Novice TV reporter Stella Reynolds signs with a new station, excited to head to a bigger city for a better job. But when she arrives in Bristol, Virginia, she finds a sexist, mean boss, unfriendly coworkers, and a town in love with a sport she’s never even watched—NASCAR!
Before she can unpack her bags, Stella is drawn into an investigation when a driver is killed in a fiery wreck on the track.
Experts call his death a tragedy, but Stella has insider information that the accident is anything but. A slippery ex-fiancée, an angry father, and a nosy neighbor will have you laughing on one page and gasping on the next. If all goes according to Stella's plan, the facts will be revealed during an epic live Big Interview. But when does anything ever go according to plan?
Assessment:
Kirsch’s knowledge of television news journalism shines through in her characterization of Stella Reynolds, a young reporter changing jobs from the small market of Bozeman, Montana, to Bristol, Virginia. Stella’s quick introduction to NASCAR is in the form of sexy racing hero Lucky Haskins, a NASCAR star who leases her an apartment. The captivating cast of characters along with the suspense and romance propels the novel swiftly forward as Lucky and Stella work in close proximity together to find out who wanted to kill him.
Date Submitted: July 18, 2016
