Killer Author Club

Bestselling husband-and-wife duo Nicci French join us toreveal the secrets behind co-authoring psychological thrillers—where trust isn’t just part of the process, it’s everything. We discuss crafting characters so compelling they demand more books, their deep research into mental health and real-life patient treatment, and the chilling question at the heart of TheLast Days of Kira Mullan: How do you believe in yourself when no one else does?

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Hannah Morrissey returns to Black Harbor in The Unlucky Ones, diving into the inspiration behind her dark, gritty setting and why she gave her main character the haunting job of policetranscriber. We also explore how real-life experiences shape her stories and hear the swoon-worthy tale of how she met her husband — who, yes, sleeps with one eye open. Don’t miss this eerie, fascinating chat with one of crime fiction’s rising stars.

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We’re pulling this episode from the vault to celebrate Ashley Winstead’s newest novel, This Book Will Bury Me — out Tuesday! Dive into The Last Housewife as Ashley unpacks her fascination with cults and why even the smartest women can fall prey. She reveals her intense research into close-range killings, the creative process behind braiding podcast snippets into the narrative, and how this dark story poured out of her in a fugue state.

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B.A. Paris joins us to discuss The Guest and why houseguests who won’t leave are the perfect inspiration for fictional murder. We explore how far she and her characters would actually go for a friend (spoiler: not the same distance!), the unexpected ways The Secret Garden influenced this twisty thriller, and which of her books is currently playing on the small screen. A must-listen episode for fans of psychological suspense!

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Linda Hurtado Bond kicks off All the Captive Girls with a bang—literally—with pirates at Tampa’s legendary Gasparilla festival. In this episode, she reveals how AI and deepfakes weave into her latest thriller, the key differences between reporting the news and writing about it, and the adventures of skydiving despite a fear of flying. A high-stakes, high-energy conversation you won’t want to miss!

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Wanda Morris joins us to discuss What You Leave Behind andhow real-life injustices fuel her gripping thrillers. This time, she’s exposing the high-stakes world of illegal landlords and shady real estate developers—because let’s face it, few villains are more terrifying than those who control where we live. Wanda shares how she turns deep systemic issues intopage-turning suspense while keeping her characters razor-sharp and unforgettable.

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Bestselling author Lisa Unger joins us to dive into her latest thriller, Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten, including the real-lifelocation that inspired its eerie setting. We chat about her journey from aspiring writer to powerhouse storyteller, why storms always seem to find their way into her books, and the increasingly blurry line between the virtual world and reality. A gripping conversation filled with behind-the-scenes insights and spine-tingling suspense.

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Buckle up for an explosive episode of the Killer Podcast with NYT bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz, the mastermind behind the pulse-poundingOrphan X series. In this jaw-dropping conversation, we dive into the moral complexities of assassins—do they have a code of ethics? (Spoiler: It’s not what you think!) Gregg also spills on which beloved character almost didn’t make it out of the series alive and shares the perfect recipe for a whiskey sour—because even deadly operatives need to unwind. And wait until you hear about the craziest research stunt he’s ever pulled—it’s hands-down the wildest story we’ve heard in over two years of Killer Author Club! Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride! Download and listen today.

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In this week’s episode of the Killer Author Club podcast, Tara Laskowski takes us behind the scenes of her latest thriller, The Weekend Retreat. We explore how she selects the perfect (and creepiest) settings, her fascination with reclusive heiresses and scandalous family dynasties, and why embracing a messy writing process works for her. Tara also shares how she creates book-themed playlists and answers a chilling question: where would she bury a body? This episode is a deep dive into the artistry and intrigue behind her page-turning stories.

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