The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Join us for a Hamburg-based thriller and first in the Chastity Riley series. Blue Night by Simone Buchholz ⁠⁠ This is a book from one of our top 5 listener countries, Germany. Danke schön und entschuldigung für unseren schrecklichen akzent. No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, Mads reveals how Murdle could help in solving our case. Han blows her own logic puzzle trumpet...

Join us for our first book of 2024, an Australian read focusing on the Vietnamese community; All That's Left Unsaid, by Tracey Lien . No spoilers- we don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about the new series of Traitors and the excellent game, Werewolves / Mafia . In TV Tattle, we reminisce about Neighbours storylines of old. We also discuss 90s throwbacks such as magnetic...

Join us for our festive episode with A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries. This is from the British Library Crime Classics series and edited by Martin Edwards. We focus on the four stories written by women: - The Black Bag Left on a Doorstep - Catharine Louisa Pirkis - Death on the Air- Ngaio Marsh - On Christmas Day in the Morning- Margery Allingham - Give Me a Ring - Anthony Gil...

Join us in a TUCOTMS first, with a re-read of a pre-podcast classic, Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely. We have a double-helping of Queens of Crime! Barbara, crowned in Season 2 with Blanche Cleans Up, and the protagonist Blanche; a queen in her own right. We are also joined by a special guest, friend of the show and Maddy's mum, Sue. We reveal whodunnit, so read before you listen if you don...

Join us for an immersive Italian mystery with a young private detective. We reveal whodunnit, so read before you listen if you don't want the ending ruined! We also share spoilers for the film, Widows. In Mystery Business, Han shares an excellent unmasking of a petty criminal in her local area. In TV Tattle, we unpick the characters and gorgeous setting of The White Lotus Season 2 . We also di...

Join us for a dive into the murky underworld of the 1930s shipping industry. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, Han reveals some recently acquired 1970s Elizabeth Ferrars novels. In TV Tattle, we are delighted by the whimsy of The Lady Vanishes . It is a pleasing throwback to a pre-podcast read, The Wheel Spins We also discuss Race Across the...

Mes amies, it's here. We reflect on the findings of our 3 year investigation into the case of the missing salmon. We create a visual map and detailed timeline. We test the top theories and suspects. Who had the means, motive and opportunity? How was the salmon swiped at such speed? And who, oh who, is Gertrude? Listen in for shocking revelations, psychological analysis and silly shenanigans. R...

Join us for a chilling exploration of lust and jealousy in 1960s Tokyo. We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, there is an apology for an incident with tempura prawns. TV Tattle is both amazing and infuriating in equal measure. We swap notes on the soundtrack to Playgirl and a tantalising mention of The Lady Killer film. In Case Notes, we wonder...

Hope you enjoy listening to the trailer. If you would prefer to read then here is the transcript: Hello, my name is Maddy and I’m Hannah, we are reading-partners-in-crime. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors.  We review a book, find the sleuthing tips and hopefully, solve the case.  Welcome to the Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon. In Season 5, we will travel...

Join us for an iconic, international train journey with a sassy Poirot. It's Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Spoiler alert- we reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, Han quizzes Mads on Ags facts from a LRB podcast episode. In our new feature, TV Tattle, we swap notes on the Peter Ustinov and David Suchet versions of the book. In Case Notes, Han takes a tip from Poirot. And in...

Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! In a series first, we have an in-person planning meeting for Season 5. Mads gives Han an essential item for any good sleuth, donated by a fan of the show. There is also a throwback to former show sidekick, Hastings, of whom Mads sees a doppelganger. There are never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder. There are no spoilers in th...

Join us for a 1920s mystery of speakeasy sleuthing -  Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia ⁠ We don't reveal whodunnit but there are minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, we're thrilled by a Queen of Crime quest at Strand Bookstore, NYC . In Case Notes, our jaded lead investigator receives a pep talk from a new supporter. Purrcule Pawrot involves a 'ticked off' Hercule. We also discuss...

  Join us for YA adventure with sleuthing siblings- The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd We don't reveal whodunnit but there are minor plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, it's all about Queens of Crime. There is Ags trivia and verdicts on latest Ovidia Yu. In Case Notes, a chance sighting complicates one of our most popular theories. We also discuss winking, dingbats and spontaneous comb...

Join us for the first in the Ali Rush mystery series, following the LAPD bike-cop in her first homicide case - Murder on Bamboo Lane by Naomi Hirahara . We don't reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we are joined by special guest, CeeCee (aka the Wine Butler). He debriefs on an immersive murder mystery, Cyanide at the Speakeasy . This is a fabulous theatre piece by  Moonstone Murder Mysterie...

Join us for the second Perveen Mistry adventure in 1920s India- The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey.   We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, we discuss sleuthing shows that are perfect Friday night fodder.  Case Notes is an analysis of the latest development from the Schmeozzle .  In Purrcule Pawrot, we reminisce about the late, great Ha...

Join us for a gruesome golden age mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Death of Jezebel by Christianna Brand . We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers. In Mystery Business, we discuss the American version of The Traitors , featuring the very excellent Alan Cummings. In Purrcule Pawrot, Maddy reveals that Hercule is suffering from separation anxiety. There is also disappoint...

Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! It's Valentine's Day so it's all about our love of mystery.  Listen with a partner (in crime) and/or curl up with your favourite book.  We share our Hall of Fame and reveal the top-scoring mysteries that have stolen our heart.  We include pre-podcast reads as we delve into the Little Blue Book. Hold onto your seats, mes amies. Case No...

Join us for a Singaporean mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Aunty Lee's Delights, by Ovidia Yu.  We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers.  FYI- there is one light (but justified) swear in this episode.  In Mystery Business, we discuss The Traitors, and classic party game, Mafia/Werewolves .  In a snack-heavy episode, we identify Smarties and discuss c...

Join us for a campus based mystery from the Penguin Crime Classics series- The Horizontal Man by Helen Eustis  We don't reveal whodunnit.  In Mystery Business, we give our spoiler-free verdict on Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.   In Purrcule Pawrot, it's New Year, New Hercule as he triumphs over his foes.  We also discuss sabotage, the Bermuda Triangle and tree-climbing goat...

Join us for a festive edition of the podcast, where we discuss, Tied Up in Tinsel, by one of our Queens of Crime, Ngaio Marsh.    Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit! In Mystery Business, we delve into the psychology of Netflix show, The Mole . We also discuss 90s cartoon, Romuald the Reindeer , our ideal portraits and an on-air delivery.   Mystery Mentions The Christmas Egg - Mary K...

Join us for a podcast first as we venture into a collection of mysteries, Marple: Twelve New Stories .   The twelve writers are Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse and Ruth Ware.  No spoiler alert! We do not reveal whodunnit for any of the stories.  In Mystery Business, there is a req...

Join us for a spooky frolic with a formidable red-headed amateur sleuth - While the Patient Slept - Mignon G. Eberhart   No spoiler alert! We do not reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about reality TV show, The Mole and our compatability for Hunted . There are also on-air deliveries; a supermarket order, and filth food for CeeCee.  In Case Notes there is a Major Development....

Join us for a smoggy train journey of a mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Shroud of Darkness - E.C.R. Lorac Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about the intense experience of the True Spies podcast.  In Purrcule Pawrot, there's an update from Hercule's social life.  We also discuss sausage sums, ruffling literary feathers and the magic of Exeter. Mys...

Hope you enjoy listening to the trailer.  If you would prefer to read then here is the transcript: Hello, my name is Maddy and I’m Hannah, we are reading-partners-in-crime. Over the last 2 years, we have had over 50 book-based adventures together. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors.  We review a book, find the sleuthing tips and hopefully, solve the...

In honour of it being Halloween, join us for a chilling 80s mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - The Skull Beneath the Skin - P.D. James .  Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit. In Mystery Business, we talk about ghosts, fairies and the logistics of the reincarnation system. In Purcule Pawrot, Hercule's relationship with Marrascaud becomes ever more strained.  We also discuss Han's in...