Great question — I get why you’d want a PDF of 'Brutal' right away, but I’m not going to help you pirate it. I value creators and the people who pour their hearts into novels, and taking an unauthorized copy hurts them and the industry that lets those stories exist. That said, there are lots of legit, often free or very cheap ways to read books that satisfy the same itch without crossing legal or ethical lines.
If you want immediate access, check your local library first: many libraries use apps like Libby/OverDrive or Hoopla, and I’ve found rare gems there for free. Publishers also run promotions — Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play often put books on deep sale or even temporarily free. Sign up for newsletters from the author or publisher; authors sometimes give out free copies to newsletter subscribers or run giveaways. Services like BookBub and StoryGraph send daily deals so you can snag discounted or free releases. For pre-release or review copies, try NetGalley or LibraryThing Early Reviewers if you review books; authors and publishers give ARCs out a lot.
If the novel is older or in the public domain, 'Project Gutenberg' and similar archives are great, but most modern novels won’t be there. Another legal route is swapping with friends, used bookstores, or secondhand apps — I’ve scored near-mint paperbacks for a fraction of the price. Sometimes contacting the author directly (especially indie authors) leads to sample chapters or pay-what-you-can options. Supporting the writer by buying a copy or borrowing legitimately keeps more stories coming, and I always feel better knowing the person who wrote the book gets their due.