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As the Wicked Watch

door Tamron Hall

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The first in a thrilling new series from Emmy Award-winning TV Host and Journalist Tamron Hall, As The Wicked Watch follows a reporter as she unravels the disturbing mystery around the deaths of two Black girls; the work of a serial killer terrorizing Chicago. When crime reporter Jordan Manning leaves her hometown in Texas to take a job at a television station in Chicago, she's one step closer to her dream: a coveted anchor chair on a national network. Jordan is smart and aggressive, with unabashed star-power, and often the only woman of color in the newsroom. Her signature? Arriving first on the scene--in impractical designer stilettos. Armed with a master's degree in forensic science and impeccable instincts, Jordan has been able to balance her dueling motivations: breaking every big story--and giving a voice to the voiceless. From her time in Texas, she's covered the vilest of human behaviors but nothing has prepared her for Chicago. Jordan is that rare breed of a journalist who can navigate a crime scene as well as she can a newsroom--often noticing what others tend to miss. Again and again, she is called to cover the murders of Black women, many of them sexually assaulted, most brutalized, and all of them quickly forgotten. All until Masey James--the story that Jordan just can't shake, despite all efforts. A 15-year-old girl whose body was found in an abandoned lot, Masey has come to represent for Jordan all of the frustration and anger that her job often forces her to repress. Putting the rest of her work and her (fraying) personal life aside, Jordan does everything she can to give the story the coverage it desperately requires, and that Black children rarely receive. Jordan is convinced that there's a serial killer on the loose and he's hiding in plain sight.… (meer)
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Good, intense investigative mystery, but there were a few times when the timeline felt a little loose. ( )
  bookwyrmm | Jul 28, 2023 |
I really enjoyed the premise of this book and was extremely excited that Tamron Hall had written it. But... it was just too slow for me. It took me 4 days to finish this book, I had to keep putting it down because it did not hold my attention. I do believe that Tamron will evolve as a writer, but this debut did not do it for me, however, that does not mean others will not enjoy it. I would like to thank Goodreads for the giveaway. ( )
  JKJ94 | Jul 27, 2023 |
As the Wicked Watch tells the story of crime reporter, Jordan Manning as she investigates the murder of a fifteen year old girl, Masey James.

I really liked Jordan. She was smart and funny and determined. I liked that she knew what she wanted and was willing to play the game where needed but to refuse to back down to get it. She could be very introspective and somewhat preachy at times (although not wrong) but generally she was an interesting and likable character. Plus I loved that Jordan has her masters degree in forensic science and is a certified crime scene investigator - I just wish it had of been used more as part of the plot.

In terms of the romance, I enjoyed the role reversal with her sort of relationship. It was nice to see a female who was willing, able and happy to be single, leaving the male sprouting love, flowers and relationships.

The murder was horrible and I felt for Jordan as she muddled her way towards justice. The police irritated me. It annoyed me they wouldn't even hear Jordan out while she was serving up their case on a silver platter.

The ending was a bit too abrupt considering how long and drawn out the rest of the plot was. It wasn't really complex enough to be as long as it was. And the conclusion was too easy. It wrapped up all points but it was just too simple. Kind of like well I'm done writing now, let's just throw all the evidence into the pages and call it a day.

It won't be for everyone, but fans of Sue Grafton and Robert Dugoni will likely enjoy. 3.5 stars. ( )
  funstm | Jun 13, 2023 |
Finally it only took me 17 days to finish.

Here we have Jordan who is a crime journalists/reporter who has moved to Chicago.
When a beautiful girl named Masey 15 years old is brutally murdered and dumped at a local park. The community is outraged and they should be, more than a couple of young ladies have been killed in recent years!
Jordan takes this case seriously.... She is determined to find Masey's killer.
Even if it cost her own life!

My thoughts:
I was so excited to read this book! Serial Killers are my thing!
But unfortunately I just couldn't get into it.
I mean it took me 17 days to finish it. Insane

My personal opinion it was slow... Oh so slow.
Very repetitive which I didn't care for.
Some things would come out of no where....
Example: Jordan goes home one evening and she stops to talk to a friend Bass who works at the front desk of her apartment complex and then she would start reminiscing about an old friend who lives in Texas? Big'ol paragraphs about old friends and stuff. Kind of annoying.
What! Like why?
Overall I did not like this book.
Was not my cup of tea and I hate saying this I do.
I hope others can enjoy it better than I did.

Thank You William Morrow, NetGalley and Author for the chance to read this ebook! ( )
  RubieReads | Oct 25, 2022 |
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AuteursnaamRolType auteurWerk?Status
Tamron Hallprimaire auteuralle editiesberekend
Leon-Berman, BonniOntwerperSecundaire auteursommige editiesbevestigd
Worrell, LesleyOmslagontwerperSecundaire auteursommige editiesbevestigd

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The first in a thrilling new series from Emmy Award-winning TV Host and Journalist Tamron Hall, As The Wicked Watch follows a reporter as she unravels the disturbing mystery around the deaths of two Black girls; the work of a serial killer terrorizing Chicago. When crime reporter Jordan Manning leaves her hometown in Texas to take a job at a television station in Chicago, she's one step closer to her dream: a coveted anchor chair on a national network. Jordan is smart and aggressive, with unabashed star-power, and often the only woman of color in the newsroom. Her signature? Arriving first on the scene--in impractical designer stilettos. Armed with a master's degree in forensic science and impeccable instincts, Jordan has been able to balance her dueling motivations: breaking every big story--and giving a voice to the voiceless. From her time in Texas, she's covered the vilest of human behaviors but nothing has prepared her for Chicago. Jordan is that rare breed of a journalist who can navigate a crime scene as well as she can a newsroom--often noticing what others tend to miss. Again and again, she is called to cover the murders of Black women, many of them sexually assaulted, most brutalized, and all of them quickly forgotten. All until Masey James--the story that Jordan just can't shake, despite all efforts. A 15-year-old girl whose body was found in an abandoned lot, Masey has come to represent for Jordan all of the frustration and anger that her job often forces her to repress. Putting the rest of her work and her (fraying) personal life aside, Jordan does everything she can to give the story the coverage it desperately requires, and that Black children rarely receive. Jordan is convinced that there's a serial killer on the loose and he's hiding in plain sight.

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