Nicholas Carlson Books

"When Yahoo hired star Google executive Marissa Mayer to be its CEO in 2012 employees rejoiced. They put posters on the walls throughout Yahoo's California's headquarters. On them, there was Mayer's face and one word: HOPE. But just more than a year later--on November 4, 2013--Mayer sat in front those same employees in a huge cafeteria on Yahoo's campus and took the beating of her life. Her hair wet, and her tone defensive, Mayer read and answered a series of employee-posed questions challenging the basic elements of her plan. There was anger in the room - and behind it, a question: Was Mayer actually going to be able to do this thing? Nicholas Carlson's fast-paced narrative is the inside story of how Yahoo got into such awful shape in the first place, Mayer's controversial rise at Google, and her desperate fight to save an Internet icon."-- Provided by publisher

Set in the small Norwegian city of Namsos, this narrative explores the shocking true crimes documented by local artist Aage Aleksandersen in his book "Rapport." The story is further validated by notable figures such as Mikael Nordfors and his wife Helene, alongside Harold Bloomfield, who adds credibility to the events described. Aleksandersen's earlier work, "Foreign Bird," and Helene's 1996 publication from a U.S. university, contribute to the unsettling yet fascinating account that has left the community in disbelief.

The narrative explores themes of desperation and longing for connection, as the protagonist grapples with obstacles preventing their return to the USA. The text hints at a personal journey marked by struggles, online visibility since 1998, and a pressing sense of urgency. The mention of political figures suggests a backdrop of contemporary issues, while the author's plea underscores a deep desire for resolution and belonging. Overall, it captures a poignant moment of seeking answers and reconciliation in a complex world.