The third book in the Morning Show Murders series by bestselling author and iconic news personality Al Roker, The Talk Show Murders finds Billy Blessing with a plate full of danger as secrets from his past threaten to make a comeback.
Before Billy Blessing was a five-star celebrity chef from New York City, before he was ever on TV, he lived another life under another name: Billy Blanchard, wily con man of the Windy City. Billy did time for his crimes, reinventing himself when he got out and leaving that part of his life far behind—or so he thought. But when he and Eddie Patton, a nosy ex-cop, are both guests on a popular Chicago talk show, the off-camera banter turns to blackmail.
But this is Chicago, and secrets have a way of getting out—and getting people killed. When Patton is found dead in his apartment hours after trying to shake Billy down, America’s beloved TV host finds himself scrambling to prove his innocence, before he becomes the next poster child for celebrity scandal. Throw in a bit of romance, and Billy may have found himself in one sticky situation not even he can talk his way out of.
Fast-paced, funny, and bubbling with the inside scoop on a business they call show, The Talk Show Murders is Al Roker at his best.
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"Well, I actually listened to this going back an forth to work. I must say I really kind of enjoyed it. I will have to keep my eyes opened for other Billy Blessing novels."
— Theresa (4 out of 5 stars)
" Loved it !!! Fast paced and in chicago .... "
— Laura, 12/25/2013" It was a cute mystery and a fast read. I believe I was in the mood for something not romantic, nor a heavy mystery and this fit the bill perfectly. "
— Lynn, 12/7/2013" I couldn't even make it past page 5 without Al Roker inserting his garbage political views about how much Obama sucks and shouldn't be our president. Terrible. Keep your political shite out of your books, authors! "
— Chris, 9/30/2013" Not as good as the other books he has written. Very convoluted. If I had read this one first I would not have read any of his other books. "
— Mary, 7/16/2013" An enjoyable mystery with not to many descriptions of gratuitous bloodshed. I had trouble keeping track of who some of the characters were. "
— Judy, 7/15/2013" Too cutesy for me. "
— Jim, 6/17/2013" Fast pace fun read. I look forward to the next one. "
— Gina, 5/18/2013" Not bad, a good book to read on the plane. "
— Erin, 2/10/2013" I was majorly disappointed with this book. I have enjoyed the previous books in the series, but this was a major disappointment. The plot was forced, the characters were confusing... overall this may be the last one I'll read in the series. "
— Warren, 10/7/2012" Definitely not up to the standard of other suspense novels, but passable if you have nothing else to read. "
— Gybo1004, 9/22/2012" Don't bother! Cliche, scattered and not good! "
— Babette, 7/11/2012" Kept falling asleep reading this. "
— Carmen, 6/27/2012Al Roker is known to over thirty million viewers each week for his work on NBC’s Today show, a role that has earned him thirteen Emmy Awards. Among his numerous books are the New York Times bestseller Don’t Make Me Stop This Car!: Adventures in Fatherhood and the bestselling Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of Barbecue. The Morning Show Murders marked his first foray into fiction. Al resides in Manhattan with his wife, ABC News and 20/20 coanchor Deborah Roberts, and has two daughters and a son.
Dick Lochte is an award-winning, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of numerous crime novels, including The Talk Show Murders with Al Roker. He and his wife live in Southern California with their dog Hoagy.