EPISODES
Dorothy L Sayers Books
August 27, 2024
Z.J. Czupor (Zoltan James) joins us for another episode to discuss Dorothy L. Sayers books – Gaudy Night, Strong Poison, The Nine Tailors, and more. We’re so glad former guest Dan Drake told us to read Strong Poison before Gaudy Night. Game changer. Let us know if you agree …
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Harriet Vane in Gaudy Night
August 13, 2024
Dorothy L. Sayers is one of the Queens of Crime, and we dig deep into Strong Poison and Gaudy Night with the help of our fabulous guest, Z.J. Czupor (pen name Zoltan James). We thought we didn’t like Harriet Vane. But we were wrong. She’s complex, no question, but she won us over.
Listen →
Glacier National Park Mystery Series
August 5, 2024
Christine Carbo keeps Sarah and Carolyn turning pages because the suspense is killing us. She also reminds us why we both love Glacier National Park so very much. It’s The Wild Inside, folks. Listen in (no spoilers, we promise!) and buy the book!
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Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer
July 31, 2024
You've heard of Georgette Heyer. Or you haven't. Either way, you'll want to get in on this episode. Our guest, Jennifer Kloester, is a font of knowledge on 1930s mysteries and regency romances. Listen, then prepare to set aside ~$1,487 to buy all 50+ of Heyer's books.
Listen →
Regency Romance Mystery Novel
July 10, 2024
Jennifer Kloester, expert on all things Georgette Heyer, joins Sarah and Carolyn from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to talk about regency romance mystery Death in the Stocks. Georgette and Jennifer make quite the team. We were riveted. You will want to listen in.
Listen →
Phantom Orbit by David Ignatius
June 16, 2024
David Ignatius is known for his uncanny ability to predict the next great national security headline, and his newest book, Phantom Orbit, had us on the edge of our seats. We’re talking space warfare, folks. This thriller is intriguing from start to finish. READ THIS BOOK!
Listen →
Rex Stout, Nero Wolfe & Archie
June 9, 2024
Okay, so we said we love Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin, but what we really meant is that we like Nero and love Archie! Rex Stout, you created a gem of a character in Archie. We talk all about it with Ira Brad Matetsky (The Wolfe Pack), who joins us on a second episode!
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Nero Wolfe Mystery Series: The League of Frightened Men
May 24, 2024
Ira Brad Matetsky (Werowance, The Wolfe Pack) joins Sarah and Carolyn to talk all things Nero Wolfe and never once asks how in creation they’ve never read a Nero Wolfe novel before now. It’s a mystery, folks, all the more so because we LOVE Nero and Archie Goodwin!
Listen →
Bearskin Novel by James A. Laughlin
May 10, 2024
James A. McLaughlin is the author of Panther Gap and Bearskin, which won the 2019 Edgar Award for Best First Novel and roughly a million more awards. The book’s a marvel, folks, and we’re still thinking about it long after reading. Listen in (no spoilers, so it’s safe!) and then get the book!
Listen →
God Knows No Heroes: Norman Shabel
May 1, 2024
Norman Shabel is the author of eight novels, praised by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano as “terrific, fast-paced reads about the dark side of law enforcement and the judiciary.” Many of his stories are inspired by his career as a plaintiff’s attorney and prosecutor, where he witnessed injustice and oppression on a daily basis.
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Locked Room Mystery: The Three Coffins - The Hollow Man
April 18, 2024
Locked room mysteries are the bomb, folks. Are they still saying that? “The bomb?” Well, here at Tea, Tonic & Toxin we’re still saying it. And we mean it. Fun, short, enjoyable read. Get your Hollow Man on. Unless you’re in the UK, where you’ll get your Three Coffins on. Oh, and listen in.
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Carter Wilson - The Father She Went to Find
April 2, 2024
Carter Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of nine standalone psychological thrillers. He's an ITV Thriller Award finalist and five-time Colorado Book Award winner. We met with him and his cat, MacGuffin, at his home in Colorado to discuss his latest book, The Father She Went to Find.
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The Postman Always Rings Twice Novel and Films
March 13, 2024
In a dusty roadside diner, love ignites a murderous plot. Or maybe it’s just lust. Or maybe it’s shared psychopathology. Special guest Rebecca Heisler joins Sarah and Carolyn to talk about this groundbreaking noir tale. The postman does indeed rings twice. This story’s dark, folks.
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Barbara Nickless - Play of Shadows
February 27, 2024
Barbara Nickless is a Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling crime novelist who joined Sarah and Carolyn in their makeshift studio for a heartfelt discussion about her writing and research process, her travels, and her latest book, Play of Shadows. Amazing woman, amazing writer. You’ll love her.
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Nick and Nora in The Thin Man
February 13, 2024
Dashiell Hammett’s granddaughter Julie Rivett joins us on a second episode to discuss The Thin Man, Nick and Nora Charles, and all things Dashiell Hammett. Color us honored, which I envision as pleurigloss with a hint of alpha plaid. What a DELIGHTFUL conversation. Folks, you want to hear what Julie has to say. Trust me.
Listen →Dorothy L Sayers Books
Z.J. Czupor (Zoltan James) joins us for another episode to discuss Dorothy L. Sayers books – Gaudy Night, Strong Poison, The Nine Tailors, and more. We’re so glad former guest Dan Drake told us to read Strong Poison before Gaudy Night. Game changer. Let us know if you agree …
Harriet Vane in Gaudy Night
Dorothy L. Sayers is one of the Queens of Crime, and we dig deep into Strong Poison and Gaudy Night with the help of our fabulous guest, Z.J. Czupor (pen name Zoltan James). We thought we didn’t like Harriet Vane. But we were wrong. She’s complex, no question, but she won us over.
Glacier National Park Mystery Series
Christine Carbo keeps Sarah and Carolyn turning pages because the suspense is killing us. She also reminds us why we both love Glacier National Park so very much. It’s The Wild Inside, folks. Listen in (no spoilers, we promise!) and buy the book!
Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer
You've heard of Georgette Heyer. Or you haven't. Either way, you'll want to get in on this episode. Our guest, Jennifer Kloester, is a font of knowledge on 1930s mysteries and regency romances. Listen, then prepare to set aside ~$1,487 to buy all 50+ of Heyer's books.
Regency Romance Mystery Novel
Jennifer Kloester, expert on all things Georgette Heyer, joins Sarah and Carolyn from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to talk about regency romance mystery Death in the Stocks. Georgette and Jennifer make quite the team. We were riveted. You will want to listen in.
Phantom Orbit by David Ignatius
David Ignatius is known for his uncanny ability to predict the next great national security headline, and his newest book, Phantom Orbit, had us on the edge of our seats. We’re talking space warfare, folks. This thriller is intriguing from start to finish. READ THIS BOOK!
Rex Stout, Nero Wolfe & Archie
Okay, so we said we love Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin, but what we really meant is that we like Nero and love Archie! Rex Stout, you created a gem of a character in Archie. We talk all about it with Ira Brad Matetsky (The Wolfe Pack), who joins us on a second episode!
Nero Wolfe Mystery Series: The League of Frightened Men
Ira Brad Matetsky (Werowance, The Wolfe Pack) joins Sarah and Carolyn to talk all things Nero Wolfe and never once asks how in creation they’ve never read a Nero Wolfe novel before now. It’s a mystery, folks, all the more so because we LOVE Nero and Archie Goodwin!
Bearskin Novel by James A. Laughlin
James A. McLaughlin is the author of Panther Gap and Bearskin, which won the 2019 Edgar Award for Best First Novel and roughly a million more awards. The book’s a marvel, folks, and we’re still thinking about it long after reading. Listen in (no spoilers, so it’s safe!) and then get the book!
God Knows No Heroes: Norman Shabel
Norman Shabel is the author of eight novels, praised by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano as “terrific, fast-paced reads about the dark side of law enforcement and the judiciary.” Many of his stories are inspired by his career as a plaintiff’s attorney and prosecutor, where he witnessed injustice and oppression on a daily basis.
Dorothy L Sayers Books
Z.J. Czupor (Zoltan James) joins us for another episode to discuss Dorothy L. Sayers books – Gaudy Night, Strong Poison, The Nine Tailors, and more. We’re so glad former guest Dan Drake told us to read Strong Poison before Gaudy Night. Game changer. Let us know if you agree …
Harriet Vane in Gaudy Night
Dorothy L. Sayers is one of the Queens of Crime, and we dig deep into Strong Poison and Gaudy Night with the help of our fabulous guest, Z.J. Czupor (pen name Zoltan James). We thought we didn’t like Harriet Vane. But we were wrong. She’s complex, no question, but she won us over.
Glacier National Park Mystery Series
Christine Carbo keeps Sarah and Carolyn turning pages because the suspense is killing us. She also reminds us why we both love Glacier National Park so very much. It’s The Wild Inside, folks. Listen in (no spoilers, we promise!) and buy the book!
Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer
You've heard of Georgette Heyer. Or you haven't. Either way, you'll want to get in on this episode. Our guest, Jennifer Kloester, is a font of knowledge on 1930s mysteries and regency romances. Listen, then prepare to set aside ~$1,487 to buy all 50+ of Heyer's books.
Regency Romance Mystery Novel
Jennifer Kloester, expert on all things Georgette Heyer, joins Sarah and Carolyn from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to talk about regency romance mystery Death in the Stocks. Georgette and Jennifer make quite the team. We were riveted. You will want to listen in.
Phantom Orbit by David Ignatius
David Ignatius is known for his uncanny ability to predict the next great national security headline, and his newest book, Phantom Orbit, had us on the edge of our seats. We’re talking space warfare, folks. This thriller is intriguing from start to finish. READ THIS BOOK!
Rex Stout, Nero Wolfe & Archie
Okay, so we said we love Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin, but what we really meant is that we like Nero and love Archie! Rex Stout, you created a gem of a character in Archie. We talk all about it with Ira Brad Matetsky (The Wolfe Pack), who joins us on a second episode!
Nero Wolfe Mystery Series: The League of Frightened Men
Ira Brad Matetsky (Werowance, The Wolfe Pack) joins Sarah and Carolyn to talk all things Nero Wolfe and never once asks how in creation they’ve never read a Nero Wolfe novel before now. It’s a mystery, folks, all the more so because we LOVE Nero and Archie Goodwin!
Bearskin Novel by James A. Laughlin
James A. McLaughlin is the author of Panther Gap and Bearskin, which won the 2019 Edgar Award for Best First Novel and roughly a million more awards. The book’s a marvel, folks, and we’re still thinking about it long after reading. Listen in (no spoilers, so it’s safe!) and then get the book!
God Knows No Heroes: Norman Shabel
Norman Shabel is the author of eight novels, praised by Judge Andrew P. Napolitano as “terrific, fast-paced reads about the dark side of law enforcement and the judiciary.” Many of his stories are inspired by his career as a plaintiff’s attorney and prosecutor, where he witnessed injustice and oppression on a daily basis.
