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When the celebrity chef from a popular morning news program becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, things start to sizzle in this delightful mystery from bestselling author and legendary news personality Al Roker.
Billy Blessing, owner of the popular Manhattan restaurant Blessing’s Bistro, is a regular contributor on the morning news show, Wake Up, America! Now he’s creating a fresh cooking competition show, but finds himself clashing with Rudy Gallagher, the executive producer. Things get heated in the newsroom, and after exchanging some sharp words, both Billy and Rudy walk away feeling burned.
Next thing he knows, Rudy is found dead in his luxury apartment, and Billy is the prime suspect. Determined to clear his name, Billy begins his own investigation, only to discover things are much more complicated than he ever imagined. Unsavory characters start coming out of the woodwork, and before long he stumbles into the crosshairs of an international assassin.
The first in a delicious series, The Morning Show Murders combines the magic of morning show television with the charm of your favorite mysteries, including exciting behind-the-scenes intrigue that can only come from a veteran of network television.
BIO
Al Roker is known to over thirty million viewers each week for his work on NBC’s Today show, a role that has earned him thirteen Emmy Awards. Among his numerous books are the New York Times bestseller Don’t Make Me Stop This Car!: Adventures in Fatherhood and the bestselling Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of Barbecue. The Morning Show Murders marked his first foray into fiction. Al resides in Manhattan with his wife, ABC News and 20/20 coanchor Deborah Roberts, and has two daughters and a son.
REVIEWS
“This is a funny, funny, very funny mystery that really gallops along and has several cool twists. Maybe Al Roker should quit his day job.” -- James Patterson
“Terrific plot, fast, funny, and full of action and adventure with even a touch of steamy romance.” -- Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“Great fun! Al pulls back the curtain to reveal what really goes on when the cameras go off.” -- Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“[A] fast-paced murder mystery…Roker is a vivacious narrator who keeps the action moving…The plot is well constructed and fun. Roker is obviously at home in this frenetic world of television, and his characterizations ring true.” -- Audiofile
[H] Blackstone Publishing / January 16, 2024
0.94" H x 9.27" L x 6.4" W (1.67 lbs) 324 pages
[P] Blackstone Publishing / January 16, 2024
1.0" H x 8.1" L x 5.6" W (0.8 lbs) 378 pages