The Business Trip: A Novel

· Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Andrew Eiden, Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick, Fred Berman, Gail Shalan, Hillary Huber, Jennifer Pickens, John Pirhalla, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Kirby Heyborne, and Tim Campbell
12 reviews
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This program features multicast narration.

“The ensemble of narrators adds great depth to this audiobook, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the richness of well-defined characters...The result is a riveting audiobook that will keep listeners hooked from start to surprising finish.” — AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)

"A stunning and accomplished debut, with hugely relatable characters and an addictive storyline that kept me turning the pages well into the night. Bravo!" --BA Paris, New York Times bestselling author

"Wow, The Business Trip was nonstop twists and turns. I loved the unusual way that the story was told, and I kept reading all day long because I couldn't wait to see how it ended!" -- Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author

THE BUSINESS TRIP is the gripping, page-turning debut from author Jessie Garcia.

Stephanie and Jasmine have nothing and everything in common. The two women don’t know each other but are on the same plane. Stephanie is on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. After a few days, they text their friends the same exact messages about the same man—the messages becoming stranger and more erratic.

And then the two women vanish. The texts go silent, the red flags go up, and the panic sets in. When Stephanie and Jasmine are each declared missing and in danger, it begs the questions: Who is Trent McCarthy? What did he do to these women— or what did they do to him?

Twist upon twist, layer upon layer, where nothing is as it seems, The Business Trip takes you on a descent into the depths of a mastermind manipulator. But who is playing who?

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This program features multicast narration. “The ensemble of narrators adds great depth to this audiobook, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the richness of well-defined characters...The result is a riveting audiobook that will keep listeners hooked from start to surprising finish.” — A...

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12 reviews
Darcia Helle
January 19, 2025
I listened to this book. And now I’m done. The story is: ➛Implausible ➛Full of unlikable, reprehensible characters But if you love unlikable characters who behave in appalling ways, you might love this book. I listened to the audiobook. The full cast of narrators do a fantastic job. I mean, I hated them because they were so damn good at being awful. *I received a free audiobook download from Macmillan Audio.*
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Terri Chlapek
December 16, 2024
4.5 Stars. I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by a full cast. The narration was very good with all the characters distinct. If you want a book that you won't be able to figure out what really happened, this might be right up your alley. I don't think there's any way anyone could see what was coming. I was so into this book! It all starts with a woman who is being abused by a man and plans her escape. After that.... You'll just have to read it to see. It would be too easy to give something away. Thanks to MacMillan Audio for the audiobook. All thoughts are my own.
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Ana C. M. (Booksy.Tx.Ana)
July 30, 2025
Oh, twisted! What a ride of a book this was. Holy twisted everything. I could totally feel the friend’s suspicions when they got the Trent text. Immediate suspension and skepticism.There were multiple points of view, which was amazing and such a unique way to do a thriller. It was a bit difficult to keep up with at first, but I caught up. Such a great read.
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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. Her non-fiction books My Life with the Green and Gold: Tales from 20 Years of Sportscasting and Going for Wisconsin Gold: Stories of our State Olympians won Midwest Book Awards, and her documentary Leaps and Bounds: The Men Who Changed Track and Field was featured in over a dozen film festivals. 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.
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. Her non-fiction books My Life with the Green and Gold: Tales from 20 Years of Sport...

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