Description
Description
In this riveting thriller from the author of THE BUSINESS TRIP, Jessie Garcia's signature multi-POV, rapid-fire style will propel you into the heart of a mystery no one could have forecasted.
SHE HAD NO ENEMIES; ONLY ADORING FANS. AT LEAST, THAT'S WHAT THE HEADLINES READ. It's always sunny for Faith Richards. The popular TV meteorologist, endearingly referred to as "The Fair Weather Friend" by her viewers, has the world in the palm of her hand. But one night, Faith leaves work while on a dinner break and never returns. Her body is found the next morning. The town is reeling, suspects emerge, and long-buried secrets are uncovered. One young intern, who idolized Faith, is doggedly after what could be the story of a lifetime. Who was Faith Richards, really? How could someone so beloved by so many end up murdered...and why? While her fans rally, her list of adversaries grows. A producer. A fellow anchor. An old frenemy. An obsessed viewer. As the investigation goes deeper, the eye of the storm threatens to drag everyone into its relentless grip. There was more to Faith Richards than anyone could have known. And her death is just the beginning. With shocking twists and a final revelation that will leave you reeling, The Fair Weather Friend is a cat-and-mouse game of psychological suspense.
About the Author
About the Author
JESSIE GARCIA is an award-winning sports journalist who has risen the ranks in television news, first as an anchor/reporter, then to newsroom management. She is the News Director at the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. She also taught journalism at four universities. A native of Madison, WI, Jessie has two adult sons and resides in Milwaukee with her husband, dog and cat.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The story twists and turns, jumping in time and point of view among the masterfully rendered characters before depositing the reader at a conclusion so unexpected it shocks, while at the same time the reader can see the hidden-in-plain-sight breadcrumbs that have been left along the way. Characterization and motivations sing in this absorbing, suspenseful whodunit." --Kirkus
"Breaking news --The Fair Weather Friend is fabulous! With gripping revelations only a true local news insider could provide, the oh-so-talented Jesse Garcia provides a captivating thriller--and a chilling object lesson in the price of fame, the passion of ambition, and the power of public opinion. With her trademark breakneck pace and clever juggle of characters, this gasp-worthy story--with twists and turns throughout-- will keep you guessing until the shockingly emotional ending. And I promise you will never watch TV news the same way again. I loved it!" --Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Pub date:
2026-01-20
Length:
320 pages
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