Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh (1945) is set in New Zealand, where Inspector Alleyn conducts wartime counterespionage work. It’s grand.
Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh (1945) is set in New Zealand, where Inspector Alleyn conducts wartime counterespionage work. It’s grand.
Agatha Christie helped to launch the historical mystery sub-genre with DEATH COMES AS THE END (1944). The woman was a true innovator.
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.
HOME SWEET HOMICIDE (1944) by Craig Rice has the most amazing child detectives. And Jeffrey Marks (Crippen & Landru) is back!
HOME SWEET HOMICIDE (1944) by Craig Rice is charming, funny, AND a great mystery. Guest Jeffrey Marks (Crippen & Landru) joins us!
Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin join us to discuss their wonderful mystery novel The Bletchley Riddle, which is set during World War II.
Joining us to discuss the Golden Age of Mystery is the wonderful Otto Penzler (The Mysterious Press and The Mysterious Bookshop).
GREEN FOR DANGER (1944) by Christianna Brand is a wonderful wartime mystery with a Golden Age bent. Guest Sergio Angelini joins us!
GREEN FOR DANGER (1944) by Christianna Brand is set in a British hospital during the Blitz. It’s a standout among Golden Age mysteries.
Dr. Rob Willingham provides historical perspective about wartime espionage thriller THE MINISTRY OF FEAR (1943) by Graham Greene.
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