I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a good job. DNF at 45%. Way too political for my taste and even though there was a lot of dialogue, there was no action. I’m sure this will be a favorite for some, but it wasn’t the book for me.

A fictional and entertaining behind the scenes of a reporter investigating a radio host mysterious death. I enjoyed all the journalism talk, had a very up to date view on how news are being spread today. There were lots of suspects to watch out for and lots of momentum to keep the story moving.
The audiobook was very enjoyable, the narrator did great work with all the characters parts.

Off the Air by Christina Estes and narrated by Marcella Black is an outstanding debut that also works really well as an audiobook. Marcella Black has the perfect timbre and cadence to match the pacing and dialogue and the wide array of characters

Jolene Garcia is a dedicated reporter who is constantly battling to get her scoop to the air without the credit being taken by the network and her competitor, the obnoxious JJ, her opposite in every way. When a famous DJ collapses and expires, the race is on to get the scoop and Jolene is having the spoils of her hard work skimmed off at every turn, by the anchors, JJ, the network, and now, the killer is after her

Estes creates fantastic characters, great dynamics between them and Jolene is utterly relatable. After all, how often do we work our backsides off only for our boss to take our work and all the credit and send us back out into the fray again! Estes writes personalities so well, that you are left in no doubt about how you feel about each one and their part in the storyline

A really enjoyable mystery and a fantastic debut. I am really looking forward to more from Christina Estes

Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, the author Christina Estes and narrator Marcella Black for this outstanding ALC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

DNF @ 8%. Couldn't get into the writing style.

Thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press & Dreamscape Media for advance copies.

A solid, entertaining debut cozy murder mystery set in the world of cutthroat on-air journalism. I liked this one a lot and it was easy to listen to on audio. Would definitely read more by this new author! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

Jolene Garcia is a TV reporter trying to make a name for herself in the Phoenix market. Somewhat hapless, she always seems to be one step behind JJ, the golden reporter from a rival station. When a local contentious radio host is found dead by poison, Jolene has the advantage of having been the last person to interview him. That advantage soon fades and once again she is playing catch up. When she gets a tip that may lead her to the murderer, will she be able to solve the case and not endanger her own life? And the bigger question: will she finally win an Emmy?

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape for this audio e-arc.*