These kind of books always grab me and I also found this one to be captivating with its story and the want to find out how it was all going to conclude.

It was cleverly woven and I found, as I continued reading, I started to get more invested. It was perhaps a little sluggish to set and it took me about 100 pages to find my grounding in the story; every reader is different.

I found I liked the characters and enjoyed following their lives and developments. The setting too also added to the setting.

The main central plot itself was intriguing - with a million pound con targeting the older generation and twists and turns I didn’t expect. It kept me guessing and I always looked forward to returning back to the book to uncover more of the plot as it went along.

Shenanigans in Sidmouth..
The first of a new murder mystery series, Sidmouth set, featuring late night talk show radio host Edward Temmis. When details of an unsolved murder fall at his feet, Edward may well have found his raison d’etre. With the assistance of a few choice friends, Edward begins to dig - who exactly could possibly be targeting an older range audience and, more specifically, why? A rather convoluted whodunit with an eclectic cast of characters, a detailed backdrop and a plot populated with plenty of turns and laced with a wry humour as Vine weaves his own fond feelings for the broadcasting industry throughout the narrative.

What a gem of a read , a treasure of a story. Jeremy has a huge talent for writing which I found in his previous book however this one is a different genre completely. This time it's a crime/mystery/thriller and couldn't be any further away from “ The Diver and the Lover”.

This is adorable and I devoured it. The character of Edward is one I couldn't help but love and just wanted to give him a big hug and tell him he was supported and loved. (think “A Man called Ove” & “ The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window” type character. )

Edward lost his son a while back in a hit and run and he sometimes finds himself thinking Matty is still around. Edward was a radio presenter on a popular evening radio show but taking so much time off he was let go. As he finds this out from his boss whilst walking on the seafront, they are hit by an abnormal wave and Edward rescues her. He takes on a new job at a garden centre and soon meets Stevie who sought him out as her grandmother, now deceased, listened to Edward all the time and even contacted him. Stevie is suspicious about her grandmother's death and wants Edward to find out about the communications she had with him- something he knows nothing about.

I can’t say how much I loved this (but heck I’m trying!). Edward is an adorable character as is Stevie (in a different way) and it's a wonderful plot, cleverly crafted. Please write more Jeremy! No pressure! Loved this doesn’t cover it. 10* if I could. One of my books of the year 2025.

Excellent debut murder mystery from Jeremy. The story manages to expose some despicable crimes while using a radio station as the backdrop. Murder, blackmail, online scamming and a hint of romance combine to make a really good read.