Mike Donohue Books

Unreliable Sources

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Unreliable Sources is your bi-weekly alibi for all things mystery, thriller, and suspense. Author Mike Donohue brings you 15-minute dispatches packed with shady characters, twisty plots, and dangerously good books—plus the occasional screen adaptation worth interrogating. If you crave clues, cold cases, and clever writing, tune in. Just remember: trust no one… especially the narrator.

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Mike Donohue Books

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Ep. #3 | 1970s Crime Fiction, Cool Reads & Killer Adaptations 08.08.2025 13:12

Welcome to Unreliable Sources —a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue runs through the week’s crime-fiction headlines — from the Obamas’ Higher Ground picking up S.A. Cosby’s All the Sinners Bleed for Netflix and flags a slate of late-summer adaptations. He also spotlights new releases, dives into how 1970s crime fiction reshaped the genre (Travis...

Mini Ep. #2.5 | 7 Books I'm Packing for August Vacations 05.08.2025 6:03

Welcome back to Unreliable Sources —a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this in-between mini episode, thriller author Mike Donohue runs through the variety pack of crime fiction that he is planning to read during his August holidays. Books mentioned: - Killing Moon by Jo Nesbo - King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby - The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson - City...

Ep. #2 | Elmore Leonard, Cooler Than Cool & Crime Fiction Buzz 25.07.2025 13:29

Welcome back to Unreliable Sources —a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue dives into the world of Elmore Leonard, spurred by a revealing New Yorker profile and the new biography Cooler Than Cool . Plus: new books to watch, adaptation buzz, and crime fiction news you might have missed. Books & topics mentioned: – Cooler Than Cool by C.M. Kushi...

Ep. #1 | Crime fiction news, Killer Books & Gateway Mysteries 11.07.2025 12:27

Welcome to Unreliable Sources —a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this debut episode, thriller author Mike Donohue lays out what to expect from the show, covers the 2025 CWA Dagger Awards, hot new releases, and breaks down three gateway mysteries for new and seasoned fans alike. 🕵️‍♂️ Books & topics mentioned: – The Book of Secrets by Anna Mazzola (CWA Gold Dagger Winner) – Dark Ri...