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Murder on Line One is the debut novel from broadcaster and BBC Journalist Jeremy Vine. It has been published by HarperCollins.
Darkness looms over sunny Sidmouth, when an unsolved murder comes to the attention of late-night radio talk show host Edward Temmis.
Recently sacked from his beloved job after a devastating tragedy, Edward is cast adrift – until he meets Stevie, whose grandmother, a devoted listener, died in a suspicious fire last year. Well, nobody hurts his listeners and helping Stevie might just give him the purpose he needs.
Joined by his old fling, Kim, they discover Stevie’s grandmother wasn’t the only one of his listeners targeted – this is just the tip of the iceberg.
But who is pursuing his ageing audience and why? And can Edward, Stevie and Kim get to the bottom of this mystery before it’s too late?
Jeremy Vine dials up the drama in Murder on Line One, a twisty-turny whodunnit that crackles with intrigue and old-school radio nostalgia. Set in the deceptively sleepy town of Sidmouth, this novel gives readers a classic small-town mystery with a very modern twist: a killer with a curious obsession for late-night radio listeners.
The plot itself? It’s juicy! Layered with red herrings, eerie clues, and the occasional microphone metaphor. The pacing picks up as the stakes get higher, and Vine’s experience in the broadcasting world adds authentic flair to the late-night radio setting—it’s atmospheric and oddly cozy, even as things get dark.
While the tension builds nicely, the story does take a little while to find its groove at the start. A few early chapters feel more exposition-heavy than needed, and Edward’s internal monologue occasionally treads the line between reflective and repetitive.
Murder on Line One is a clever, surprisingly emotional murder mystery that blends radio drama charm with real suspense. Jeremy Vine proves he’s not just a voice for the airwaves—he’s got one heck of a voice for crime fiction too.
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