Live to Air

An Ethan Benson Thriller

by Jeffrey L Diamond

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Pub Date Jun 09 2015 | Archive Date Dec 10 2015

Greenleaf Book Group | River Grove Books

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

Description

Television, politics, and the Russian mob: Live to Air is a riveting crime thriller, jam-packed with intrigue and unforgettable characters.

Ethan Benson is a charming and principled-if sometimes difficult-television producer in New York City who detests doing crime stories. But that's of no significance to his high-powered boss at the network, and Benson finds himself assigned to investigating a bloody shoot-out in the Meatpacking District, whose old grime and new glitz provide a symbolic background for a sensational murder that has dominated the headlines.

As he pieces together his story, Benson literally covers New York-from Central Park and Fifth Avenue to Little Russia in Brooklyn and Rikers Island in Queens-crossing paths with a fascinating cast of characters on both sides of the law. Unknown to Benson, organized crime may be only one facet of the thrilling investigation. With his wife and son in hiding and his life in danger, Benson draws closer to a resolution that will have explosive results for the criminals-and for some members of New York City's political elite as well.

Television, politics, and the Russian mob: Live to Air is a riveting crime thriller, jam-packed with intrigue and unforgettable characters.

Ethan Benson is a charming and principled-if sometimes...

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Advance Praise

"Jeff and I spent years working together at 20/20, and his novel captures the essence of storytelling and the art of the interview. The plotline is ripped straight from the headlines, and the book is sharp and fast-paced, a page turner that will hold your attention right down to the chilling climax." - Barbara Walters

"Ethan Benson is a new kind of hero cast in the roll of crime-fighting sleuth. Sensitive and insecure, dogged and determined, sharp-witted and loving, he refuses to take no for an answer as he strives to uncover the truth. A broadcast journalist who’s built his reputation on hard-hitting investigative reports, he struggles in the changing world of television news where substance has been replaced by screaming cable news pundits and corporate masters." - Al Roker, Weatherman and Anchor of the NBC News Today Show

"Jeff Diamond has translated his 25 years as one of television’s leading investigative reporters into a twisting and turning murder mystery that will keep you riveted. You won’t be able to put it down. His hero is an award-winning TV News producer putting together the elements of a major crime story. What makes it compelling is the way Diamond captures the nuances of TV production as he draws on the real world of TV news crime reporting. Live to Air is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys fast-paced and very realistic storytelling out of a real network newsroom." - Av Westin, Vice President, ABC News Creative Development

"Diamond has crafted a murder mystery that’s an absolute page turner. His characters are charismatic, devious, and frightening---straight out of the annals of the best murder mysteries, except this one is set in the high-flying world of television news. He’s captured the color and nuances of production in a new and fresh way, using his vast experience as an award-winning writer and producer to take the reader on a wild ride as his hero, Ethan Benson, shoots and edits his story and gets to the truth. It’s a thriller that will keep you reading with a surprise ending that’s more than just shocking." - Deborah Roberts, Correspondent, ABC News

“Diamond has created a set of characters straight out of the world of television news. His plotline unfolds masterfully as it tracks his hero, Ethan Benson, pulling back the layers and uncovering the truth. The book skillfully chronicles each stage of newsmagazine production, deftly revealing the storyline as Ethan takes the reader on a wild journey of researching, shooting, and producing his story. With its keen insights and startling conclusion, this murder mystery will keep you reading and asking for more.” - David Sloan, Senior Executive Producer, 20/20