Synopsis
The debut crime thriller from award-winning broadcaster and journalist Steph McGovern.
'A pacy, witty, engaging thriller, entertaining and delightfully authentic, but hard-hitting and thought-provoking too. I can't wait for you all to read it' – Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series
Your child has been kidnapped.
You're live on television.
Going live in 10, 9, 8 . . .
Today is a huge day for TV reporter Rose’s career. A live interview with one of the most powerful men in the country, on one of the nation’s biggest TV shows.
7, 6, 5 . . .
But, when she hears an unfamiliar voice in her ear, she knows something is very wrong.
4, 3, 2 . . .
Her earpiece has been hacked. She’s live on air in the middle of the interview. They tell her they have kidnapped her family.
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And, in order to protect them, Rose must do exactly what the hijacker says. They are in control now.
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'Fascinating and authentic peek behind the scenes . . . Steph McGovern lifts the lid and hooks us in with an irresistible set up' – Val McDermid, author of Past Lying
Details
03 July 2025
9781035035236Reviews
A pacy, witty, engaging thriller, entertaining and delightfully authentic, but hard-hitting and thought-provoking too. I can't wait for you all to read it.Ann Cleeves, author of the Vera Stanhope and Shetland crime series
Fascinating and authentic peek behind the scenes . . . Steph McGovern lifts the lid and hooks us in with an irresistible set up.Val McDermid, author of Past Lying
A fantastic premise. I was totally hooked from the dramatic start. Deadline is racy and entertaining with a thought provoking core. I’m already looking forward to reading more Rose Steedman adventures.Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love You
Brilliant! I love how it describes all the behind the scenes of TV and I had no idea where it was going. So clever. So good.Kimberley Walsh
