RQ Network Feed Drop – Cold Tapes– 001 Operation Antelope

This episode serves as a promotional drop for the new audio drama 'Cold Tapes' on the Rusty Quill Network, specifically introducing the first episode titled 'Operation Antelope.' Set in a remote Antarctic research base called Bowers Wilson, the story follows DCI Tessa McAllister as she investigates the murder of Andrew Fairfield, a British behavioural scientist, during the harsh Antarctic winter. With the base completely isolated and inaccessible for months, the investigation must proceed entirely remotely, relying on police interviews, covert recordings, and audio diaries. The victim was found at the bottom of a crevasse with blunt force trauma to the head, and his lack of proper winter gear raises suspicions of foul play. Complicating matters is the recent psychotic breakdown of the base’s engineer, Mark Rennick, whom Fairfield had publicly questioned, suggesting possible sabotage. With 16 suspects on the base and a jurisdictional maze involving the UK, US, and the Antarctic Treaty, the case is both logistically and emotionally intense. The episode ends with the assignment of 'Operation Antelope' and the introduction of key personnel, setting up a high-stakes psychological mystery. The episode also promotes 'From the Library of Jürgen Leitner,' a new Magnusverse novel by Jonathan Sims, set for release on October 27, 2026. The novel explores the dangerous, occult-filled library of the enigmatic collector Jürgen Leitner, where two employees—Hugh Franklin and Sebastian Everett—face personal and supernatural trials in their pursuit of knowledge. The narrative weaves their parallel stories into a haunting tale of obsession, belonging, and the cost of forbidden wisdom. The promotional tone blends intrigue with urgency, positioning both 'Cold Tapes' and the new novel as must-listen experiences for fans of psychological horror and mystery.