Best selling authors Lee & Andrew Child join Eric to talk about the latest Jack Reacher novel, Better Off Dead. Wanda M. Morris discusses her debut novel, All Her Little Secrets. And William Boyle talks about his latest novel, Shoot The Moonlight Out. And co-creator SW Lauden joins in as co-host to say goodbye for the final episode. As always, than…

It's a great mix of four authors this time featuring best seller Anthony Horowitz (A Line To Kill), Kimi Cunningham Grant (These Silent Woods), Ted Flanagan (Every Hidden Thing) and Raquel Reyes (Mango, Mambo and Murder) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar KnockOut by…

Eric Rickstad (I Am Not Who You Think I Am) joins Eric as co-host and interviews with authors John Copenhaver (The Savage Kind) Dennis Palumbo (Panic Attack) and Alverne Ball (Blue Religion) plus She Said/She Said reviews Nanny Needed by Georgina Cross. All music used by Permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:…

Eric is joined by co-host Frank Zafiro and guests Amanda Jayatissa (My Sweet Girl), Suruthi Bala & Hannah Maguire from Redhanded! the podcast and the new book, and Swedish author Tove Alsterdal (We Know You Remember) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar South Street St…

It's the end of summer and we have a super sized episode for you. 5 amazing authors including Matthew Fitzsimmons (Constance), Rachel Howzell Hall (These Toxic Things) Taylor Moore (Down Range), Tessa Lunney (Autumn Leaves, 1922) and Elisabeth De Mariaffi (The Retreat) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this e…

Eric is joined by co-host Naomi Hirahara (Clark and Division) and authors Andrea Bartz (We Were Never Here), SF Kosa (The Night We Burned) and Claire Douglas (Then She Vanishes) all music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Warm Up Suit by Broke For Free Breakfast With Tiffany …

Eric talks to authors Bracken MacLeod (Closing Costs), best-seller Shari Lapena (Not A Happy Family) and Chris Offut (The Killing Hills) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Bring Me The Night by Broke For Free Enchanter by The Polish Ambassador Something Elated by Bro…

Eric talks with mega-bestsellers Karin Slaughter (False Witness) Brad Parks (Unthinkable) and Glen Erik Hamilton (Island of Thieves) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Jazz Mango by Joey Pecoraro The Queen Will See You by The Mini Vandals Warm Up Suit by Broke For Fr…

Accomplished authors turned co-writers Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver talk their new collaboration, Choose Me. Willa C Richards on her debut novel The Comfort of Monsters. Also Palm Springs noir contributing authors Tod Goldberg, Janet Fitch and Barbara DeMarco-Barrett. Plus reviews of Razorblade Tears and Arsenic & Adobo. All music used by permiss…

Cate Holahan (Her Three Lives) joins Eric from the co host seat along with guests Tracy Clark (Runner) and Morgan Cry (Thirty-One Bones) Plus She Said/She Said reviews In My Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley Winstead All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Breakfast With Ti…

For the first time and entire episode is given over to a single author. And who else but Joe R Lansdale? His latest is Moon Lake but he has dozens of novels, hundreds of short stories, films, TV episodes and more. Eric and Joe engage in a wide-ranging conversation about his storied career. All music is used by permission under the creative commons …

Laura McHigh returns to the co host chair with Eric as he talks with award-winning writer SA Cosby (Razorblade Tears) Maureen Johnson (The Box In The Woods) and a discussion about LGBTQ authors with Greg Herren and Dharma Kelleher. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar …

It's an all Scandinavian special! Eric is joined by Icelandic authors Eva Björg Ægisdóttir (Girls Who Lie), Sólveig Pálsdóttir (Silenced) along with British author who writes about Iceland, Quentin Bates (the office Gunnhilder series), who also translates many books into English. And from Sweden, Carin Gerhardsen (Black Ice, the Hammarby series) Al…

It's a full slate of authors from across genres. Crime writer David Swinson and his new coming-of-age tale, City on the Edge. Best selling horror writer Josh Malerman (BIrdbox) with his new novel, Goblin. Joani Elliott and her humorous novel, The Audacity of Sara Grayson. Eli Cranor and his upcoming novel, Don't Know Tough. And Stephen Mack Jones w…

Co-host Ellen Byron joins Eric to talk cozy mysteries and help introduce legendary thriller writer Linwood Barclay (Find You First) and debut author Mia Manansala (Arsenic and Adobo) Eric and Ellen are joined by Jennifer J Chow and Olivia Matthews to discuss the origins of the cozy mystery as we know it today. Plus a visit from resident reviewers T…

In a jam-packed episode Eric talks to authors Chris Whitaker (We Begin At The End) Amy Suiter Clarke (Girl, 11) and Nicci French (The Other Side Of The Door). Plus, the duo behind the Best of Manhunt collections and She Said/She Said reviews Don't Turn Around by Jessica Barry All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in…

Author Kris Calvin joins Eric as guest co host. Featuring interviews with Alma Katsu (Red Widow) Peter Swanson (Every Vow You Break) and Wallace Stroby (Heaven's A Lie). All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Blue Break by Silent Partner Downtown by Podington Bear Hungar…

Eric talks with three amazing authors with the help of guest co-host Erica Ruth Neubauer (Death At Wedgefield Manor) Legendary creator of Maisie Dobbs, Jacqueline Winspear, debut author and criminal defense attorney Nadine Matheson and thriller writer Ell Marr all discus their latest books. All music used by permission under the creative commons li…

Eric springs a surprise co[hosting gig on the Malmons in this episode, then he talks with Peter Robinson, author of the long-running DCI Banks novels series. Debut author Robyn Gigl (By Way Of Sorrow) and French author Johana Gustawsson (Blood Song) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blu…

Small press and self published authors are in the spotlight this week. Writers like Mick McCrary, Jonathan Brown, Delia C Pitts, Murphy Morrison and Greg Hickey all chat with Eric. Plus we hear from Gabriel Valjean, Mark Atley, Eric Dezenhall and Sandra Wells. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode in…

Eric is joined in the co-host seat by author Greg Levin (In Wolves' Clothing, The Exit Man, Sick To Death). They talk with debut medical thriller author Tammy Euliano (Fatal Intent) Thriller writer Rio Youers (Lola On Fire) and true crime author Harold Schechter (Maniac) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this…

Eric is joined by TV writer Lindsey Allen, winner of our co-host for a day contest! They speak with legendary author JA Jance, thriller writer Steve Berry and novelist and screenwriter Daniel Pyne. Plus Eric is joined to answer A Question by author Jake Hinkson and the team behind Renee Patrick, Rosemarie and Vince Keenan. All music used by permiss…

Author Julia Dahl (writer of the Rebekah Roberts series) joins Eric as co-host to talk with Dana Stabenow (the Kate Shugak series and Liam Campbell series), cold war spy novelist Paul Vidich and author and forensics expert Jennifer Graeser Dornbush (Hole In The Woods). Plus the Malmons review the latest from Jess Lourey and Matthew Iden All music u…

Eric talks with German best seller Sebastian Fitzek about his new novel, The Package, then Isabella Maldonado about her new series starter The Cipher, then debut author Fiona King Foster about The Captive. Plus, a new segment - A Question - with Jason Pinter and Nick Petrie discussing long running series and how they keep up the quality. All music …

We're back from hiatus and here for the new season. Eric talks with Swedish superstars Lars Kepler about their latest, Lazarus. Lee Goldberg stops by with his new Even Ronin thriller, Bone Canyon. And debut author Nev March is here with her mystery Murder In Old Bombay. Plus a visit from resident book reviewers The Malmons. Music used by permission…

3 authors, 3 doctors! Plus a fall book preview featuring recommended books coming out later this year. All music use by permission. Music in this episode includes: Keep It Tight by John Deley Menilmontant by Latche Swing The Diplomatic Scandal by The Polish Ambassador Boots for Seven Miles by Kielokaz They Went Shopping by Captive Portal Luminous b…

Four authors with three books join Eric to talk abotu their latest including co-authors Smith Henderson and Jon Marc Smith (Make The Cry) Heather Young (The Distant Dead) and debut author Micah Nemerever. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: I Found a New Baby by Underscore Orkestra A Lil …

Eric is joined by Nancy Stohlman to talk about flash fiction and her new book Going Short. Plus authors Beau Johnson and Ryan Sayles. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: The Diplomatic Scandal by The Polish Ambassador Urchins by Rondo Brothers You Like It by Vibe Tracks Chuuch BY The Good…

Three great authors this time including debut thriller writer David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Winter Counts) the amazing Johnny Shaw (The Southland) and Jospeh Reid (Departure) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Skuba Drive by Quincas Moreira Breakfast With Tiffany by Broke For Free Fuck It b…

It's a cornucopia of accents on the show this week as four authors from all over the world discuss four very different books. With Gigi Pandian, David Joy, Poppy Gee and Jax Miller. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix Soma by teeho x VYVCH Enchanter by The Pol…

Co-Host Halley Sutton (The Lady Upstairs) joins Eric to chat with SA Cosby (Blacktop Wasteland) and SC Perkins (Lineage Most Lethal) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Boots for Seven Miles by Kielokaz El Fuego BY Polyrhythmics Sundrops by The Polish Ambassador Feeling Like A Delicate Co…

Eric is joined by three wonderful authors - Lee Matthew Goldberg (The Ancestor), Lydia Kang (Opium and Absinthe) and Timothy Jay Smith (Fire on the Island) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Caye caulker by Kapnobatai Fake by EME HACHE Feeling Like A Delicate Cookie by Captive Portal Lum…

Guest co-host Cheryl Head joins Eric to chat with Steve Hockensmith (Holmes on the Range) and Sara Sligar (Take Me Apart) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: ChaCha Fontanez by Jimmy Fontanez I Don't Know Why by Pimpstrut Local 13 Hungaria by Latche Swing Keep It Tight by John Deley Liam …

Eric talks with authors Michael Elias (You Can Go Home Now), Jennifer Chow (Mimi Lee Gets A Clue) and Richard Prosch (the Dan Spalding series) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Right Place, Right Time by Silent Partner Reckoning by Podington Bear Uptown by Podington Bear Violet by Podin…

Eric talks with Scottish author Peter May (Lockdown), mystery author Jill Orr (The Full Scoop) and the triumphant return of SW Lauden (Good Girls Don't) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Cockpit by Silent Partner Dollar Dub by Midnight North Rocker Chicks by Audionautix Time Piece by Si…

Author Faye Snowden joins Eric for co hosting duties this time as they talk with writers Nikki Dolson (Love and other Criminal Behavior) and Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) Plus Staff Picks from Book People in Austin, TX. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: All Hot Lights by …

Eric talks with Kimberly McCreight (A Good Marriage) Tom Pitts (Cold Water) and Mary Keliikoa. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Dollar Dub by Midnight North Ubiquitous by Diamond Ortiz Up Above by Letter Box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Co-Host Jennifer Hillier joins Eric for talks with legendary Sara Paretsky and thriller writer Reece Hirsch. Plus Staff Picks from Left Bank Books and Mysterious Galaxy All music use by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Sunday by Otis McDonald Grand Navy Plaza by Silent Partner Blue Break by Silent Partn…

Special guest co-Host Erica Ruth Neubauer (Murder at the Mena House) joins Eric to talk with Marcia Clark (Final Judgement) Jason Pinter (Hide Away) and Andrew Mayne (The Girl Beneath The Sea) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Seven Twenty by Diamond Ortiz Grand Navy Plaza by Silent Par…

Special guets co-hosts E.A. Aymar and Sarah Chen (The Swamp Killers) talk with Sheena Kamal (Never Go Back) and Matthew Quirk (Hour of the Assassin) All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Skuba Drive by Quincas Moreira Blue Highway by Podington Bear ChaCha Fontanez by Jimmy Fontanez Jazz In …

Eric talks with authors Amy Engel (The Familiar Dark), Michael Ledwidge (Stop At Nothing) and ML Huie (Spitfire) Plus a visit from the Malmons for some new book recommendations All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Skuba Drive by Quincas Moreira Reckoning by Podington Bear Urchins by Rondo …

Special guest co-host Laura McHugh joins Eric to talk with authors Peter Swanson (Eight Perfect Murders) and Maxine Mei-Fung Chung (The Eighth Girl) Plus a talk with the Malmons. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Running Through the Aisles by The Barr Brothers Right Place, Right Time by…

Eric talks with author Scott Phillips (That Left Turn at Albuquerque) James Queally (Line of Sight) Plus we highlight indie bookstores and publishers still open for business during the lockdown. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Foundation by Vibe Tracks Slotcar by Podington Bear Smooth…

Eric is on his own this time out while everyone else is hiding in their virus bunkers, but he managed to get great interviews with authors Elizabeth Little (Pretty As A Picture) Scott Carson (who is really Michael Koryta in disguise) and Sarah Pinborough (Dead To Her) and features an elevator pitch from Faye Snowden. All music used by permission un…

Special guest co-host Alison Gaylin joins Eric to talk with LC Shaw (The Network), Hilary Davidson (Don't Look Down) and Suzanne Redfearn (In An Instant) Plus a visit from the Malmons and Staff Picks from legendary Murder by the Book in Houston, TX All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Ryth…

Special guest co-host Meg Gardiner (the Unsub thrillers) joins Eric to talk with thriller writers Brad Taylor (Hunter Killer) and Dana Haynes (St. Nicholas Salvage and Wrecking). Plus an Elevator Pitch from Glen Dyer. Sponsored by Blackstone Publishing. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:…

Special guest co-host Lori Rader-Day joins Eric to talk with Kate Kessler and Kim Taylor Blakemore. Plus, the Malmons with book reviews. This episode sponsored by Sisters In Crime. Visit sistersincrime.org for more info. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: How We Like It by Dan Lebowitz R…

Alex Segura joins Eric as guest co-host as they welcome authors Steph Post and Bryan Gruley to talk about their latest books. Also the debut of a new segment, Staff Picks, where bookstores share their picks for what's hot. This episode features Once Upon A Crime bookstore in Minneapolis, MN. (onceuponacrimebooks.com) All music used by permission un…

My special guest co-host this time is Wendy Heard, author of The Kill Club. Joining us is John Vercher (Three-Fifths) and Tori Eldridge (The Ninja Daughter) Plus, a meeting of the Writer Types book club with Dan & Kate Malmon. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Funk by Podington Bear Run…

Special guest co-host Alafair Burke joins Eric to talk with Kate White and Steph Cha. Eric talks with four Australian authors on a tour of the U.S. - Emma Viskic, Sulari Gentill, Jock Serong and Robort Gott. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Foundation by Vibe Tracks Knock Knock by Podi…