Killer Pitch

About This Audiobook

Matthew Costello delivers a sharp, dialogue-rich mystery that blends the cutthroat world of television development with the cozy charm of a small English village. What starts as a promising workshop in Cherringham—where six writers compete for a coveted TV deal—quickly spirals into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when sinister threats replace script revisions. The premise is clever: what happens when ambition meets paranoia in a place where everyone has something to hide? Costello keeps the tension dialed up, trading typical cozy tropes for a darker, more cerebral thriller that still feels grounded in human stakes. The audiobook thrives on its ensemble cast of flawed, driven characters, each with their own secrets and motives, making every interaction crackle with potential danger. If you crave mysteries where the real mystery isn’t whodunit but *who’s next*, this is your audiobook.

Neil Dudgeon’s narration is the secret weapon here, a masterclass in tonal versatility. His crisp RP accent lends the setting authenticity, while his ability to shift seamlessly between wry humor, simmering tension, and outright menace breathes life into Costello’s sharp, conversational prose. Dudgeon nails the rhythms of Costello’s dialogue, making even the most mundane exchanges feel charged with subtext. He’s particularly effective in the quieter moments—pausing just long enough to let the listener feel the dread creeping in—before launching into a rapid-fire confrontation or revelation. The result is an immersive experience that makes the 3.5 hours disappear.