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Murder on Line One

The Sidmouth Murder Mysteries (Book 1)

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What to expect

The instant Sunday Times bestseller.

'A deftly-written whodunnit' Jennie Godfrey

There's a killer on the airwaves… and they're calling for you.

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, Edward meets Stevie, whose grandmother died in a suspicious fire. Well, nobody hurts his listeners and helping Stevie might just give him the purpose he needs.

Reinvigorated, Edward joins forces with Stevie and his old fling, Kim, only to uncover a sinister plot.

Can they get to the bottom of this mystery before it’s too late?

'Hugely enjoyable' Janice Hallett

'Full of heart' C.L. Taylor

Sunday Times bestseller list 4 May 2025

Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries.

Critics Review

'Funny yet poignant, cosy yet complex, familiar yet unique, I loved this deftly written whodunnit’ Jennie Godfrey, The List of Suspicious Things
'Strap yourself in for a wild ride … An intriguing, complex and hugely enjoyable small-town whodunnit, with vivid characters and a sophisticated plot. Can’t wait for the next instalment of this vibrant new series!' Janice Hallett, The Examiner
'Quirky, charming and full of heart. Jam-packed with engaging and eccentric characters, wit and energy … will appeal to fans of The Satsuma Complex and A Man Called Ove' C. L. Taylor, Every Move You Make
'A genuinely original concept, well-written with an ending that keeps you guessing' Jeffrey Archer, Traitors Gate
'Written with a fine eye for the elegant phrase, and laden with deftly sparkling comic touches, Jeremy Vine’s Murder On Line One serves both as a trenchant reflection on the grief that follows personal tragedy and a poignant love letter to a changing radio industry. A meditative and polished mystery debut' Vaseem Khan
n ‘Atmospheric and with lots of charm, you’ll whip right through it’n The Daily Mirrorn
‘A hymn to the art of a radio phone-in … a surprisingly touching and funny read’ Daily Telegraph
n ‘The overriding sense from his debut is that he has real affection for those who call in’n Evening Standardn
n ‘Clever’n Literary Reviewn
n 'Elegant and engaging' n Daily Mailn
n 'A compelling, clever slice of cosy mystery'n Woman's Ownn

User Reviews

Book 4.0
Narration 4.0
Author Jeremy Vine
Narrator Jeremy Vine
Series The Sidmouth Murder Mysteries
Duration 11 hours and 18 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008707088
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Availability AU, GB, IE, US
Rating
4.0 (1 review)
Narration
4.0 (1 review)

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