Synopses & Reviews
MURDER IS THE WAKE-UP CALLEverybody listens to the Shauna J. Bogart Show, "TNA-talk, news, and attitude-for Sacramento's drive home." And when Jasmine, 70s singer turned TV sitcom star, gets arrested for the fatal shooting of an over-the-hill DJ and escapes from a police van, Shauna can't answer the phones fast enough as callers-from kooky to just plain crazy- blast the air waves with their opinions.
Shauna decides to find Jasmine herself and get a first-hand interview. She's got something other news people don't have-a personal tie to the woman: Jasmine had singing lessons from Shauna's own late mother. Now she's following the trail of a mysterious woman, and it's leading her into the past, toward the doo wop diddly days of radio, and a record that went round and round...and came out murder...
"Brash, bouncy...Shauna J. Bogart, queen of Sacramento Talk Radio, chases a pair of elusive females, a jail-breaking diva and her own enigmatic mom."
-Kirkus Reviews
"Krieg's authentic voice invites appreciation of the locally owned independent FM radio station. Her spunky Shauna J. is as laudable as the colorful supporting cast, creating an entertaining and enlightening read."
-Publishers Weekly
Review
"After her well-received debut in Krieg's
Murder Off Mike (2003), Sacramento talk radio host Shauna J. Bogart returns for an encore sure to win her new fans....Krieg's authentic voice invites appreciation of the locally owned independent FM radio station. Her spunky Shauna J. is as laudable as the colorful supporting cast, creating an entertaining and enlightening read."--
Publishers Weekly on
Slip Cue"Shauna is an intriguing and colorful character....It is enjoyable to watch Shauna J. work and a pleasure to see a talk show host who does something other than rant and rave."--Mystery News on Slip Cue
"Krieg's debut reads like the work of a seasoned mystery writer--in many ways, in fact, it reads better than the work of many genre veterans." --Booklist (starred review) on Murder Off Mike
"This riveting mystery will leave readers eager for the sequel."--Publishers Weekly on Murder Off Mike
"Funny, feisty Shauna J...is certainly a keeper."--Kirkus Reviews on Murder Off Mike
"Fans of talk radio will especially enjoy an insider's view of that medium."--Ellery Queen on Murder Off Mike
Synopsis
Four months after the events of Murder Off Mike, Sacramento talk radio host Shauna J. Bogart investigates the jail break of Jasmine, the celebrity bad girl du jour, known only by her first name. Jasmine had been in prison awaiting trial for the murder of disk jockey Johnny Venture. Shauna J.'s investigation leads her in pursuit of Jasmine, as Jasmine herself seeks the truth about Johnny Venture's fate.
About the Author
Like Shauna J.,
JOYCE KRIEG is a veteran broadcaster, both on the air and behind the scenes. Joyce's many awards and honors include being named "Professional of the Year" by the Sacramento Public Relations Association and being inducted into the Valley Broadcast Legends for working in local radio for more than twenty years. She lives in Pacific Grove, California.