A thrilling tale of revenge set against the vibrant backdrop of sensationalist modern media
Seasoned reporter Sanford “Fuse” Petty is old-school in every way—anti-technology, anti-Millennial (don’t even mention Gen-Z), and anti-“gotcha” journalism. After Fuse is asked to leave his paper pending a disciplinary investigation, he has plenty of time on his hands. So when his oldest friend approaches him for advice after the man’s daughter says she was sexually assaulted by her boss, a prominent media star, Fuse agrees to help. He gives his buddy the only options he feels are available: report the incident to the police and risk a huge “he said/she said” smear campaign against the girl, or plan something even better—revenge.
Glen –
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A long time Beltway journalist is in the midst of a midlife crisis when the daughter of his friend is raped by a new style internet journalist. In the meantime, he is under suspension for…something from his job, freeing up plenty of time to cook up trouble and plots.
I found the questions at the end helpful, but like many of these books, it casts a blind eye at the vast majority of the country that doesn’t live in the beltway. To paraphrase a former POTUS, it was populated by people who believed their own BS. If this is really how beltway journalists think and behave, it’s little wonder half the country think they’re enemies of the people.
There’s quite a bit to digest, but may serve to make you think about a lot of things
Kim –
If you like to read, you will like this book.
Its nice to pick up a book and be intrigued and invested all the way to the end. This was such a book. I liked the main character and his humorous personality. I was even laughing out load at some point. I liked how the story brought back songs from the 70’s and reminded me of how music can bring back memories. It took a sad but real tragedy that happens to women and made revenge seem cool. This story was so much more. Its about growing up with an explosive father, to being a parent to a teenage girl. And how they push you away to gain there independence. And yes, about an older journalist and being pushed out of his job. This was a great story I will recommend to every reader I know.
Lilly –
Good
Nella –
Good