Partners in Crime

Partners in Crime

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  • Chorizo, salami and Parma ham
    Adam Croft and Graham Bartlett bring you another episode of Partners in Crime while we eagerly await the return of Robert Daws.
     
    Adam reveals he is now a big time superstar as he appears in both local media and on a menu, while he also mentions numerous times (again) he is going on holiday (again) next week.
     
    Graham tells us about his night out at the Crime Writers Association Daggers awards, gives an insight into The Met being put into special measures after Adam found a BBC article on the subject, and we hear what it was like for Graham in his first week as a published crime writer.  
     
    Adam also talks about his first ever visit to an escape room. Did he get out in time? Have a listen to the podcast to find out. 
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
    The Poet by Michael Connelly bit.ly/MichCon 
    The Border by Don Winslow bit.ly/DonWins 
     
    July's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Valley of Lies by Michael Campling. bit.ly/ValleyOfLies
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
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    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    31 min
  • Ploughing through
    Adam Croft is joined again by Graham Bartlett on this episode of Partners in Crime.
    Graham tells us how crazy it has been during launch week for his new book Bad For Good, he reveals what not to do if you are driving a stolen car and the pair wonder what an episode co-hosted with Peter Shilton would be like.
    Adam has the shortlist for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, talks about an upcoming detective television show called The Whites which stars Ethan Hawke, and reveals more Kobo book recommendations.
    We also hear that Adam is going on yet another holiday (someone's doing well), while Graham reveals he was a late spurter. 
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
    The Heights by Louise Candlish bit.ly/LouiseCan 
    The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager bit.ly/RileySag (Pre-order)
     
     
    June's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Where The Bodies Are Buried by A.S French. https://bit.ly/ASFrench
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
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    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    22 min
  • Bacon sandwiches
    Adam Croft is joined by author and former police commander for Brighton and Hove, Graham Bartlett, on this week's episode of Partners in Crime.
     
    The pair discuss Graham's debut novel Bad For Good, real police procedure versus dramatisation for books and television, and Graham gives us a frightening insight into the effects of real-life police funding cuts.
     
    We also hear about the journey from fighting crime for real, to inventing fictional crime stories, while Adam takes us through a CrimeReads article looking at crime novels with a strong sense of place and inimitable atmosphere.
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
    The Shadow Friend by Alex North https://bit.ly/ShadFriend 
    The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean https://bit.ly/willdean 
    Bad For Good by Graham Bartlett (Pre-order)
    https://bit.ly/bad4good
     
     
    June's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Where The Bodies Are Buried by A.S French. https://bit.ly/ASFrench
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    30 min
  • Very Tanned
    Adam Croft returns from his holiday with another solo episode of Partners in Crime.
     
    We hear that he is very tanned, Bob is still away doing a proper job somewhere and there are some exciting changes coming to the podcast very soon.
     
    In the crime stuff , Adam tells us about Gillian McAllister's new book, he goes through a CrimeReads article focusing on the most unforgettable female leads in crime fiction and also looks at their books of the month.
     
    Amazingly, Adam doesn't mention his new book this time, but he does tell us about a couple of Kobo recommendations that you can see below.
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
    Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian https://bit.ly/VeraKur
    A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins https://bit.ly/paulahawk
     
    June's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Where The Bodies Are Buried by A.S French. https://bit.ly/ASFrench
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    16 min
  • Ridiculously handsome
    Adam Croft is back with another episode of Partners in Crime for your listening pleasure.
     
    This week, Adam tells us about his trip to the theatre, he's looking forward to going on holiday and we missed the chance to give Bob the bumps for his birthday.
     
    In crime fiction news, we hear about a panel being hosted by award-winning author Stuart Neville in Armagh (follow the link below to book tickets), ten reasons why Victorian England is the perfect setting for murder according to Crime Reads and Adam reveals the full line-up for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.
     
    Adam also reads out some book recommendations from Kobo, but not before recommending his own new book Kiss of Death immediately at the start of the episode. Obviously. 
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
     
     
    Falling by T.J. Newman https://bit.ly/fallingTJ 
     
    Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold  https://bit.ly/twelvesec 
     
     
    May's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Remorseless by Will Patching. https://bit.ly/remorse
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    17 min
  • Lots of wine
    Bob is away on a cruise ship or something, so Adam is here for another solo episode.
     
    In this episode, we hear about a variety of longlists and shortlists (see the notes below), 8 fictional crime series for those that love Peaky Blinders and Adam chats about ITV's true crime drama The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe.
     
    He also gives us an update on Bob's whereabouts and the possibility of him returning next week. I won't tell you what he said, you'll have to listen.
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
    The most and least satisfying endings of all Agatha Christie's mysteries: https://bookriot.com/agatha-christie-endings
    Crime Writers of Canada Awards shortlist: https://www.cbc.ca/books/ashley-audrain-cherie-dimaline-linwood-barclay-shari-lapena-shortlisted-for-crime-writing-awards-1.6426260
    The Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards longlists: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/hawkins-billingham-hallett-and-banville-on-cwa-dagger-longlists
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
     
    The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup https://bit.ly/chesman
    The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale https://bit.ly/suswhicher
     
     
    April's Patreon FREE book(s) of the month from Kobo is The Slim Hardy Mystery Series Books 1-3 by Jack Benton. https://bit.ly/slimhardy
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    13 min
  • Frog in my throat
    Adam Croft is here once again to save the day by doing episode 162 of Partners in Crime on his own while Bob is away rehearsing. That's the excuse he's given us anyway.
     
    We hear about a Lynda La Plante Q&A in the New Statesman, the nine best fictional films and shows based on real-life crimes according to Collider, and Adam gives us this week's Kobo recommendations. 
     
    He also reads out some emails from listeners who are more than happy for Adam to present the podcast on his own. That's not to say they don't like Bob or that he waffles on a lot, but more of a compliment towards Adam. At least I think so anyway. 
     
    The links Adam mentioned in the episode are below, as is our email address; we'd love you to get in touch! 
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
    True Confessions! 32 Bestselling Authors Pick the Best Mysteries and Thrillers of All Time: https://parade.com/1340532/michael-giltz/authors-pick-their-favorite-mystery-crime-thriller/ 
     
    Lynda La Plante Q&A: “My Mastermind specialist subject? Serial killers” https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/qa/2022/04/lynda-la-plante-qa-my-mastermind-specialist-subject-serial-killers 
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
     
    Dark Game by Rachel Lynch https://bit.ly/rachl 
     
    The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Parry https://bit.ly/AmbParry 
     
     
    April's Patreon FREE book(s) of the month from Kobo is The Slim Hardy Mystery Series Books 1-3 by Jack Benton. https://bit.ly/slimhardy
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    14 min
  • One man show
    Hello all. Bob is away, but I didn't think we should have three weeks without an episode, so I made Adam do one. It's shorter than normal, but I think it's much better than nothing at all.  
    So what can you expect to hear in episode 161?
    Adam discusses Waterstones' £5,000 debut fiction prize, has a look at the five novels Paula Hawkins recommends in CrimeReads with criminal acts at their heart, and reveals this week's book recommendations from Kobo.
    He also reads out some correspondence from a listener who offers their opinion on Amazon Prime's TV crime thriller Reacher, briefly mentions the weather and makes fun of Bob. Which is his fault for not being here. 
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
    56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard bit.ly/cathryan  
    We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker bit.ly/beginchris 
     
    April's Patreon FREE book(s) of the month from Kobo is The Slim Hardy Mystery Series Books 1-3 by Jack Benton. https://bit.ly/slimhardy
    To get this and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or just buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    12 min
  • Robert Daws Chunters On
    Great news everybody - It's time for episode 160 of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.
     
    During this episode, we hear all about Adam's wonky settings, Bob struggles to pronounce things and the pair discuss a foot stool.
     
    This is later interrupted by some crime fiction chat during which Bob talks about the potential problems with television and film adaptations, Adam discusses an Irish Times article investigating why there are so many Irish women crime writers and there are a number of book recommendations (see notes below).
     
    Bonus chat this time includes precipitation, Adam's shiny head and the likely upcoming assassination of Bob. 
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
     
    The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave https://bit.ly/KoboTLTHTM
    The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward https://bit.ly/KoboTLHONS
    Reputation by Sarah Vaughan https://bit.ly/KoboReputation
     
    March's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Last Amen by C.C. Jameson
    https://bit.ly/TheLastAmen
    To get this book and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or buy it here
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    30 min
  • Pants
    Adam Croft and Robert Daws return for episode 159 of Partners in Crime.
     
    Bob explains he hasn't been able to watch much television or read any books since the last episode, but he doesn't let that hinder his contribution, as he recommends an audiobook and a true crime documentary. In fact, he manages to discuss the latter for a full eight minutes.
     
    Meanwhile, our hosts discuss an article from The Herald, in which author James Oswald admits he questioned whether he could continue writing about the police, after their heavy-handed response to the Sarah Everard vigil, and Adam reveals some of the crime fiction stars already lined up to appear at the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival in the summer.
     
    Bonus material this time includes an email from a listener who got in touch to share how much he loved the mattress content in the last episode, and will no doubt have been thrilled at Adam's revelation that he too has now purchased a new mattress. AND a bed.
     
    ~ Moriarty ~
     
     
    RECOMMENDATIONS
     
    The Game by Scott Kershaw https://bit.ly/KershawTheGame (pre-order)
     
    Devil's Advocate on Sky Documentaries
     
    I Have Something to Tell You by Susan Lewis (Audiobook) https://bit.ly/SomethingAudio
     
     
    March's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Last Amen by C.C. Jameson
    https://bit.ly/TheLastAmen
    To get this book and a different one every month for FREE, become a patron here: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    Or buy it here
     
     
    Buy Partners In Crime merchandise here
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592091
    Buy a 'Partners In Time' clock by clicking below!
    https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/52592683
     
    Don't forget your exclusive Partners in Crime discounts through Kobo. Get 90% off your first purchase using the code CRIME22 at checkout. And you can also get 40% off all books using the code PARTNERS22 when you shop using this link: bit.ly/PartnersKobo
    If you’d like to support Partners in Crime and get early access to every episode — on video — plus lots of other goodies, head over to patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
     
    CONTACT US
    Facebook: facebook.com/groups/crimefictionpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/crimeficpodcast
    Instagram: instagram.com/crimefictionpodcast/
    Website: partnersincrime.online
    Patreon: patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast
    30 min

About Partners in Crime

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You'd think two bestselling crime writers would just talk about crime, right? Not these ones. Sit back and enjoy fun, frolics and laughs. After all, what's more lighthearted than murder?