Radio Activity (DJ Rick Shannon, Book 1)

Rick Shannon, an unemployed FM rock DJ, is offered a job at a small station in Mississippi. He finds a mysterious reel of tape that might explain what happened to a missing DJ, leading him to a road of extortion, arson, murder, and an FCC violation. He must wade through a swamp of suspects, including a tough divorcee, a former local beauty pageant queen, and the president of a local personal finance company.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Prelude Books

Rick Shannon, an unemployed FM rock DJ, is contemplating a mid-life career shift. However, just as he starts parting with his cherished record collection, a job opportunity arises at a small station in Mississippi. The station had been experiencing a DJ shortage, and a sudden absence had left them in need of a replacement.

Excited by the prospect of a new challenge, Rick takes up the position and settles into his new role. However, his newfound employment doesn't last long before he stumbles upon a mysterious reel of tape. The tape holds the key to the whereabouts of the missing DJ, and Rick becomes determined to uncover the truth.

As he delves deeper into the investigation, Rick encounters a web of intrigue and danger. He uncovers a series of crimes, including extortion, arson, murder, and an FCC violation that puts Howard Stern's infamous antics to shame. Rick finds himself wading through a swamp of suspects, each with their own motives and secrets.

Among the suspects are a tough divorcee who rents construction equipment, a former local beauty pageant queen (Miss Tire & Auto Parts), and the president of a local personal finance company who has peculiar ideas about collateral and who may be part of the feared Dixie Mafia.

As Rick pieces together the clues and unravels the mystery, he realizes that he is in over his head. The stakes are high, and the consequences of getting it wrong could be catastrophic. With his life on the line, Rick must use all of his skills and resources to solve the case and bring the missing DJ to justice.

In the end, Rick emerges victorious, having solved the case and exposed the truth behind the disappearance of the missing DJ. He emerges from the ordeal with a newfound respect for the dangers of his profession and a renewed commitment to doing the right thing.

Rick's journey is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, and his story will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for years to come.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788423366