Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment

By William S. Hubbartt

"Drawing a Line" is a mystery thriller novel that examines the corporate response to the egregiousness of sexual harassment conduct of its managers in the #MeToo era wrapped up in a fast-paced entertaining detective story introducing gutsy Chicago PI Gina Girardi.Kirkus Reviews calls Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment"A fast-paced, engaging, and socially aware crime thriller."Reedsy review: A book with intrigue stratified between the complex layers of a topical and sensitive subject, sexual harassment in the workplace. "Drawing a Line" takes the reader behind the scenes to expose the emotional struggles of women exploited by an amoral executive who demands sexual favors for career advancement and examines corporate response to the egregious sexual conduct of managers. Praise for "Drawing a Line" from readers: Drawing a Line] gave me an old school detective movie feel] that I love....Gina is a total badass and loved her M.B.Love the vivid, sophisticated opening...flows well, excitement builds......like a TV cop story. J.S.There is clear conflict, scenic development ...almost like watching a movie in my head. ...in every scene, ...something was dissected, processed and explained... S.B.Pacing of witness] Diane's panic/reluctance and eventual release is great. H.T.Descriptions and images are really detailed and it's so easy to visualize... dialog was very engaging... T.C.I read this out of pure pleasure. I loved it. R.K.I like the voice of the main character Detective Gina Girardi] I.D.I really like the idea of this story...creates mystery. S.B. (#2)"Drawing a Line" introduces Gina Girardi, a gutsy Chicago private investigator who is hired by a prominent local business to investigate the shooting of business executive Sean O'Rielly. In a corporate culture where sex sells and profits prevail over people. Gina's inquiry unfolds the stories of ten women, revealing a pattern of business deals and sexual exploits creating a trail of anger and heartbreak pointing to myriad of possible suspects with motive to shoot the pandering executive with a player reputation. Juggling other client assignments and coping with her own personal relationships, Gina is called upon to participate court room drama in the defense of her client's sexual harassment charges. As Gina zeros in on the shooter, she encounters life threatening incidents while coming to terms with her own sexual harassment experience. Torn between an unscrupulous client and a commitment to professionally complete the assignment, can Gina find the shooter and a justifiable conclusion to this case?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08HQ4XV69
• ISBN13: 9798609905031
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"