Deadline: The unmissable debut crime thriller from award-winning broadcaster Steph McGovern

Brought vividly to life by acclaimed actress Faye Marsay, known for her roles in Adolescence, Ten Pound Poms, and Game of Thrones.

Featuring an exclusive audio Q&A with author Steph McGovern and narrator Faye Marsay, available only in this edition.

The debut crime thriller from award-winning broadcaster and journalist Steph McGovern.

'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

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.

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'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

© 2025 Macmillan (Audiobook): 9781035035274

Release date

Audiobook: July 3, 2025