Episode 008 of the Mystery Books Podcast opened with the news that has the publishing and reading world buzzing: Harper Lee will have a new book published. I gave the background of how the lost novel was found. 
The book of the podcast was one of my favorites, Elizabeth Peters’ Crocodile on the Sandbank. I touched on Peters’ many pen names, her background in Egyptology, how she broke into publishing (not with mysteries!), and her thoughts on her characters and writing. 
Check out this episode for background on Elizabeth Peters and how her most popular series began as a stand-alone as well as several aspects that make Crocodile a great read, including fun characters, a unique setting, and how Peters seamlessly weaves historical detail into the story. 
Notes at links at http://www.SaraRosett.com
 
 

MBP 006 - Crocodile on the Sandbank

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of forensic investigation during the Golden Age of detective fiction. I’ll dive into the real-life CSI methods used by detectives in the 1920s and how they compare to the techniques employed by fictional sleuths like Sherlock Holmes.I’ll also take a closer look at a true crime case from 1923 that led to the creation of the iconic "murder bag” 

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MBP 006 - Crocodile on the Sandbank

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