Scoop

And now back to our regularly scheduled insanity.Channel 7 news producer Hugo Talley dreams of working with first-class professionals. Instead hes saddled with a weatherman who cant admit when hes wrong, an aging anchorwoman who refuses to release her clawlike grip on the newsdesk, a conscience-stricken reporter whos reluctant to focus on sensationalism, and a new assistantformer homeschool student Hayden Hazardwho cant just seem to leave her faith outside the newsroom.When the Channel News 7 team inadvertently stumbles on a hot news story, Hugo is frantic to exploit this rare opportunity. But a series of crisesincluding a Botox disaster and the disappearance of a colleaguethreatens to destroy his chance for ratings success and send him completely over the edge.Meanwhile Haydens presence is distracting at least two coworkers. Softspoken reporter Ray Duffey isnt sure whether hes attracted or frightened by her outspoken faith, while ego-driven Sam Leege is certain her nave spiritual convictions will fall victim to his persuasive attentions.With their oddball antics and all-too-real foibles, this lovable cast of characters offers a hilarious look at the sometimes-unexpected effects of taking ones faith boldly into the workplace.From the Trade Paperback edition.