An interesting murder mystery told from both points of view of the pursued and the pursuer. A nice mix of characters and suspects that keep the reader guessing for the first half of the book and then ramps up the action and tension for the remainder which rises to a terrifying climax at the Shallows

I found the added narration from the perpetrator gave the book an interesting twist and this provided extra clues for those of us that love to work out who the killer is before the grand reveal.

Although this is set in the world of radio broadcasting there is very little of the plot that is involved with the radio station or the process of broadcasting itself - rather it is the characters outside of the station that take centre stage.

I feel that the added sub-plot of the GBT Killer was superflous to the main story and could've been removed without any detriment to the main story.

I just admit I hadn't heard about Michael Bradley prior to listening to this audiobook, but this will not be the last book of his I will read.
The book is a well-written mystery. A radio host is getting increasingly creepy and scary messages, but something from her past is preventing her from letting her boyfriend, colleagues, and the police know what is truly going on. About halfway through the book, I realized what was going on, but there were some interesting twists, I didn't see coming.
Highly enjoyable and recommended.

*received audiobook for free from netgalley for honest review* Overall a pretty good book, some parts were like kinda repetitive? ngl didn't want to put it down though!

I had to take a few days before I reviewed this book. I was trying to find anything that I liked about it at all. I went through a list of everything I would write a review about. Then I went through a list of everything I would talk to my students about. I am still sitting here grasping to find something. I was actually angry many times reading this book. I just can't find a redeeming quality to it, so I will go through one thing at a time.

Characters-
The characters were flat and simplistic. The so called heroine was weak and whiney. She had this great secret about the great "love" of her life and she changed her entire life because of it. She waited helplessly by while things just happened around her. Even when we think she may have actually done something we realize she really didn't. Who makes out with a cop right after their fiancé is murdered?
Then there's the cop. Who spends all of their time thinking about how much someone looks like their daughter and then makes out with them? Yuck! Really yuck! And then when someone tells you about being assaulted you don't recognize the assault AT ALL!

Plot-
All over the place and ridiculous. Even if I take out the apologist slant (that is not how personality disorders work) and the weak females I am still left with people making decisions that make no sense. I feel like every example I make, other than those above, would be too much.

Narrator-
I have to put this in here because I really thought I might be disliking this book so much because of her. The male voice were weir and creepy and the female voices were often whiny and annoying. I don't think it was the entire cause, but it didn't help.

I finished this book because I hate to leave things unfinished.

The atory grabbed me from the start and I needed to know about The Shallows and what happened there. As I read on, I figured out a lot of things, most were correct but, every once in a while, it was an unexpected surprise. I correctly identified the antagonist but it didn't spoil the atory. Kaitlyn got on my nerves real fast so I didn't care about her any more.

When I read the synopsis of this book, I was intrigued enough to want to read it - or to listen to it. Unfortunately, I couldn't be more wrong.

Dead Air is about a girl, Kaitlyn, that hides a big secret from her past. That secret finds its way to her present self and starts to ruin her life, coming to life in the form of someone who wants revenge for whatever happened in The Shallows. Then there is a detective, that I honestly can't bother to remember his name, who is such a walking cliché that I can't even, who is determined to help Kaitlyn. Will they figure it all out before Kaitlyn falls victim to her secret past?
I was enjoying this book until the detective showed up... then, it all went so cliché and meaningless that I truly didn't care what happened next. His relationship with his family, the way he and Kaitlyn got involved, what was the big secret, everything just piled up into a big bag of not-a-single-fuck-was-given. I only kept on listening out of politeness towards NetGalley and CamCat Books. The story itself became unbelievably cliché, the characters were empty and dull, and when the killer is discovered, even a toddler could see it coming.

Oh and yes, the meaning of the title appears by the end, but trust me, it's nothing you could hope for. Not even cool.

So I was hoping to be baffled by this book and kept on my toes as the suspense was built, but that was not what I got. I'm sorry Michael Bradley, but as a reader who doesn't read a lot of thrillers and still finds Dead Air way too cliché... that has to mean something.
Read at your own risk: might not be my cup of tea but it will certainly delight someone out there.

Caitlyn Ash is a night DJ in the Philadelphia area who keeps getting requests to play REO Speedwagon...which greatly upsets her because this reminds her of an incident in her past that she wants to forget in a place called The Shallows. This person later proceeds to stalk Caitlyn in every way imaginable for revenge of this past incident. Lots more is revealed as story progresses but I enjoyed in very much. Good thriller. I wanted to keep listening to the narrative. I also enjoyed hearing about places in a story that I live near. I did figure out about half way thru who the stalker was, but still like this very much.

Oooh that was gripping!!

I did work it out and had a good idea how it was going to end, but it was well narrated and I flew through it - definitely happy to listen to this author again.

Thanks Net Galley!! So happy you're doing audio books as well now!

This was okay. Pretty middle of the road as far as thriller/mysteries go for me. I liked the main character and that she was a radio personality. I also liked the anonymous notes being sent to her and them escalating. My biggest disappointment in it is that I could tell half way into the book who the culprit was going to be and I was right. All in all okay.

This is a riveting, cat-and-mouse psychological thriller , and the suffering withing story line enhances this suspenseful tale. From the onset, fans will welcome the lies, deceit, and secrets as each round and well-developed character struggles to keep from being unearthed. The main character is then caught up in a slow-burn thrill ensure here childhood secret remains just that.

The narration was enjoyable. Recommended for psychological suspense audiobook fans.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. It has been published in June 2020.

"Dead Air" by Michael Bradley is just another tired story about a mysteryous stalker and the proverbial victim, a hopelessly passive woman who for the whole duration of the novel never acts, only reacts. Lucky for her, there's a male cop around to save the day, because left to her own devices, Kaitlyn is only capable of standing there, waiting to be rescued. She doesn't even *try* to save herself.
I think Rodney, the detective, would have made a better protagonist, since he actually *does* something during the story, rather than Kaitlyn, who is completely useless--the epytome of the damsel in distress.
The book is short, but it still feels too long.
The story is slow, with too much talking and too little action. Starting with the villain, who spends way too much time gloating in a very clichéd way, to finish with how long it takes for the characters to get up to speed and discover the villain's secret identity, which the frustrated reader has already guessed way earlier. Even the final showdown between the villain and the protagonist is full of pointless chatting, when each of them tries to talk the other to death.
So many of the characters' choices made no sense at all, making it impossible to empathise with them: somewhere along the way the villain, who is normally so attentive not to leave any trace for the police, just casually drops cigarette butts on the crime scenes, and that's just as fine, apparently, because the incompetent police never even notices. Rodney must be one of the most unprofessional cop I've ever read about, just handing out his gun to an untrained civilian and then *forgetting about it* until a colleague tells him that same gun has been used for a double murder. Kaitlyn holds information from the police (not just little details, but just about EVERYTHING), and she keeps her silence even when her stalker starts killing off the people she loves.
And then the part that really grossed me out... I can't believe the woman who just found her fiancé gruesomely murdered is French-kissing the police detective who repeatedly said (both before and AFTER the French-kissing) that she reminded him of his estranged daughter. That's wrong and off-putting on SO MANY levels!

Thank you so much for this ARC!

Such a great description and I have been LOVING audio books lately, but this just did not cut it. It felt like it went on forever talking about the same thing over and over. Was there ever any new material? At the end, I decided I actually really didn't care what happened.

I liked the narrator's voice but she she impersonated male voices it was actually really kind of, well, ridiculous.

I received this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What do a radio DJ, a philosophical detective and a manic killer bent on revenge have in common? That would be a pretty good cop thriller, I have never read a book by this author before, but I will be sure to keep an eye out for his other books. I found myself easily drawn into the story, and although I did not like all the characters, it did not deter me from finishing it. It was pretty easy to figure out who the stalker was early on in the story, which made me want to shake the main characters, and yell at them to open their eyes. All in all, a pretty smooth and enjoyable experience.

If I actually cared I would go back and check to see if this was supposed to be a mystery... If so did they really think anyone remotely paying attention wouldn’t know who the killer was? I received the audiobook version.. God help me The narrator was so monotone when in 3rd person and so cringeworthy when doing male voices. Other times it was ok then way over the top. The modulated voice was so ridiculous that I laughed my ass off while rolling my eyes. The reason she lied was dumb. The reason behind the death has been played out. The writer seemed to have something against religion, homophobes and an infatuation with cigarettes. The book was boring and too long even with it being short.

I like reading books set in places I know and there is nowhere I know better than Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Philly girl born and raised this book led me through the streets I grew up on, the cemetery where I taught my daughter to drive and the Cynwyd Heritage trail that I have frequently walked.

Kaitlyn is a late night radio DJ, somewhat of a local celebrity, and she keeps receiving notes that are creeping her out. Long ago her high school boyfriend drowned, to escape the nightmare she changed her name and moved around, now she is back close to where it happened and someone seems to know who she is and what happened that night.

Twisty and windy, I figured this mystery out pretty quickly but rabbit hole of madness the stalker goes down is creepy twisted and devastating. I don't think this is the best written book I've read but it definitely had the creep factor down. The narration on this book was well done and engaging. Definitely kept my interest.

I loved Dead Air, by Michael Bradley! Astmosheric, moody and compelling! Rich, well crafted characters drive a tale of stalking, murder and mayhem. Not to be missed!

Kaitlyn Ashe, a famous radio DJ in Philadelphia, has everything. She is happy, successful, and in love. But deep down, she knows she has been keeping her past a secret from everyone. A secret that someone else knows and is now threatening her with it. First, it starts with weekly anonymous messages, then things escalate, and Kaitlyn is terrified to go back to her own house. When will this stop? After justice has been avenged? Justice for what? What has Kaitlyn Ashe buried in the Shallows?
I received an Audiobook for this particular review and I’m going to be honest and tell you, this was my first Audiobook. I never tried Audiobooks before because I couldn’t settle with the idea of someone reading out my book to me. I found it lacked appeal. But I was wrong. I loved this narration by Rachel Fulginiti that felt like Kaitlyn Ashe was telling her story. The variations in her tone while differentiating between characters were bang-on. I was never confused. My experience couldn’t have been better.
Moving on to the story, Michael Bradley has done a terrific job with the plot. Gradual progressive unlocking of the mystery in every chapter was so exciting. Every chapter ended with a cliffhanging note and made me quickly move on to finding what happens next. I was hooked.
Most chapters were in the third person with Kaitlyn or Rodney, the investigating officer. Some chapters were dedicated to the mysterious stalker and were addressed in the first person. I liked this glimpse into the mind of the stalker. It was very entertaining.
Another bit I liked was the GBT serial-killer sub-plot. It added to the excitement of the main story, kept me guessing about a link between the two. I even liked the whole radio setup that Kaitlyn worked at. It was new and refreshing for me. And it gave the impression that the author was well versed in the working of a radio station.
But the story had some letdowns. The other characters were typical of a novel; a father-figure Scot, a creepy colleague Kevin, a BFF Sammy and a well-to-do and perfect boyfriend Brad, who proposed amid the crisis. The investigative officer, Rodney, was a letdown too. You would expect more from a police veteran. I also wondered why Kaitlyn never revealed her secret to the police even when things came crashing down all around her.
Owing to these pitfalls, I cannot rate the novel a perfect score and give it 4 out of 5 stars. Readers sensitive to creepy stories should avoid this book. But I gladly recommend this book to suspense readers because it is nothing short of a goose-bump giving, hair standing-on-the-edge mystery.
I was thoroughly entertained.

Kaitlyn has been carrying a secret with her since she was in her teens. She went so far as to change her name to start anew. Some first loves stay in our hearts forever and we smile when we reminisce Others, well they leave us with dark secrets, broken souls and forever change every moment going forward. Kaitlyn has rebuilt her life and is a successful radio DJ. She is in love with a wonderful man and is finally happy. And then the letters and threats start. Next the bodies start dropping. And so goes the path to discovering who, what, when, where and why. It’s well written and a good listen with terrific narration, but honestly, I figured it out very early on. I do wonder how in the world no one in the police department figured it out before it all hit the fan. Psych exams, background checks etc. or how Kaitlyn didn’t recognize the someone she was so close to for so long. That aside, it was still a good listen. Enjoy it. I certainly did.

The description of the book was intriguing, the execution--not so much. The writing was weak and unpolished. The story was mediocre at best and I lost interest very early on. The narrator played two characters...one was ok but the other seemed very melodramatic and off-putting. The whole experience was kind of a disaster. My advice is to send the story out for professional critique, strengthen the plot and maybe use two different narrators instead of one.

Apart from a couple of odd pauses, I liked the narration of this book. The only thing that put me off a little was that the female police officer sounded just like Lila from Futurama. It made me laugh every time she spoke. The narration was simple with no music or frills of any description. Voices were altered only slightly between characters, which is the way I prefer it.

The story itself was gripping and edgy. Characterisation was good, with the majority of characters memorable enough that I didn’t get too lost. I guessed part of the ending, which is always both aggravating and satisfying. There were a couple of nice twists though: always a bonus. I will definitely look for more books from this author