Erica Sparks’
program, The Erica Sparks Effect, is still highly rated, but Erica
needs more challenge. She convinces her network, GNN, to give her a
new show, Spotlight. The show promises to be a success, but will her
marriage to Greg survive? He no longer works for GNN. He’s doing
work as a consultant, but is he happy? Erica could hire him as her
producer, but could she work with him?
Leslie Burke White,
an author specializing in political commentary, is tapped by Erica
for a special on her program. Leslie is brilliant, beautiful, and
well connected. Erica can’t help but be awed by her and desirous of
joining her famous circle of friends.
Jenny, Erica’s,
daughter, is growing up and still having trouble balancing her love
for her mother and her mother’s fame.
The novel starts
with a group of secessionists in West Texas in a shootout with local
law enforcement. Erica realizes what a draw the secessionist movement
would be for her new show. She determines to meet some of the groups
and highlight what’s happening. These are very dangerous people and
the action is non-stop.
If you like a fast
paced plot with echos of the evening news, you’ll enjoy this book.
Personally, I found the action, particularly Erica’s involvement in
stopping the secessionists’ plot, a bit over the top. She is after
all a news reporter, not special forces.
I was turned off by
Erica’s treatment of Greg. She knows he’s not happy with his
consulting role, but she’s determined to keep him outside her new
show although she could use the help. I found that very selfish,
self-centered, and shortsighted.
The book is well
written and moves smoothly. As an adventure story it’s good.
However, I found the actions of the characters, particularly Erica,
not quite believable.
I received this book
from BookLook Bloggers for this review.
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