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Those Who Trespass: A Novel of Television and Murder
From the mega-bestselling author of The O'Reilly Factor, The No Spin Zone, and Who's Looking Out for You?, a mystery thriller about the fast-paced and ruthless world of TV journalism.
With three consecutive number one bestsellers, Bill O'Reilly has proved that he's the king of the nonfiction list. With Those Who Trespass, he extends his bestselling domain to fiction, giving readers a novel that's an exciting look into the no-holds-barred world of television news.
One by one, high-level executives and correspondents are being murdered. Soon it becomes clear that the killings are linked, the work of a bitter former newsman exacting revenge on those who derailed his career. Tommy O'Malley, a tough but warmhearted New York City detective, is assigned to crack the widening, high-profile murder cases, but encounters competition from a beautiful and tenacious tabloid reporter, Ashley Van Buren. As the story unfolds, Tommy and Ashley quickly discover they've got much more in common than a knack for solving crimes.
Those Who Trespass combines suspense, action, psychodrama, and romance with a fascinating glimpse into the harsh realities behind the delivery of our daily dose of television news—a picture only Bill O'Reilly could bring to life.
With three consecutive number one bestsellers, Bill O'Reilly has proved that he's the king of the nonfiction list. With Those Who Trespass, he extends his bestselling domain to fiction, giving readers a novel that's an exciting look into the no-holds-barred world of television news.
One by one, high-level executives and correspondents are being murdered. Soon it becomes clear that the killings are linked, the work of a bitter former newsman exacting revenge on those who derailed his career. Tommy O'Malley, a tough but warmhearted New York City detective, is assigned to crack the widening, high-profile murder cases, but encounters competition from a beautiful and tenacious tabloid reporter, Ashley Van Buren. As the story unfolds, Tommy and Ashley quickly discover they've got much more in common than a knack for solving crimes.
Those Who Trespass combines suspense, action, psychodrama, and romance with a fascinating glimpse into the harsh realities behind the delivery of our daily dose of television news—a picture only Bill O'Reilly could bring to life.
320 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 1998
About the author
Bill O'Reilly
67 books3,076 followersBill O'Reilly's success in broadcasting and publishing is unmatched. The iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor led the program to the status of the highest rated cable news broadcast in the nation for sixteen consecutive years. His website BillOReilly.com is followed by millions all over the world.
In addition, he has authored an astonishing 12 number one ranked non-fiction books including the historical "Killing" series. Mr. O'Reilly currently has 17 million books in print.
Bill O'Reilly has been a broadcaster for 42 years. He has been awarded three Emmys and a number of other journalism accolades. He was a national correspondent for CBS News and ABC News as well as a reporter-anchor for WCBS-TV in New York City, among other high-profile jobs.
Mr. O'Reilly received two other Emmy nominations for the movies "Killing Kennedy" and "Killing Jesus."
He holds a history degree from Marist College, a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, and another master’s degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Bill O'Reilly lives on Long Island where he was raised. His philanthropic enterprises have raised tens of millions for people in need and wounded American veterans.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/billor...
In addition, he has authored an astonishing 12 number one ranked non-fiction books including the historical "Killing" series. Mr. O'Reilly currently has 17 million books in print.
Bill O'Reilly has been a broadcaster for 42 years. He has been awarded three Emmys and a number of other journalism accolades. He was a national correspondent for CBS News and ABC News as well as a reporter-anchor for WCBS-TV in New York City, among other high-profile jobs.
Mr. O'Reilly received two other Emmy nominations for the movies "Killing Kennedy" and "Killing Jesus."
He holds a history degree from Marist College, a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, and another master’s degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Bill O'Reilly lives on Long Island where he was raised. His philanthropic enterprises have raised tens of millions for people in need and wounded American veterans.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/billor...
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August 18, 2010
I read this book as a POW in Kazakhstan (long story). Its steamy sex scenes and faithful descriptions of the behind-the-scenes world of news magazine (I am a former anchor on Hard Copy) helped me survive torture, starvation, and Kazakh pornography.
As I've remained in solitary confinement without sunlight or electricity for the past fifteen years, I'm unaware if Bill O'Reilly has yet been awarded the Noble Prize in literature; if he hasn't, I hope I will be able to attend his coronation as one of the greatest writers of the 21st century.
I can only imagine the quality of man responsible for such a stirring (and sexy!) novel.
As I've remained in solitary confinement without sunlight or electricity for the past fifteen years, I'm unaware if Bill O'Reilly has yet been awarded the Noble Prize in literature; if he hasn't, I hope I will be able to attend his coronation as one of the greatest writers of the 21st century.
I can only imagine the quality of man responsible for such a stirring (and sexy!) novel.
April 23, 2017
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September 25, 2007What do I rate this schlock masterpiece? Easily one of the most unsettling books I've ever read, because it's obviously just Billy O fantasizing about murdering everyone who's ever done him wrong. Even better, it's (ickily) sexually explicit and horrifically violent, two things that the Big Splotch rails against on his show, so it not only shows him to be a bit of a closet sociopath, but also a total raging hypocrite. (Also, there is a fascinating correlation between the sex scenes in this book and the Smoking Gun docs on the O'Reilly sexual harassment case - either the Fox staffer read this crap, or Bill's fantasies haven't evolved much since this early 90s.)
Seriously, though, what star rating do you give an awesomely bad book?
Seriously, though, what star rating do you give an awesomely bad book?
April 5, 2007
A real page turner because you just can't wait to see to what depth of crapitude O'Reilly can write. Disturbing on a fundamental level the book is misogynistic, poorly written, and the characters are just caricatures or cardboard cut-outs from a lazy screenplay writer. Freud would have a hey-day with this given that is seems O'Reilly is exorcising some seriously fucked-up demons by projecting onto the protagonist what he'd like to do to all of those who have victimized him in his past.
And let me tell you, O'Reilly feels plenty victimized.
And let me tell you, O'Reilly feels plenty victimized.
April 17, 2013
Who knew? My former colleague Bill O'Reilly can write a hot sex scene!
May 9, 2018
Ron Costello is the GNN correspondent for the white house and is killed when he goes abroad with them during their vacation to report on them.He is a lecherous guy who seems to delight in using his position to get the female correspondents to sleep with him.But his is just the first of many murders.first a spoon shoved up into the brain from the mouth,then a bullet shot to the head.this guy seems to be targetting well known people.But why?what is his issue with them?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2017
Hubby and I listened to this during a couple of day trips.
He loved it, I liked it.
This book is supposed to be a mystery/thriller but we laughed our way though it.
"GNN" ... "Martin" Moore ... Oh My Gosh! ... all of the cussing AND the sex scenes.
We sure weren't expecting anything like this out of Bill O'Reilly!
He loved it, I liked it.
This book is supposed to be a mystery/thriller but we laughed our way though it.
"GNN" ... "Martin" Moore ... Oh My Gosh! ... all of the cussing AND the sex scenes.
We sure weren't expecting anything like this out of Bill O'Reilly!
September 21, 2014
I do not like Bill O'Reilly. Not. One. Bit. I started this book fully expecting to dislike it as much as I dislike its author. Funny thing. It wasn't bad. The story line kept me interested. The sex scenes (fortunately there weren't many) creeped me out. I couldn't separate the author from his characters. The eeeewww factor hit 10 on the richter scale. I doubt I'll be able to see his face and not have scenes from the book flash into my brain. In fact, I have to agree with the other reviewers who felt O'Reilly was too present in the story. Seems Bill had some axes to grind. I suppose he was just doing what they tell all authors to do - write about what you know. Unfortunately, now I know too much about Bill O'Reilly.
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February 8, 2008"Ashley was now wearing only brief white panties. She had signaled her desire by removing her shirt and skirt... [Shannon] gently teased her by licking the areas around her most sensitive erogenous zone."
Jesus Bill stop... I'm hyperventilating here. All that hot, steamy, romantic action just has me titillated past the point of no return. In all seriousness though, what the hell is with all these conservative, moralist nut jobs and their weird fetishes. Scooter Libby's got bear rape and now Bill O'Reilly has serial killer sex. Hot!
Jesus Bill stop... I'm hyperventilating here. All that hot, steamy, romantic action just has me titillated past the point of no return. In all seriousness though, what the hell is with all these conservative, moralist nut jobs and their weird fetishes. Scooter Libby's got bear rape and now Bill O'Reilly has serial killer sex. Hot!
May 17, 2009
My husband used to like O'Reilly, so I bought this book for him, but I read it first. This book is awful! Clearly he possesses no talent when it comes to the written word. When you read it, you get the sense that O'Reilly thought he was writing something good! PLUS he gave it plugs on his show. Gag me. Characters are unlikeable and mostly unmemorable. I actually tossed this one into the garbage--before my husband had a chance to read it. Ha!
April 27, 2018
One of the best books I have read in a long time. Took me 1 1/2 days. Could not put it down. I love O'Reilly's Killing series. I have read them all except Killing Lincoln but this book is different. It is a thrilling mystery about newsrooms in NY. You get the feeling Bill knows all about this life (except the murdering part). It does reveal a cut-throat world that he was a part of for years. Great read.
January 16, 2017
Maybe a 3.7. Easy read, good story. It's been sitting on my shelf for over 15 years after my mom returned it to me. This was Bill O'Reilly's venture into the world of fiction and it was. OK.
August 7, 2017
I can't deal with the big stuff, so let's do the small stuff. This is a pretty competent thriller, with a Machiavellian murderer, a heroic detective, and a good woman caught between the two of them. There's sex and death and high stakes confrontations. I'm pretty sure I read like five novels by Ken Follett with pretty much the exact same plot. Buy it at the airport, leave it at the airport, feel no shame.
Except for the big stuff, which is that this was written by TV "journalist" and serial sexual harasser Bill O'Reilly. And this is where it gets super weird. See, the protagonist Shannon Michaels is basically Bill O'Reilly's id, an Irish-American TV journalist who gets a story stolen from him by a bigger name at the network in Buenos Aires in 1982 (something that actually happened to O'Reilly), and who then goes on a rampage of revenge against the people who wrecked his career, using his IRA training (yes, really) to kill them in ironic ways without leaving any evidence. Stopping Shannon is Tommy O'Mally, an Irish-American cop with a shitty ex-wife, who's basically another layer of O'Reilly's id. And between them this super idealized East Coast prima donna, slumming it as the crime reporter at the New York Globe.
This novel is pretty good when it sticks to what O'Reilly knows, the backstabbing politics of TV news. Whenever a woman shows up... I have seen aliens depicted with more psychological realism and understanding than the female characters in this book. Good ones exist to be seduced by the powerful men, bad ones are ugly, crazy, probably secret lesbians, and deserve to die. A decent book, that is unintentionally hilarious in retrospect.
Except for the big stuff, which is that this was written by TV "journalist" and serial sexual harasser Bill O'Reilly. And this is where it gets super weird. See, the protagonist Shannon Michaels is basically Bill O'Reilly's id, an Irish-American TV journalist who gets a story stolen from him by a bigger name at the network in Buenos Aires in 1982 (something that actually happened to O'Reilly), and who then goes on a rampage of revenge against the people who wrecked his career, using his IRA training (yes, really) to kill them in ironic ways without leaving any evidence. Stopping Shannon is Tommy O'Mally, an Irish-American cop with a shitty ex-wife, who's basically another layer of O'Reilly's id. And between them this super idealized East Coast prima donna, slumming it as the crime reporter at the New York Globe.
This novel is pretty good when it sticks to what O'Reilly knows, the backstabbing politics of TV news. Whenever a woman shows up... I have seen aliens depicted with more psychological realism and understanding than the female characters in this book. Good ones exist to be seduced by the powerful men, bad ones are ugly, crazy, probably secret lesbians, and deserve to die. A decent book, that is unintentionally hilarious in retrospect.
March 19, 2020
Bill O’Reilly’s Killing Patton was a good book – interesting and engaging.
Sadly, Those Who Trespass wasn’t. After a first chapter that dropped the reader right into the story, O’Reilly took us on a nomadic ramble through every character’s life – staying briefly in some, longer in others but too long in every one - spending too many words describing everything in sight, and telling readers things anyone who hasn’t lived in a cave for the last 40 years already knows. All this slowed what should have been a taut, fast-moving story to a tedious slog through drivel.
O’Reilly writes in an omniscient point of view, so the reader never feels as if he’s part of the story, instead feeling like he’s watching it from off to one side. O’Reilly also head-hops frequently – often within the same scene. Sadly, he doesn’t do it well, causing a hitch in the flow. The only writer ever who could do it well was Tom Clancy.
Towards the end, O’Reilly got it in gear and wrote the kind of story this tale should have been from the get-go. But it’s too little, too late. The momentum that should have been building steadily from the start is absent, replaced by a last-minute sprint. And the ending, while valid and plausible, is not satisfying.
Stick to writing your history books, Mr. O’Reilly.
Sadly, Those Who Trespass wasn’t. After a first chapter that dropped the reader right into the story, O’Reilly took us on a nomadic ramble through every character’s life – staying briefly in some, longer in others but too long in every one - spending too many words describing everything in sight, and telling readers things anyone who hasn’t lived in a cave for the last 40 years already knows. All this slowed what should have been a taut, fast-moving story to a tedious slog through drivel.
O’Reilly writes in an omniscient point of view, so the reader never feels as if he’s part of the story, instead feeling like he’s watching it from off to one side. O’Reilly also head-hops frequently – often within the same scene. Sadly, he doesn’t do it well, causing a hitch in the flow. The only writer ever who could do it well was Tom Clancy.
Towards the end, O’Reilly got it in gear and wrote the kind of story this tale should have been from the get-go. But it’s too little, too late. The momentum that should have been building steadily from the start is absent, replaced by a last-minute sprint. And the ending, while valid and plausible, is not satisfying.
Stick to writing your history books, Mr. O’Reilly.
December 21, 2018
I remember hearing years ago in a writing class that there are character-driven novels and plot-driven novels. In Chapter 1, I feared this was going to be a plot driven novel. The writing was very distant and stilted. I don't know if the author kowtowed to the "drop readers right into the action" push or if it was a deliberate hint about who the killer is.
Eventually the novel does become more character driven which made it more enjoyable for me. Someone is killing people with ties to television. We're left with two potential suspects eventually but the identity of the killer isn't kept hidden from readers until the end with a big reveal.
Narcissism is discussed--and sadly I can say that I personally know someone who had some of these traits (not killing as far as I know, but the ability to twist situations so that others appeared to be wronging him and the ability to get others to do things they might otherwise not do through the power of persuasion/personality). And you do feel fooled when you realize it.
Eventually the novel does become more character driven which made it more enjoyable for me. Someone is killing people with ties to television. We're left with two potential suspects eventually but the identity of the killer isn't kept hidden from readers until the end with a big reveal.
Narcissism is discussed--and sadly I can say that I personally know someone who had some of these traits (not killing as far as I know, but the ability to twist situations so that others appeared to be wronging him and the ability to get others to do things they might otherwise not do through the power of persuasion/personality). And you do feel fooled when you realize it.
September 27, 2021
I thought this was a good story. The ending was pretty gripping. The epilogue was kind of a flop. I think a lot of the reviews are driven by reader's like or dislike of BOR. Is some of it semi-autobiographical? Yes, but so what? It is his first and to my knowledge only fiction book. His Killing Series is much better and thankfully he has stayed with non-fiction/history and has sold more non-fiction books than anyone else. I primarily read it because I wanted to see how BOR handles fiction. He is much better at non-fiction.
August 22, 2017
Is this classic literature?... no. Is it a page turner thriller?... oh yes. A great book to take on a plane trip or maybe a beach vacation. This writing is simple and easy to follow. Although not a real surprise, the ending is tight and tense wild ride. I pictures Shanon Michaels as Will Ferrell in Anchorman. If you can set your political leanings aside about Bill OReilly you can enjoy reading this book. Don't be a bigot and thus prejudiced because he's the author.
July 14, 2024
Pleasant Surprise
A pleasant surprise. I admit, I chose it more out of curiosity. I hadn’t known Bill O’Reilly had written a purely fictional book. Although it’s obvious who the bad guy is before page 100, it’s still a well written Mystery-Thriller and I enjoyed it. It is primarily Character driven and I prefer more Plot driven, so I did periodically skim. But it kept me reading to the end.
A pleasant surprise. I admit, I chose it more out of curiosity. I hadn’t known Bill O’Reilly had written a purely fictional book. Although it’s obvious who the bad guy is before page 100, it’s still a well written Mystery-Thriller and I enjoyed it. It is primarily Character driven and I prefer more Plot driven, so I did periodically skim. But it kept me reading to the end.
July 29, 2017
Surprising how entertaining this was. Read it only because it was in the news mentioned in comparison to the author's apparent resemblance to his character of a womanizer TV executive. Turns out that was a minor character murdered in the first few pages. However, it was a fast, enjoyable read, murders, good cop, smart murderer and beautiful news reporter.
August 26, 2019
This is a serial murder mystery that is centered around the network TV news world. It has a very interesting plot and Mr. O'Reilly did not use a co-writer which I thought was interesting. I think he did a heck of a good job and I enjoyed it very much.
October 20, 2019
The story of a News Anchor treated unfairly by arrogant powerful executives who only cared about themselves and all others were meaningless pawns in their game. As readers we get to understand what motivates this News Anchor to believe he is justified in killing - "righteous slaughter."
November 25, 2020
This book came into my hands because I enjoyed Bill's 'Killing' series of books. This book, however is much different.
It's not a bad story.
I prefer when an author shows me the story details rather than telling me.
It's not a bad story.
I prefer when an author shows me the story details rather than telling me.
August 28, 2023
English is not my mother tongue, this was the first "big" book that I read for my own and it was ok, it's not a masterpiece, but it had good moments. At the very beginning when they were in Argentina they "spoke Spanish" and it didn't have any sense at all in Spanish 🤣
June 2, 2017
I didn't know he had written a mystery. I really liked it. I haven't read anything he's written and I liked that it was set in his line of work. A little insight as to what goes on there.
June 9, 2017
Sorry. I prefer his non-fiction.
November 24, 2018
288 pages
July 18, 2019
Listened to this audiobook on the way home, mostly as a joke. The story was poorly written and I couldn't help but cringe at some points, but it did help 5 hours pass.
August 19, 2020
Exceptional work of suspense and excitement! Great in-depth written characters. Edge of seat page turner! Highly recommend!
April 18, 2021
The story was good, but the writing was just okay. I think Bill does better with non fiction.
December 18, 2021
Wow, great book by Bill O'Reilly. He is a wonderful author. Totally engaging, action packed. Great character development. I couldn't put it down!
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