The Fair Weather Friend: A Novel

Jessie Garcia

Jan 2026 · Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Gail Shalan

About this audiobook

The next gripping domestic suspense novel from Jessie Garcia, author of The Business Trip, an AudioFile Best Audiobook of 2025.

It's always sunny in Detroit for Faith Richards. The popular TV meteorologist, endearingly referred to as "The Fair Weather Friend" by her viewers, has the world by the tail. But one night, Faith leaves work on a dinner break and never returns. Her body is found the next morning.

The town is reeling, suspects emerge, and long-buried secrets are uncovered. While her allies rally, her list of adversaries also grows. Little does anyone know that only the deepest secrets will expose the truth.

In this riveting thriller, Jessie Garcia's signature multi-POV, rapid-fire style will propel you into the heart of a mystery no one could have forecasted.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press

Ratings and reviews

This book really had me going. The life of a well-known and loved meteorologist is the basis of this book. Of course, you never know what goes on when the camera stops rolling. When she is found murdered, it puts many things in motion. Most of the story was fast-paced and kept me listening intently. Ther were alot of characters, but I really didn't have trouble keeping track of them. My only problem with this book was the ending. It just wasn't really believable. I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Gail Shalan. The narration was good and added to the story. Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the audiobook. All thoughts are my own.

THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND, Audiobook - This book is a Rollercoaster ride! The last chapter caught me unaware, although the signs were throughout the story. Funny and immersing story lines and interesting characters with a fast pace kept me immersed. The narrator Gail Shalan does an excellent job with her reading, the characters, and the emotions. Source: Netgalley and Macmillan Audio. 4*

About the author

JESSIE GARCIA is an award-winning sports journalist who has risen the ranks in television news, first as an anchor/reporter, then to newsroom management. She is the News Director at the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. She also taught journalism at four universities. A native of Madison, WI, Jessie has two adult sons and resides in Milwaukee with her husband, dog and cat.