Dead Air by Iain Banks

Shock-Jock local DJ Ken Nott is outrageous and outspoken. He has an eye for the ladies and a vitriolic point to make – several points, in fact. Banks doesn't let his faithful followers down with a real-life adventure described in convincing monologue by one of the strongest fictional characters I've ever met. Things are getting worrying though as Nott faces death threats and discovery of more than one misdemeanour with other men's wives. Another gripping read from Banks – as the sinister conclusion approaches, putting down the book becomes an impossible cause.