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Jenny McKay #1
Broadcast Clues
Assigned to cover a high-society wedding, TV reporter Jenny McKay discovers that the bride is missing, and her disappearance could be linked to the dirty doings of her powerful political family.
- GenresMystery Thriller
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1989
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January 10, 2024
Broadcast Clues was a great debut novel by R. G. Belsky.
I loved the humor throughout the story.
This is a nice light read that I really enjoyed.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I loved the humor throughout the story.
This is a nice light read that I really enjoyed.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 25, 2011
A "cozy" mystery. New York City TV reporter Jenny McKay has just turned forty - and that isn't the only thing weighing heavily on her mind. Her actor boyfriend packed up and moved to California after his soap opera character was written off the show. The lease on their rent-controlled apartment had been in his name and the landlord wants Jenny out so he can rent out the place at a higher price. Even if Jenny can find another decent apartment, she may not be able to pay for it. Her TV station has the lowest ratings in NYC, and word has it that her contract will not be renewed. Especially after the station's owner brings in an expert to shake things up and boost the ratings.
Jenny's not happy at being told that her job is changing from news segments to celebrity gossip. When an heiress from a political family (a'la the Kennedys, who are mentioned) disappears before her wedding, Jenny falls into a scoop for her first segment. However, she feels there's more to the story than meets the eye, and begins to investigate.
Jenny is meant to come off as smart and witty. I personally found her abrasive, but that's just me. The mystery itself is very well-crafted with lots of cool twists, and kept me reading. The author clearly knows New York City well, making the city itself one of the novel's characters. I loved that.
A good whodunit with a plethora of interesting characters. Definitely a thumbs-up!
Jenny's not happy at being told that her job is changing from news segments to celebrity gossip. When an heiress from a political family (a'la the Kennedys, who are mentioned) disappears before her wedding, Jenny falls into a scoop for her first segment. However, she feels there's more to the story than meets the eye, and begins to investigate.
Jenny is meant to come off as smart and witty. I personally found her abrasive, but that's just me. The mystery itself is very well-crafted with lots of cool twists, and kept me reading. The author clearly knows New York City well, making the city itself one of the novel's characters. I loved that.
A good whodunit with a plethora of interesting characters. Definitely a thumbs-up!
November 17, 2012
For a first book, this was terrific. I loved the sarcastic way that Jenny McKay lived her life. I normally don't like sarcasm in a book, but this was nicely done.
It might be a little dated, but that didn't detract from the story. I felt the ending could have been a little different, but as soon as I find the next one in this series, I plan to read it.
It was an interesting interpretation of how the network news shows work. I really could see the inner workings and how everyone was not a family and only working as loners to further their own career.
Five out of five stars on this one.
It might be a little dated, but that didn't detract from the story. I felt the ending could have been a little different, but as soon as I find the next one in this series, I plan to read it.
It was an interesting interpretation of how the network news shows work. I really could see the inner workings and how everyone was not a family and only working as loners to further their own career.
Five out of five stars on this one.
September 12, 2008
BROADCAST CLUES - VG
Belsky, Dick - 1st in series
The world of TV news is totally glamorous. Yeah, right. Just ask Jenny McKay...She's a TV reporter in search of a break, a boyfriend, and a reason to feel good about turning forty. The high sleaze and low ratings of New York's WTBK aren't exactly what she aspired to--but hey, it's a living. And when celebrity-tracking turns to crime-solving, she uncovers the city's deadliest secrets.
This was a very enjoyable debut book. Good character, good humor, a nice light read.
Belsky, Dick - 1st in series
The world of TV news is totally glamorous. Yeah, right. Just ask Jenny McKay...She's a TV reporter in search of a break, a boyfriend, and a reason to feel good about turning forty. The high sleaze and low ratings of New York's WTBK aren't exactly what she aspired to--but hey, it's a living. And when celebrity-tracking turns to crime-solving, she uncovers the city's deadliest secrets.
This was a very enjoyable debut book. Good character, good humor, a nice light read.
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