The Newsmakers

<p><strong>Lis Wiehl incorporates her own experience as a TV host and federal prosecutor in this riveting series. Erica Sparks has become a superstar overnight. Is it due to her hard work and talent or is she at the center of a spiraling conspiracy?</strong></p><p>Erica Sparks is a beautiful and ambitious reporter who has just landed her dream job at Global News Network in New York. And while it was hard to leave Jenny her cherished eight-year-old daughter in the custody of her ex-husband Erica is determined to succeed in the cutthroat world of big-time broadcasting. She can only hope her troubled past won't come back to sabotage her dreams.</p><p>Although the wounds from her divorce are still fresh Erica can't deny the chemistry between her and her new producer the handsome and empathetic Greg Underwood. But a relationship is the last thing she wants right now.</p><p>On her very first assignment Erica inadvertently witnesses--and films--a horrific tragedy scooping all the other networks. Mere weeks later another tragedy strikes--again right in front of Erica and her cameras.</p><p>Her career skyrockets overnight but Erica is troubled. Deeply. This can't just be coincidence. But what is it?</p><p>Erica will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. But she has to make sure disaster--and her troubled past--don't catch up with her first. </p><p>A heart-pounding thrill-ride from someone who knows the news business inside and out. Not to be missed! --Karin Slaughter <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author </p><p><em>The Newsmakers </em>is a stunning thriller in a new series by one of my favorite authors. Lis Wiehl casts her insider's eye on the intrigue and drama of high-stakes television journalism. Terrorist attack? Murder of a presidential candidate? A reporter whose own life is at risk? This thrill ride has them all. --Linda Fairstein <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author </p><p>A page-turner from the word go. Completely entertaining. Outrageoulsy readable. This quick-cut action-thriller spotlights television's cutthroat deal-making unholy alliances and lust for success. Gotta love Lis! As always she nails it. --Hank Phillippi Ryan Agatha Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award willing author of <em>What You See</em> </p><p>Lis Wiehl is a seasoned journalist who knows the news business. Here she's fashioned a tantalizing story that takes full advantage of her insider status. It's a fascinating thriller which poses a curious questions: what happens when reality is not quite good enough. The answer is going to shock you. --Steve Berry <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author </p><p><em>The Newsmakers </em>is sensational--taut troubling and terrifying. With Erica Sparks Lis Wiehl has created her most memorable character yet: a reporter who has smarts drive heart--and a dark past that threatens to pull her down. Waiting for Book 2 won't be easy. --Kate White <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author </p><ul><li>Full-length suspense</li><li>Part of a series but can be read as a standalone</li><li>Also in The Newsmakers series: </li><ul><li><em>The Newsmakers</em></li><li><em>The Candidate</em></li><li><em>The Separatists</em> </li></ul></ul>