The Fair Weather Friend by Jessie Garcia
For those of you who love a well-done, “didn’t see that coming” thriller, look no further than the newest release by Jessie Garcia, The Fair Weather Friend. What a treat you’re in for!
Faith Richards is a popular TV meteorologist in Detroit. She’s developed a huge social media following and fan base, and is lovingly referred to as The Fair Weather Friend. But one night Faith leaves for a dinner break and never returns.
A full search launches for this high profile personality and Faith’s co-workers in particular, find themselves being scrutinized. Her most ardent fans are mortified that Faith may have become a kidnap victim – others wonder if her spotlight lifestyle burned her out and perhaps she just wanted to disappear.
In the middle of it all is Faith’s sister, Hope. Hope has always had her share of financial woes, but sister, Faith, was always there to help. What will happen to her if her Faith is never found? A college friend is shocked to learn of Faith’s disappearance, yet carries mixed feelings for her former friend who did her “wrong” so many year’s ago.
But as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that Faith was not liked by most of her co-workers. In fact, some downright despised her and mocked her behind her back. Also coming to the investigation’s surface was Faith’s stalker, a seemingly harmless man. But a delusional mind can mix up fantasy and reality — infatuation can be a dangerous thing.
This tale gives readers an in-depth look (both past and present) into a competitive newsroom and how far some people will go to advance their career. The newsroom is a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and hidden secrets. With Faith going MIA, the darkest secrets can’t help but slowly seep to the surface.
The Fair Weather Friend also highlight’s the price of fame in today’s world and how far “fans” will go as they flock to social media, watching hourly to see if Faith will be found safe. One fan is taking it to the max – she is doing her own investigating!
The bottom line: On TV, Faith Richards was everyone’s “friend.” With a huge social media following, blogs and videos – Faith was riding high. She was the “girl next door.” The perky, friending face religiously forecasting your daily weather. But under all that wholesomeness, fame and fortune hid a insecure, clingy young woman with a very troubled past.
The author, Jessie Garcia, neatly binds all the characters together with strands of dark and deadly secrets. The Fair Weather Friend will have readers trying to unravel a twisty tale that’s sure to keep them guessing as to what really happened to Faith and why.
If you’ve read any of Jessie Garcia’s books in the past, you already know you’re going to be in for another thrill ride! This book is newly released in January – just in time to kick off the new year!
A copy of this book and cover photo were provided by St. Martin’s Press.