Death on the Line

Retiree Judith Spears' embarks on her second adventure when a body is discovered on a picturesque heritage steam railway. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.

Murder has arrived on the rails…

When a body is discovered on a picturesque heritage steam railway, Judith Spears finds herself drawn into another deadly mystery.

Alongside DS Raymond Collins and DC Sarah Eastly, she must navigate a tight-knit world of rivalries, secrets, and simmering grudges—where every enthusiast has something to hide.

Because behind the charm of polished engines and nostalgic journeys lies something far more dangerous.

Someone is willing to kill.

And when an attempt is made on Judith’s life, the stakes become all too real.

As suspicion falls on everyone involved, Judith must use her sharp instincts and unconventional methods to uncover the truth—

Before the next stop on the line…

is murder.

Judith Spears was expecting a quiet retirement.

Instead, she’s investigating a killing at a country estate.

When a loud-mouthed media celebrity is accused of murder, he insists he’s been framed—and for reasons Judith would rather keep to herself, she’s inclined to believe him.

So she agrees to help.

As Judith begins to dig, it quickly becomes clear that nothing about the case is straightforward.

Secrets lurk behind polite smiles.
Alibis don’t quite hold.
And someone is determined to keep the truth buried.
Unfortunately for them—

Judith Spears doesn’t know how to stop asking questions.…