Startled by the sound of my own name, I turned to see Mr. Peterson
standing there. He had a handful of envelopes, everyone got
one, even me. “I would still like to sit with you this morning but
I’ve got some things I need to do. Can we do that, let’s say tenthirty?”
“Sounds good,” I said. I’d forgotten about what I agreed to the
day before, perhaps getting fired would’ve been less painful.
I worked through approximately fifteen accounts but wasn’t
able to speak to any debtors directly. The computer displayed another
debtor that needed a phone call, perhaps a friendly reminder
that one must pay for services rendered. The phone rang twice
when a lady answered in Spanish. I asked for the debtor but she
pretended not to understand. What a line of bullshit. Even in her
broken English, if she tried to pronounce my name, I would’ve understood
it. Ten o’clock, time for my break.
On the elevator, I debated whether to go to the bank or the coffee
shop. Outside, I lit a cigarette. I needed a cup of coffee but had
no money.
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Stay tuned for more excerpts from the book. If you can't wait any longer, Skip-Trace is available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or contact the author directly for a personally signed copy at petelovescat@yahoo.com (author copies are $15.00 which includes shipping and handling).
More About The Book
Skip-Trace is a psychological thriller written entirely from the vantage point of the Bill Collector and is a first-person account fully charged with emotion and strong dialogue. The language is contemporary and often raw and unrelenting.
You can't get blood out of a turnip. Sam Phillips is a Repo-man who has to take a job as a Bill Collector after being shot and nearly killed. Everyone has an excuse for not paying their bills and Sam quickly realizes that having a desk job isn't all that it's cracked up to be. In a personal battle with alcohol, drugs and his own paranoia, he searches deep within his soul to find the answers. However, society, his infectious coworkers and the boss who hired them push him over the edge until he is forced with a decision that leads to an addiction far worse than he could have ever imagined.
Book Reviews
For anyone who has ever worked in a cubicle or telemarketing type of job , they'll know exactly what the author is trying to say. I'm amazed there hasnt been any 'real life' scenarios like this book, but then again it's probably a good thing! This is a great book for anyone who needs a little reassurance that all telemarketers are not bad, or crazy! - C. Manning aka "cookie bear"
This book is very interesting. It's easy to get into the characters and understand where they are coming from. It's easy to read and while it starts out slow, it speeds up and becomes captivating at a quick pace. I would recomend reading this book to any one who likes this genera of writing. - N!
This book is very interesting. It's easy to get into the characters and understand where they are coming from. It's easy to read and while it starts out slow, it speeds up and becomes captivating at a quick pace. I would recomend reading this book to any one who likes this genera of writing. - N!
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