Description
Hard News by Jeffery Deaver is a crime thriller and the third novel in the Rune series. Set against the fast-paced, ethically murky world of American television journalism, the story follows Rune, an ambitious assistant cameraperson determined to break into a prestigious network newsmagazine programme. While combing through old video archives, she uncovers an interview with Randy Boggs, a man imprisoned for murder who insists he was wrongly convicted. Convinced of his innocence, Rune pursues the story as a chance to advance her career by exposing a miscarriage of justice. Her investigation quickly turns dangerous when a key witness is murdered and it becomes clear that powerful forces want the story buried. As Rune digs deeper, she finds herself hunted by a professional hitman, while Boggs faces escalating threats inside prison. Blending investigative journalism with high-stakes suspense, the novel explores media ambition, truth versus spectacle, and the personal cost of chasing a story others want silenced.
Hard News will appeal to readers who enjoy fast-moving thrillers with strong female leads and a contemporary media backdrop.
