Murder on Line One by Jeremy Vine
Edward Temmis thought his biggest problem was being booted off his beloved late-night radio show in Sidmouth. Turns out, losing your job is nothing compared to discovering someone might be bumping off your listeners. Enter Stevie, a sharp, determined young woman whose gran died in a suspicious fire, and Kim, Edward’s ex-flame who’s now an estate agent. Together, this unlikely trio dives into a mystery involving elderly fans, dodgy scams, and a killer who clearly didn’t get the memo about keeping things cozy in a seaside town. It’s part whodunnit, part midlife crisis, and all very British.
Jeremy Vine’s debut is what happens when a radio legend decides to swap phone-ins for felonies. Murder on Line One isn’t your usual high-octane thriller - it’s more like a slow-burn mystery with a wink and a nudge. Think Agatha Christie meets the quirks of local radio, with a dash of “what happens when your career goes up in smoke?”
A cozy crime caper with heart, humour, and just enough menace to keep you turning pages. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, or anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when your favourite radio host goes full Poirot.
