Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality

🎙️ The plot thickens—and Peter James is taking the mic! I’m thrilled to welcome UK No. 1 bestselling author Peter James to Murder Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality! With more than 24 million books sold worldwide, this master of suspense has captivated readers with unexpected twists, sinister characters, and the unforgettable Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. Pull up a chair for suspense wit...

Family Secrets, Buried Truths & the Price of Remembering with John Infortunio What if uncovering your family’s past changed everything you believed about yourself? Join Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes on Murder Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality for a spotlight on author and longtime educator John Infortunio. His thrillers, Today Was Tomorrow and Destroyed by the Events of the Day, take readers...

What do secret societies, killer unicorns, Jane Austen, underground cities, classic board-game murder mysteries, and the ghostly legacy of Edgar Allan Poe have in common? Diana Peterfreund. On this episode of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes sits down with acclaimed author Diana Peterfreund for a fascinating conversation about writing across genres,...

T.K. Bush on Writing  Unveiled  While Working in Healthcare What does it take to write a psychological thriller while working full-time in healthcare? On this episode of  Murder Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality , I talk with T.K. Bush, author of  Unveiled , about her writing process. We discuss how she balances writing with her work as a radiographic and cardiovascular technologist, and how...

When technology can manipulate information faster than we can verify it, who—or what—do we trust to tell us the truth? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation where murder, mystery, mayhem, technology, politics, and morality collide. Duncan spent thirty years advising governments and companies on energy, infrastructure, transactions, and policy. He has also written nonfiction for internationa...

🎙️ What happens when the extraordinary enters an ordinary life—and certainty gives way to mystery? We welcome back author Lou Pugliese, whose new thriller, The Portal, has just been released! 📖 From an international career with Toyota to teaching business in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Lou brings a wealth of experience, extensive travel, and a love of obscure research to his fiction. His storie...

HIGH EXPOSURE: Romance, Danger & Faith with Debut Author Kelly Borjas What happens when a travel blogger running from her past—and from God—stumbles across a dead body in a snow-covered Colorado town? On this episode of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes welcomes debut romantic suspense author Kelly Borjas for a conversation about faith, fiction,...

🎙️ Chad Boudreaux on  Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality What does it take to lead when the stakes could not be higher? In this compelling episode, I speak with Chad Boudreaux about leadership, national security, resilience, public service, and navigating extraordinary responsibility. Chad’s remarkable career includes serving in several high-ranking positions at the U.S. Department o...

What happens when a 54-year-old woman loses her marriage, her job, and nearly everything she owns—and decides to start over in Paris? In this episode of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes welcomes debut author Lauren Johnson , author of The Soufflé Also Rises , a hilarious and fast-paced midlife reinvention mystery. Lizi Cleverly is broke, unemployed,...

Who Is Hunting Whom? — The God Hunter and the Search That Changes Everything 🎙️ What happens when a grieving child goes searching for God—only to discover that God was never lost in the first place? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes sits down with award-winning authors Annette Marie Griffin and Frane...

What happens when faith, history, literature, music, and a love of the mysterious come together in one remarkable storyteller? In this episode of Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes welcomes Avellina Balestri , a Catholic author, editor, historian, speaker, and musician whose creative work spans historical fiction, poetry, essays, literary scholarship,...

🎙️ FEATURED GUEST: SHARISSA BRADLEY Author • Podcaster • Speaker • Health Advocate Author of Journey Back to Health This Sunday on Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality, Sharissa Bradley joins Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes for an empowering conversation about the connection between mind, body, and emotional well-being. Drawing on her background in experimental psychology, nutrition, and ed...

🎙️  Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality  welcomes  Erik D’Souza ! This week, we’re heading to beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, to sit down with author, publisher, podcast host, and literary community leader  Erik D’Souza . As the co-owner of Timbercrest Publishing, Erik has dedicated his career to helping writers succeed while crafting compelling mysteries of his own. His acclai...

What happens when Earth itself becomes the greatest mystery of all? This week on  Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes sits down with  Colin Brush , author of the gripping science fiction thriller  EXO . Combining the intricate intrigue of a spy novel with breathtaking speculative fiction,  EXO  introduces readers to a future where humanity has abandoned...

What do wars, Pulitzer Prize-winninginvestigations, presidential elections, Hollywood screenplays, independentfilms, publishing, entrepreneurship, and faith have in common? John Winn-Miller. On this powerful episode of  Murder,Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality , we sit down with one of the mostaccomplished storytellers of our time. As an award-winning investigativereporter, foreign correspon...

In this uplifting episode of Murder Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes sits down with Jenifer Jennings , author of the new Christian children’s book Dotty Makes a Difference . Jenifer has been a lifelong lover of books, and that passion led her to become an author dedicated to writing faith-based children’s stories that encourage, inspire, and help young read...

  Maria Gallucci —award-winning REALTOR®, best-selling author, CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), and passionate advocate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Maria’s incredible journey began when, as a child, she interpreted for her Deaf parents, even helping them purchase their first home at just 12 years old. That life-changing experience inspired a remarkable career spanning more than 30 year...

In this thrilling episode of  Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality , host Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes welcomes debut thriller author Lindsay Kent to discuss her mind-bending psychological suspense novel,  My Twin the Murderer . What happens when identical DNA becomes the perfect alibi—or the perfect accusation? Lindsay takes listeners behind the scenes of her gripping debut thriller, whe...

What happens when an acclaimed author of contemporary fiction and young adult literature turns her attention to psychological suspense? Join host Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes on  Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality  as she welcomes bestselling author  Carol Snow— https://www.carolsnow.com/. From her early days as a freelance writer and editor to publishing beloved novels with Berkle...

🎙️ Chuck Richardson: What If Humanity Never Fell? Exploring Faith, Redemption, and Alternate Realities Through Christian Speculative Fiction What if Adam and Eve had never sinned? What would humanity look like if the Fall had never occurred? How can speculative fiction help us better understand God’s plan, redemption, and our relationship with Him? In this fascinating episode of  Murder, Mystery &...

What begins with a grandparent’s bedtime story can grow into a lifelong calling. In this inspiring episode of  Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , host  Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes  welcomes author  Helena Smrcek  for a conversation about storytelling, faith, suspense, and the transformative power of fiction. Helena shares how childhood evenings spent listening to her grandparent...

What happens when epic fantasy collides with powerful questions of morality, courage, and destiny? In this electrifying episode of  Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality , special guest author Terrance Niedziela Jr. steps into the spotlight to discuss his speculative fantasy novel,  Tales of Aras: Becoming Fire & Lightning . Join us as we explore the inspiration behind the world of...

Step into the shadows where suspense meets substance. Murder Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality is a captivating podcast where thrilling mysteries, true crime inspiration, unforgettable characters, and thought-provoking conversations collide. In this special episode, bestselling author Tricia Copeland joins the conversation to discuss suspense, storytelling, morality in fiction, and the deeper...

What happens when rugged adventure, political insight, Scottish clan warfare, moral conflict, and suspenseful storytelling collide? Ben Leman dives into the inspirations behind his thrilling fiction, his deep Texas roots, and the real-world experiences that shape his storytelling. In this captivating episode, Ben shares how his lifelong fascination with Scottish Highland clan conflicts inspired hi...

In this powerful episode of  Murder, Mystery, & Mayhem Laced with Morality , we sit down with  James L. Hill , a storyteller whose life journey is as layered and compelling as the characters he creates. Raised in the South Bronx during a turbulent era shaped by the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and cultural revolution, James developed a perspective forged through both chaos and curio...