Lindsey Reviews: Accountable to None Ashley Fontaine

 

Accountable to None

Ashley Fontaine

2011

Review by Lindsey Philipson

Olin Kemper is the ruthless, power obsessed C.E.O. of Winscott & Associates.  On his path to the top, Olin has been responsible for the ruin of many lives and committed numerous shady deals.  Even though he is hugely unpopular and his colleagues are aware of his corrupt nature, nothing or no-one stands in his way and if he sets his sights on something, invariably he gets it.

Audra Tanner is an employee at the company; a diligent workaholic, Audra has sacrificed much in her personal life to progress up the career ladder of the firm.  But sadly ambition is to prove her downfall.  When in line for a promotion, Audra is led into a trap; having repeatedly foiled the unwanted attentions of lecherous Olin, Audra has only fuelled his rampant ego.  She agrees to meet with him but rather than receiving a promotion, she is savagely beaten and raped. Although her work colleagues are aware of the meeting and even on the same floor as the assignation, no one comes to her aid,  for fear of upsetting Olin. But hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and Audra, unlike her contemporaries, decides to plot and unleash her own retribution.

Wow! What a rollercoaster of a ride.  The plot was very fast paced and had so many twists and turns which captivated the reader’s attention.  Although in parts some of the subject matter could be uncomfortable to read, nevertheless, the plot was so well written that it kept the reader hooked.  The ending definitely lends itself to a sequel and I would not hesitate to read the next book.