Episode 110: Death Comes as the End – Agatha Christie and the Historical Fiction Mystery Novel

Agatha Christie helped to launch the historical mystery sub-genre with DEATH COMES AS THE END (1944). The woman was a true innovator.

Episode 109: Death Comes as the End – Agatha Christie – Max Mallowan – Stephen Glanville – Heqanakht

DEATH COMES AS THE END (1944) by Agatha Christie is set in 2000 BC! We know. It’s so awesome we can’t stand it.

Episode 108: Childhood Detective Books: Home Sweet Homicide by Craig Rice (Guest Jeffrey Marks)

HOME SWEET HOMICIDE (1944) by Craig Rice has the most amazing child detectives. And Jeffrey Marks (Crippen & Landru) is back!

Episode 107: Home Sweet Homicide by Craig Rice (with Special Guest Jeffrey Marks, Crippen & Landru)

HOME SWEET HOMICIDE (1944) by Craig Rice is charming, funny, AND a great mystery. Guest Jeffrey Marks (Crippen & Landru) joins us!

Episode 105: The Bletchley Riddle (Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin)

Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin join us to discuss their wonderful mystery novel The Bletchley Riddle, which is set during World War II.

Episode 104: Otto Penzler and The Mysterious Bookshop

Joining us to discuss the Golden Age of Mystery is the wonderful Otto Penzler (The Mysterious Press and The Mysterious Bookshop).

Episode 103: Wartime Stories: Green for Danger by Christianna Brand

GREEN FOR DANGER (1944) by Christianna Brand is a wonderful wartime mystery with a Golden Age bent. Guest Sergio Angelini joins us!

Episode 102: Green for Danger by Christianna Brand

GREEN FOR DANGER (1944) by Christianna Brand is set in a British hospital during the Blitz. It’s a standout among Golden Age mysteries.

Episode 101: Graham Green Espionage Fiction (The Ministry of Fear)

Dr. Rob Willingham provides historical perspective about wartime espionage thriller THE MINISTRY OF FEAR (1943) by Graham Greene.

Episode 100: The Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene

THE MINISTRY OF FEAR (1943) by Graham Greene is a thrilling blend of espionage and psychological mystery set in wartime London.

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