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?

Sunday Times bestseller list 4 May 2025

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

'Hugely enjoyable' Janice Hallett

'Full of heart' C.L. Taylor

'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

‘Atmospheric and with lots of charm, you’ll whip right through it’ The Daily Mirror

‘A hymn to the art of a radio phone-in … a surprisingly touching and funny read’ Daily Telegraph

‘The overriding sense from his debut is that he has real affection for those who call in’ Evening Standard

‘Clever’ Literary Review

'Elegant and engaging' Daily Mail

'A compelling, clever slice of cosy mystery' Woman's Own

Jeremy Vine is a journalist and broadcaster who reaches millions of listeners and viewers per week. He hosts a daily breakfast show on Channel 5 and a peak slot on BBC Radio 2 every lunchtime, presenting news, views, interviews and popular guests on Britain’s most listened-to radio news programme. He has previously hosted Eggheads, Points of View, Crimewatch and Panorama among others, and presents the general election infographics. His early obsession was with Agatha Christie, after his mum gave him Hercule Poirot’s Christmas when he was eleven. By eighteen he had read all sixty-six Agathas, but he waited forty years to write about his first murder. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he rides a penny farthing.