Published March 13, 2012 by Minotaur Books
Source: ARC for review
Genre: mystery
Book description: "When a delivery person for the Eagle-Examiner ends up in the paper's obituaries, investigative reporter Carter Ross decides to write a human interest piece on her. But at the funeral, he learns that this kind-hearted victim of a hit-and-run may have had a few enemies - including the publisher of their own paper. Suddenly Carter's little story is big news. And the deeper he digs, the deadlier it gets..."
Comments: As a former newsroom employee, I was amused and just a bit delighted that this mystery was set in a newspaper, with managers, editors, reporters, newspaper deliverers, union employees, and of course, a publisher. It described a familiar environment. I was even more amused when the publisher and possibly an editor of the paper became the main suspects in this murder mystery. Toward the last quarter of the book, I guessed who the hit-and-run culprit was, although I didn't guess the motives.
A delightful read for me, especially the first half of the book, set in the newsroom, with its own code of behavior, rules, and modus operandi. I recommend this book for those who also love a good mystery and are curious about the inner workings of a newspaper.
Brad Parks is the first author to win both the Shamus Award and the Nero Award for Best American Mystery for his debut novel, Faces of the Gone. A former reporter for The Washington Post and The [Newark] Star-Ledger, he lives in Virginia, and this is his third novel in the mystery series.
This one is new to me, but I'm really curious! I'm adding this one to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI have never read a mystery that was placed in this setting, and think that it would be fun to check this one out! I am glad that you enjoyed it and that it took you back to times past a little bit! Great review today!
ReplyDeleteThis book does sound interesting, a good way to learn about the inner workings of a newspaper. Wonderful review, Harvee!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to learn about the behind the scenes of the newspaper plus this sounds like a good mystery. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI love when books provide a glimpse into a profession (especially one I do find interesting) along with the rest of the storyline. I'll keep this one in line.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I've never worked in a newsroom I find books about them really good for some reason. This one sounds pretty good.
ReplyDeleteEsme: That's Harvey, our bichon frise who was with us about 14 years. Still miss him :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound o this one and the fact that the first part revolves around the newsroom...sounds good!
ReplyDeleteI am itching to get to this one, its sitting there taunting me lol Working through two books first though. Glad you liked it though it sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteI've always been curious about a newsroom so this one is going on my list right now :)
ReplyDeleteI finished it tonight ... it's good!
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