work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and Elle. She was a Spruceton Inn Artist Resident in 2024. Born in Sydney, Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn. The Scoop is her debut.
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