Radioland Murders

A determined radio writer who becomes entangled in a string of murders. He spots a hidden pattern where others see only chaos and grows convinced of a larger conspiracy, despite police suspicion. His relentless pursuit of the truth drives the investigation and he orchestrates strategic moves to expose the killer.

A capable stage manager and director who guides the show through crisis while navigating personal upheaval. She teams with Roger to outsmart the killer and keeps the production alive, even as tensions rise between personal and professional loyalties.

The page boy who sits at the nexus of backstage operations, assisting with props and cues. His presence helps connect the writers to the performers and adds a human, watchful eye to the unfolding mystery.

A sound engineer whose brilliance masks a vengeful motive connected to stockholders and patents. His unraveling reveals a larger scheme tied to the invention of television, culminating in a dramatic confrontation.

The director of the night’s program who is murdered early on, setting off the investigation and pushing Penny into leadership. His death marks the crime wave that drives the plot forward.

The station’s powerful owner and sponsor figure whose authority is tested by the murders and the headlines. His demise intensifies the urgency to solve the case and secure the show’s future.

A trumpet player whose death opens the wave of murders and signals the killer’s reach into the studio’s musical core. The incident demonstrates how talent and tragedy intersect in the high-stakes environment.

The CPD detective leading the official inquiry, balancing procedure with the chaotic clues the writers uncover. His methodical approach contrasts with Roger’s improvisational sleuthing as they race to stop the killer.

Stage manager who is killed while attempting to fix a failing stage, embodying the danger inherent in live performances. His death heightens the urgency to solve the puzzle and keep the show on air.