The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Join us for a female-led thriller set in the London publishing world - Booked for Murder by Val McDermid. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen.  There are some light swears as we quote lines from the book.   There is the weirdest, purest form of Mystery Business.  In Case Notes, a follow-up interview reveals some sketchy suspects. Another Queen of...

Join us for a modern-day forensic thriller - Land of Shadows by Rachel Howzell Hall . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. There is discussion of our first in-person recording in Mystery Business, and Hannah meets another member of the team in Purrcule Pawrot. We also discuss 90s snacks , Line of Duty and the correct pronunciation of Colin. Next book: Booked for...

Join us for feline frolics as Mrs Murphy (a cat) leads the hunt for a serial killer in Wish You Were Here by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. NB - we quote a couple of light swears from the book.  We are joined by a special guest and honorary cat- Hannah's Mum (aka Helen). Long-memoried amies may remember Helen fro...

Join us for a pleasing Poirot tribute - The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. There is discussion of underrated Agatha Christie novels in Mystery Business, according to Sophie Hannah. We also discuss Green Wing, making our own MegaBus Mystery and sugar crashes. Mystery Mentions At Bertram’s Hotel , Hallowe'en Par...

Join us for a pacy, Harlem-based thriller- If I Should Die by Grace F. Edwards . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. There is wheeling, dealing and gasp-inducing news in Mystery Business.  In Case Notes, Hannah reports on the 'salmon of doubt' development in a return to Season 1's investigation. We also discuss the smell of old books, bent coppers (chuckle...

Join us for a chilling mystery masterpiece with red herrings galore - Green for Danger by Christianna Brand . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. There is spooky, hot off the press Mystery Business.  In Case Notes, Maddy picks the brains of an old, sleuthing han(d) for how to proceed with her investigation. In Queens of Crime, we crown Christianna Brand as...

Join us for a high-paced farce with one of the most shocking endings to date- Death Goes on Skis by Nancy Spain .  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. We talk through Hannah's shameless marketing in Mystery Business. In Case Notes, Maddy introduces a new visual aid with the help of Microsoft Paint.  We also wander down memory lane with Barney the Dino...

Join us for a political intrigue in the corridors of 1930s power- The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In Mystery Business, we talk through Ronald Knox's Ten Commandments of Detective Fiction (1929). In Case Notes, there's a double whammy with intel on the salmon and the betting slip with Martin, Hannah's brother (a...

Join us for this rum*-laden dramatic mystery, perfect for anyone craving a thespy treat- Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh .  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. *Not the drink. It's the 'rum' of the very first episode , Mes Amies.  We talk through Mystery Business including a TV tip from a former chucklehead (police officer). In Case Notes, we plot how...

Join us for a historical mystery novel with an unforgettable heroine- The Mimosa Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In Mystery Business, we talk through Hannah's Ebay prowess. In Case Notes, Maddy talks through her “desk-based research”. We crown Ovidia Yu as a Queen of Crime. Ovidia Yu is one of Singapore's first feminist writers....

Join us for a golden age mystery with a famous gentleman sleuth- The Case of the Late Pig by Margery Allingham . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In Mystery Business, we give our verdict on adaptations of Murder on the Orient Express and the hyped crime podcast, Freshwater. There's a reveal of crucial evidence in Case Notes and we crown E.C.R. Lorac as a Que...

Join us for a mash-up of murder mystery and Regency romance- Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. We are joined by friend and fan of the show, Rose, a Janeite with valuable intell on all things Austen.  We crown another Queen of Crime and talk about the potential chocolates that are "on brand" with the murder mystery...

Join us for a multi-layered mystery with a shrewd, empathetic sleuth- Blanche Cleans Up by Barbara Neely .  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In Mystery Business, there's an answer to a puzzling question. There's an exclusive interview with the key witness in Case Notes and we crown another Queen of Crime. In Purrcule Pawrot, there is a dramatic Hastings...

Join us for an unusual read that leads to some strong opinions - The Man In The Brown Suit by Agatha Christie.  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. NB! Hannah inavertently gives a slight spoiler on The Secret Adversary so cover your ears from 12:58-13:38 if you haven't read it.  In Mystery Business, we review our recording of another mystery radio pla...

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 murder mystery bookworms and aspiring amateur sleuths. We are reading partners-in-crime and over the last year and a half, we have gone on over 30 book-based adventures. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors (and w...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy in our discussion of Black Water Rising by Attica Locke.  We come to... a sort of conclusion in Case Notes, as we come to the end of the season.  We also talk about our recording of the radio play, Room to Let by Margery Allingham, and Hannah gives some hints about her own creative endeavour . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you list...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy in our discussion of The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein.  In Case Notes, we ask 'who is Gertrude?' and in Purrcule Pawrot, there's a short and sweet update.  We also talk about our hopes of meeting Sir David Suchet (aka Poirot) and love of ceilidhs . Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. We’re reaching the end of Season 1 and Me...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy in our discussion of Backdrop to Murder by Persia Walker.  In Case Notes, the net is thrown wider and in Purrcule Pawrot, there's an update on Invader Cat. Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. We’re reaching the end of Season 1 and Mes Amies, what a joy it has been. We hope you’ve had nearly as much fun listening as we’ve had creat...

Join us, Hannah, Maddy and special guest, Dave- in our discusssion of The Mystery of Oaklands by Richmal Crompton. In Case Notes, Dave provides eye-witness intell and new theories.  We also reminisce about murder mystery parties of yesteryear.  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In the next episode, we will be discussing Backdrop to Murder by Persia...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy, in our discussion of Bats in the Belfry by E.C.R. Lorac.  In Purrcule Pawrot, we find out a little more about the lads' local rival. We also discuss the highlights of our Christmas gift hauls.  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In the next episode, we will be discussing the short story, The Mystery of Oaklands, part of the...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy, in our discussion of Death in Focus by Anne Perry. In Case Notes, Hannah examines photographic evidence.  In Purrcule Pawrot, there's a holiday update.  We also discuss real-life espionage and our secret handshake.  Spoiler alert! We will be revealing whodunnit so read before you listen. In the next episode, we will be discussing Bats in the Belfry by E.C....

Join us, Hannah and Maddy, as we look back over the highlights of our year of murder mystery reads, and test our own memories with a quiz (Hannah Asks). We also hear from some of our listeners, and reveal some never-before-heard footage from the archives.  Join us again in 2021 when we will be continuing with the case and of course, hearing more from our feline sidekicks. We'll be taking a sh...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy, in our discussion of The Christmas Egg by Mary Kelly. In Case Notes, Hannah interviews an anonymous informer while in Purrcule Pawrot, there's an on-air development. We also discuss Christmas tipples and the murder mystery film, Knives Out. No spoilers!  As a Christmas treat, we keep quiet about whodunnit.   The next episode will be our End of Year Schmeozzle w...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy, in our discussion of Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie. Hannah will be summarising her conversation with a former chucklehead as part of the case and Maddy will be recounting a distressing squirrel tale for Purrcule Pawrot. We also discuss Maddy's experience of a murder mystery escape room and Hannah's new collection (inspired by episode 6).  Spoiler alert! We wil...

Join us, Hannah and Maddy, in our discussion of Tour de Force by Christianna Brand. Hannah will also be updating on the ongoing investigation and Maddy will be bringing Purrcule Pawrot back for an update on our feline sidekicks. We also discuss some of the reasons behind why murder mysteries had such a surge in popularity in the classic "Golden Era".    Spoiler alert! We will be revealin...