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The Line

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The Line

By: Tim Weaver
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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Summary

A career-making rumor about a Hollywood icon could save a struggling journalist—or destroy her—in this twisting and atmospheric short story by Sunday Times bestselling author Tim Weaver.

Los Angeles, 1985. Journalist Hallie Pitney is fighting to keep her head above water selling minor stories to gossip magazines. She still dreams of her byline on something better—something that could finally launch her career.

Then a whisper reaches her: a legendary movie star may be hiding a devastating secret. For Hallie, this could be the story that changes everything. But a dark choice lurks behind Hollywood’s shuttered gates: the story of a lifetime—or everything she stands for.

Tim Weaver’s The Line is part of the Deadly Ambition collection, stories about greed, control, and the sinister side of making dreams come true. They can be read or listened to in one bingeable sitting.

©2026 by Tim Weaver. (P)2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Anthologies & Short Stories Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Psychological Short Stories Thriller & Suspense
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sorry was quick and easy to listen to. there was no real room for character development in this story

how short the story was and how selfish people can be

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i appreciated the intriguing premise and the little moments that kept me curious. tim weaver definitely knows how to build a mystery, and there were some interesting ideas here. not quite a standout read for me, but still an enjoyable experience in parts.

a clever mystery, just not my favourite ⭐⭐

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I love the Tim Weaver books so it was a delight to have a short story available in audiobook form.

Atmospheric

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