Lights Out by Elise Hart Kipness is a fast-paced thriller novel that follows a disgraced sports reporter, Kate Green, as she investigates the murder of an NBA superstar to clear the name of her best friend, who
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Lights Out by Elise Hart Kipness is a fast-paced thriller novel that follows a disgraced sports reporter, Kate Green, as she investigates the murder of an NBA superstar to clear the name of her best friend, who is the prime suspect. SynopsisThe story is set in the high-stakes world of professional sports and suburban Connecticut, a world the author, a former national TV sports reporter, knows well.
- The Premise: Kate Green, a former Olympic athlete and current sports reporter, is on temporary leave from her job after a controversial on-air incident.
- The Conflict: NBA superstar Kurt Robbins is found murdered in his home, and his wife, Yvette—who is also Kate's best friend—becomes the primary suspect.
- The Investigation: Convinced of her friend's innocence despite Yvette's unstable marriage, Kate launches her own investigation, determined to find the truth.
- Personal Stakes: As Kate digs for answers, her own life becomes complicated. Her career is in jeopardy, her children are facing personal issues, and her estranged father, a detective, is assigned to the very same homicide case, leading to a collision of her personal and professional worlds.
- The Stakes: Kate must navigate a web of secrets, lies, and ulterior motives, ultimately having to choose between the "games" she can play and the life she might lose.
ReceptionReviewers praise the book as a gripping, unputdownable debut novel with an intriguing plot and well-developed characters. The unique perspective of a sports reporter protagonist is a highlight, and readers appreciate the insider's look into the world of professional sports. The story includes effective plot twists that keep readers guessing until the end.
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