The Newsmakers

By: Lis Wiehl, Sebastian Stuart

Narrated by: Devon O'day

Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Lis Wiehl incorporates her own experience as a TV host and federal prosecutor in this riveting series.

Erica Sparks has become a superstar overnight. Is it due to her hard work and talent, or is she at the center of a spiraling conspiracy?

Erica Sparks is a beautiful and ambitious reporter who has just landed her dream job at Global News Network in New York. And while it was hard to leave Jenny, her cherished eight-year-old daughter, in the custody of her ex-husband, Erica is determined to succeed in the cutthroat world of big-time broadcasting. She can only hope her troubled past won’t come back to sabotage her dreams.

Although the wounds from her divorce are still fresh, Erica can’t deny the chemistry between her and her new producer, the handsome and empathetic Greg Underwood. But a relationship is the last thing she wants right now.

On her very first assignment, Erica inadvertently witnesses - and films - a horrific tragedy, scooping all the other networks. Mere weeks later, another tragedy strikes - again, right in front of Erica and her cameras.

Her career skyrockets overnight, but Erica is troubled. Deeply. This can’t just be coincidence. But what is it?

Erica will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. But she has to make sure disaster - and her troubled past - don’t catch up with her first.

"A heart-pounding thrill-ride from someone who knows the news business inside and out. Not to be missed!" (Karin Slaughter, New York Times best-selling author)

"The Newsmakers is a stunning thriller in a new series by one of my favorite authors. Lis Wiehl casts her insider's eye on the intrigue and drama of high-stakes television journalism. Terrorist attack? Murder of a presidential candidate? A reporter whose own life is at risk? This thrill ride has them all." (Linda Fairstein, New York Times best-selling author)

"A page-turner from the word go. Completely entertaining. Outrageoulsy readable. This quick-cut action-thriller spotlights television's cutthroat deal-making, unholy alliances, and lust for success. Gotta love Lis! As always, she nails it." (Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author of What You See)

"Lis Wiehl is a seasoned journalist who knows the news business. Here, she's fashioned a tantalizing story that takes full advantage of her insider status. It's a fascinating thriller, which poses a curious questions: what happens when reality is not quite good enough. The answer is going to shock you." (Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author)

"The Newsmakers is sensational - taut, troubling, and terrifying. With Erica Sparks, Lis Wiehl has created her most memorable character yet: a reporter who has smarts, drive, heart - and a dark past that threatens to pull her down. Waiting for Book 2 won't be easy." (Kate White, New York Times best-selling author)

©2016 Lis Wiehl (P)2016 Thomas Nelson Publishers

suspenseful

lots of twists and turns to keep you wanting more. over too soon. great writing

Nail-biting story

Absolutely fantastic as with all your books. The narrator was fantastic. I hope this is the first in a series? May God bless you with many, many more stories

A must listen thriller

Breathe - taking. Realistic about the media. Some boring moment’s but what an amazing ending!

Good book, hated the narrator

The story line was interesting, but the narrator made it feel like a sleep story or schlocky romance novel. Could have been so much better.

Just discovered Lis Weil

I just discovered Lis Weil. I love her book and intend to read or listen to all of them.

Lis Wiehl Headlines You Can Start Over

If you could sum up The Newsmakers in three words, what would they be?

Riveting! Captivating! Irresistible!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Newsmakers?

Erika doesn't just accepts what she is told when not one but two disasters happen right in front of her; she goes after the facts no matter the cost!

Which scene was your favorite?

Erika's birthday party for her daughter was over the top and Erika steps in to protect her daughter.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

awesome read but wouldn't call it a Christian novel

Strains credulity

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No. The characters were all angel or demons, no one in between. And the story was interesting at first but kept getting more and more implausible.

Would you recommend The Newsmakers to your friends? Why or why not?

No, too hard to suspend disbelief.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe, might be better as a movie.

News or celebrity?

This took us into the world of news stations and also the power they can have. The quick rise to celebrity can be quite a ride, and it might make you question whether you want that or whether you want to sniff out news stories. It is quite a rollicking ride as we follow GNN.

Narrator Misses the Mark

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The Narrator for this book is terrible. The story is weak to begin with but a great narrator really could have made the book a pleasure to listen to.

Would you ever listen to anything by Lis Wiehl and Sebastian Stuart again?

Possibly

How could the performance have been better?

The performance could have been more professional with better voice inflection.

Disappointed

i purchased with cash so I could not return the title. I was disappointed as I loved watching Lis Wiehl on FOX years ago. I didn't get very far into the book and maybe I will try to listen to it again but it did not grab me in the first 30 minutes.