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Snow isn't all that's falling in Denver, Colorado on Christmas Eve. A beautiful, young district attorney tumbles from her balcony to her death. Police suspect suicide, but the DA's sister, newspaper reporter Samantha Church, isn't buying it. Samantha discovers evidence linking her sister to a drug smuggling case and quickly learns she has stumbled onto a major news story. She must summon the courage to not only face a cartel of criminals, but her own fears and shortcomings when she is confronted by the inescapable specter of a far greater enemy-her addiction to alcohol. Samantha's dependency has not only cost her job at a major metropolitan daily, but, worse, custody of her daughter, April. Samantha pursues her sister's killers, maneuvering through a minefield of intrigue deliberately set out to divert her from the truth. Despite being betrayed, physically beaten and facing the possibility of sharing her sister's fate, Samantha refuses to stop her investigation. However, when the killers threaten to harm April, Samantha realizes that, for her daughter's sake, she can no longer continue the investigation on her own. She knows she must swallow her pride and turn to her ex-husband and police detective, Jonathan Church, for help. Can Samantha ultimately prevail-find her sister's killer, write the story of her career, confront her drinking problem, and finally begin to change her life, or will she and April become the killer's next victims?… (mais)
Assistant DA Robin Church commits suicide according to police. Her sister, Samantha Church, isn’t buying it. Since Sam works for a newspaper she decides to investigate on her own since the police aren’t doing dick about it.
I tried with this one. I really did. I kept reading long past the time I should have tossed in the towel. The writing is extremely sloppy. POVs change in the middle of pages and back again making it super confusing. The timeline is all jacked up. But most of all, Sam is the most unlikeable main character I’ve read in a long time. I get it. She’s an alcoholic. But in the 56% I read I saw zero progress on her kicking the problem. She keeps talking about it, but nope. Her sister is murdered and she can’t even keep it together long enough to figure out by who and why. You’d think that would be a priority. I mean, apparently having a relationship with her own daughter isn’t enough to kick the bottle to the curb, so why would solving her sister’s case be any more special? Yeah. I know I sound cruel and harsh, but I don’t give a fuck. When I read about a character as fucked up as Sam, I want to see some progress and growth over the course of the book. Otherwise why am I bothering? But whatever. Crap characters, sketchy cliché plot, and sloppy writing. On top of all this how many days go by before Sam remembers that her sister had a cat?! Omfg! I can’t recommend. ( )
Stranger than Fiction – A review of the novel ‘The Friday Edition’
“To live alone is the fate of all great souls” - Arthur Schopenhauer
In author Betta Ferrendelli’s novel ‘The Friday Edition’ the lead character of Samantha Church is introduced as a reporter working in a weekly community newspaper. She is shown as a miserable and yet sympathetic soul with a drinking problem that has resulted in a divorce, custody loss of her only child and also loss of a better reporting job. Her life takes a complete 360˚ the day she comes to learn about her sister and assistant DA, Robin’s death. Although the authorities are quick to dismiss the death as a clear case of suicide, Samantha is not convinced and takes it upon herself to prove them all wrong. She discovers some highly incriminating evidence that not only points to her sister’s murder but also unsheathes a notorious and vicious drug cartel business that doesn’t mind knocking off as many people as it requires to maintain the status quo of their business. Trying to find out what happened to Robin inadvertently helps Samantha keep her dependence on alcohol under check and try to lead a more well balanced and grounded life. With time running out, Samantha must not only face her inner demons but also the evil lurking at every corner, to take control of her own and her daughter April’s life.
The story seamlessly moves back and forward, revealing the fallout of the murder and also the events leading up to it. The author’s description and portrayal of Samantha as a person suffering from alcohol addiction and the way she copes with it has been brilliantly written and is also very realistically done. She quickly establishes the lead character of Samantha, who in spite of being shown as leading a miserable and sort of lonely life, you still can’t help but empathize and connect with her.
This whodunit mystery by Betta Ferrendelli has this ready to be made into a motion picture like feel to it. The dialogues are both crisp and to the point and yet doesn’t lack in its necessary emotional quotient. The chapters too are short and precise that delivers what it is meant to without dilly dallying on unnecessary banalities. It is well researched too, the details about the newspaper functioning, drug deals/distribution system, etc, are case in point.
The Friday Edition has a well narrated plot with characters you will love and some you will love to hate. There is a gradual build up of suspense which often alters the perception you would be building up in your mind about what is going to happen next. There's plenty of action, which isn’t all loud and in your face variety but more of the silent danger waiting to strike at any moment’s notice kind. There are no long winded self indulgent prose by the author, the writing is precise and snappy and always to the point.
Betta Ferrendelli has an intelligent and powerful voice that is in complete control and mastery of her craft. Her writing really brings the characters to life and you feel like you are in the story with them, which also takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions ranging from sadness and heartache to shock and awe. There is a shocking twist in the end that you won’t see coming and a very mature and understated ending which screams for a sequel. You will definitely recommend this book to your friends and family. ( )
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Captivating Murder Mystery With Drama, Suspense, and Intrigue
The Friday Edition is a captivating tale of murder of a DA assistant and her journalist sister, Samantha Church who sets out to solve the crime.
This murder mystery is full of all you want in suspenseful tale - drama, alcohol, drugs, and criminals. The author, Betta Ferrendelli is an award winning journalist who seems to put her background to work in creating this great read.
Can't wait for the next Samantha Church mystery, Revenge!!
Highly Recommended!!! ( )
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Snow isn't all that's falling in Denver, Colorado on Christmas Eve. A beautiful, young district attorney tumbles from her balcony to her death. Police suspect suicide, but the DA's sister, newspaper reporter Samantha Church, isn't buying it. Samantha discovers evidence linking her sister to a drug smuggling case and quickly learns she has stumbled onto a major news story. She must summon the courage to not only face a cartel of criminals, but her own fears and shortcomings when she is confronted by the inescapable specter of a far greater enemy-her addiction to alcohol. Samantha's dependency has not only cost her job at a major metropolitan daily, but, worse, custody of her daughter, April. Samantha pursues her sister's killers, maneuvering through a minefield of intrigue deliberately set out to divert her from the truth. Despite being betrayed, physically beaten and facing the possibility of sharing her sister's fate, Samantha refuses to stop her investigation. However, when the killers threaten to harm April, Samantha realizes that, for her daughter's sake, she can no longer continue the investigation on her own. She knows she must swallow her pride and turn to her ex-husband and police detective, Jonathan Church, for help. Can Samantha ultimately prevail-find her sister's killer, write the story of her career, confront her drinking problem, and finally begin to change her life, or will she and April become the killer's next victims?
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Assistant DA Robin Church commits suicide according to police. Her sister, Samantha Church, isn’t buying it. Since Sam works for a newspaper she decides to investigate on her own since the police aren’t doing dick about it.
I tried with this one. I really did. I kept reading long past the time I should have tossed in the towel. The writing is extremely sloppy. POVs change in the middle of pages and back again making it super confusing. The timeline is all jacked up. But most of all, Sam is the most unlikeable main character I’ve read in a long time. I get it. She’s an alcoholic. But in the 56% I read I saw zero progress on her kicking the problem. She keeps talking about it, but nope. Her sister is murdered and she can’t even keep it together long enough to figure out by who and why. You’d think that would be a priority. I mean, apparently having a relationship with her own daughter isn’t enough to kick the bottle to the curb, so why would solving her sister’s case be any more special? Yeah. I know I sound cruel and harsh, but I don’t give a fuck. When I read about a character as fucked up as Sam, I want to see some progress and growth over the course of the book. Otherwise why am I bothering? But whatever. Crap characters, sketchy cliché plot, and sloppy writing. On top of all this how many days go by before Sam remembers that her sister had a cat?! Omfg! I can’t recommend. (