Deadline, Steph McGovern

The debut crime thriller from award-winning broadcaster and journalist Steph McGovern. 'Thrilling, captivating and full of heart' – Giovanna Fletcher, author of Billy and Me'Brilliant! I love how it describes all the behind the scenes of TV and I had no idea where it was going. So clever.

So good' – Kimberley Walsh

Your child has been kidnapped. You're live on television. Going live in 10, 9, 8 .

. . Today is a huge day for TV reporter Rose’s career.

A live interview with one of the most powerful men in the country, on one of the nation’s biggest TV shows. 7, 6, 5 . .

. But, when she hears an unfamiliar voice in her ear, she knows something is very wrong. 4, 3, 2 .

. . Her earpiece has been hacked.

She’s live on air in the middle of the interview. They tell her they have kidnapped her family. 1  And, in order to protect them, Rose must do exactly what the hijacker says.

They are in control now.

A pacy, witty, engaging thriller, entertaining and delightfully authentic, but hard-hitting and thought-provoking too. I can't wait for you all to read it' – Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series 'Fascinating and authentic peek behind the scenes .

. . Steph McGovern lifts the lid and hooks us in with an irresistible set up' – Val McDermid, author of Past Lying