Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Hench

 

Hench / Natalie Zina Walschots, 403 pgs.

I love a gal who likes big data.  Anna is "hench" hired through a temp agency.  She is injured during a scuffle between her temp boss and a super hero.  During her recovery, she starts running the numbers about how much super heroes "cost" in the way of the damage they do.  "Rescue" and crime fighting are big business and they have to make it look good.  Collateral damage is acceptable since they are doing good...or are they?  Anna uncovers some interesting numbers and starts a blog.  Her work comes to the attention of Leviathan, a super evil dude who decides to hire her.  What kind of benefits do villains pay?  Turns out Leviathan is a good employer and lets her use her creativity to wreck havoc on the competition.  A fantastic look at the business side of the industry.

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