A new book titled “Dead Air: The Day the Music Died” has hit the shelves. Written by longtime broadcaster and FCC Consultant Kelly Orchard, the book is described a “psychological thriller exploring the ultimate radio takeover.”
Set in a single, tension-packed 24 hours, this novel chronicles the dramatic takeover of more than 100 radio stations across five major U.S. cities by a mysterious group of pirates who hijack transmitter sites.
Per the book’s online description: “The pirates, using advanced AI to generate chilling messages of terror, have weaponized the airwaves, and the dead silence soon gives way to broadcasts designed to incite panic and fear.
“Echoing the legendary ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast, this novel explores what happens when radio professionals are left to navigate an unprecedented crisis.”
In a press release announcing the book’s publication, Orchard said, “The characters in the book are identifiable and relatable because of the experiences many of us have had in the real world of broadcasting.”
Dead Air is available on Kindle Unlimited, Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Orchard will be signing copies of the book at the NAB Store during the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas.
