Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Six thrillers that explore the dark sides of fame

Jessie Garcia is an award-winning sports journalist who has risen the ranks in television news, first as an anchor/reporter, then to newsroom management. She is the News Director at the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. She also taught journalism at four universities. A native of Madison, WI, Garcia has two adult sons and resides in Milwaukee with her husband, dog and cat.

Garcia's new novel is The Fair Weather Friend.

At CrimeReads the author tagged six favorite thrillers that explore the dark sides of fame. One title on the list:
Hank Phillipi Ryan, All This Could Be Yours

Tessa is a bestselling author on a whirlwind book tour. Fans come out in droves. But Tessa soon realizes she’s being stalked by someone hellbent on sabotaging her career and ruining her family life back home. The book tour becomes a terrifying experience as each new hotel and city bring fresh and unwanted surprises.

I listened to this on audio and it was one of those where I wished my commute were longer! I really enjoyed the behind-the-scenes aspects of the book tour, as well as the balancing of fame and real life, and the unnerving details of what was happening to her.
Read about another title on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue