The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Join us for a gruesome golden age mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Death of Jezebel by Christianna Brand.

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers.

In Mystery Business, we discuss the American version of The Traitors, featuring the very excellent Alan Cummings. In Purrcule Pawrot, Maddy reveals that Hercule is suffering from separation anxiety. There is also disappointment about the representation of a TV cat in Extraordinary. 

We also talk about an international trip, May Queens and spreading the Queens of Crime word.  

Mystery Mentions

Jane Harper - The Dry

Val McDermid - 1979 series

Val McDermid - A Place of Execution

Christianna Brand - Green for Danger, Tour de Force, London Particular, Suddenly at His Residence and Heads You Lose

AOB

OutsideIn - clothing brand tackling homelessness - for each item purchased, they donate an additional item to someone experiencing homelessness 

Next book for 13th March: The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey.

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Green for Danger, also by Christianna Brand

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for our bi-annual celebratory shemozzle! It's Valentine's Day so it's all about our love of mystery.  Listen with a partner (in crime) and/or curl up with your favourite book.

 We share our Hall of Fame and reveal the top-scoring mysteries that have stolen our heart.  We include pre-podcast reads as we delve into the Little Blue Book.

Hold onto your seats, mes amies. Case Notes is a corker.   Hannah interviews a fresh eye witness for the salmon (pre-disappearance!). 

Purrcule Pawrot is replaced with Cat Chat.  We analyse the psychology of our feline friends.  

There are also never-heard-before clips from our Banter in the Library folder. There are no spoilers in this episode.

We also discuss the art of clicking, cat accents and Skittles. 

Thank you to my cousins, Ollie and Chloe for the on-air intell on the case. 

If you enjoyed this episode, then consider donating to DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal.    Thank you. 

Next book for 27th February: The Death of Jezebel- Christianna Brand

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our Summer Schmeozzle

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a Singaporean mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Aunty Lee's Delights, by Ovidia Yu. 

We don't reveal whodunnit but there are some plot spoilers.  FYI- there is one light (but justified) swear in this episode. 

In Mystery Business, we discuss The Traitors, and classic party game, Mafia/Werewolves. 

In a snack-heavy episode, we identify Smarties and discuss cheese and Marmite whirls. There is also an on-air tea-leaf disaster. 

Mystery Mentions

Tree Mystery Series - Ovidia Yu (mentioned on this episode: The Frangipani Tree Mystery, The Mimosa Tree Mystery and The Mushroom Tree Mystery)

Death in High Heels - Christianna Brand

4:50 From Paddington - Agatha Christie

Our next episode, released on 13th February will be a Shermozzle! If you'd like to get ahead of the game though and join us in reading for our episode on 27th February, we'll be discussing The Satapur Moonstone by Sujata Massey. 

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on The Mimosa Tree Mystery, also by Ovidia Yu 

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a campus based mystery from the Penguin Crime Classics series- The Horizontal Man by Helen Eustis 

We don't reveal whodunnit. 

In Mystery Business, we give our spoiler-free verdict on Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.  

In Purrcule Pawrot, it's New Year, New Hercule as he triumphs over his foes. 

We also discuss sabotage, the Bermuda Triangle and tree-climbing goats.

Mystery Mentions

Death on the Cherwell - Mavis Doriel Hay (Season 3, Episode 15)

Next book for 30th January: Aunty Lee's Delights - Ovidia Yu 

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our episode on Murder in Time by Elizabeth Ferrars (also a Penguin Crime Classic)

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a festive edition of the podcast, where we discuss, Tied Up in Tinsel, by one of our Queens of Crime, Ngaio Marsh.   

Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit!

In Mystery Business, we delve into the psychology of Netflix show, The Mole.

We also discuss 90s cartoon, Romuald the Reindeer, our ideal portraits and an on-air delivery.  

Mystery Mentions

The Christmas Egg - Mary Kelly 

Next book for 9th January: The Horizontal Man - Helen Eustace

In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 1 Episode 8, The Christmas Egg - a cracking festive mystery!

As discussed in this episode, the festive season can be tough, but this year might feel harder for many. We're not doing our usual Christmas giveaway.  Instead, if you enjoyed this episode then how about donating the price of a paperback to charity?  We mention Doorstep Library, and Give A Book. Thank you and Happy Christmas, Mes Amies. 

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a podcast first as we venture into a collection of mysteries, Marple: Twelve New Stories .   The twelve writers are Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse and Ruth Ware. 

No spoiler alert! We do not reveal whodunnit for any of the stories. 

In Mystery Business, there is a request for the show's 2 year anniversary and a spooky schemozzle.  

Case Notes and Purrcule Pawrot are short and sweet. 

We also discuss how to be a domestic goddess, how to wield a hatpin and how (not) to play snapdragon.

Mystery Mentions

Rare book laced with arsenic article

Val McDermid - Queen of Crime in S2, Ep 14

The Lady Vanishes- Ethel Lina White

 International Agatha Christie Festival episode  

A Farrago of Blether- Maddy Berry - discussed here and here

The Murder at the Vicarage- Agatha Christie

Snapdragon episode  and short video on how (not) to play snapdragon

Overboard Nintendo Switch game

AOB: Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics podcast

Next book for 23rd December: Tied Up in Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh

In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 4 Episode 1 - The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (Agatha Chrisitie) featuring the original Marple. 

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a spooky frolic with a formidable red-headed amateur sleuth - While the Patient Slept - Mignon G. Eberhart 

No spoiler alert! We do not reveal whodunnit.

In Mystery Business, we talk about reality TV show, The Mole and our compatability for Hunted. There are also on-air deliveries; a supermarket order, and filth food for CeeCee. 

In Case Notes there is a Major Development.  

We also discuss bats, clothing-based sleuthing tips, and the art of violin maintenance. 

Mystery Mentions

Women Sleuths - Various Authors (short stories collection)

Appointment with Death - Agatha Christie 

The Circular Staircase - Mary Roberts Reinhart 

Next book for 12th December: Marple - 12 New Mysteries - Short Stories Collection 

In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 2 Episode 4 - Blanche Cleans Up (Barbara Neely), also featuring a determined and brilliant amateur sleuth. 

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

Join us for a smoggy train journey of a mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - Shroud of Darkness - E.C.R. Lorac

Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit.

In Mystery Business, we talk about the intense experience of the True Spies podcast. 

In Purrcule Pawrot, there's an update from Hercule's social life. 

We also discuss sausage sums, ruffling literary feathers and the magic of Exeter.

Mystery Mentions

Crossed Skis (Season 1, Episode 5), Bats in the Belfry (Season 1, Episode 11) , Checkmate to Murder (Season 3, Episode 2) and Murder by Matchlight- E.C.R. Lorac

London Particular- Christianna Brand

The Franchise Affair- Josephine Tey

The Christmas Egg- Mary Kelly

The Wheel Spins- Ethel Lina White

Next book for 28th November: While the Patient Slept- Mignon Eberhart

In the mood for more mystery? Check out our other episodes on E.C.R.Lorac (see above for links) 

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

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 reading-partners-in-crime. Over the last 2 years, we have had over 50 book-based adventures together. We investigate a real-life case using advice from murder mystery authors.  We review a book, find the sleuthing tips and hopefully, solve the case. Welcome to the Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon.

In each episode, we talk about a different murder mystery book. It could be a familiar Golden Age novel or a modern thriller. All our choices are written by women mystery authors  .In Season 4, we continue our search for more Queens of Crime- who will be crowned next? 

Indeed and in Case Notes, I am *still* investigating the missing salmon that disappeared on 22nd July 2017. That is determination, mon ami. I’ll be there every step of the way along with our feline sidekick, Hercule. There will be more about him in regular Purrcule Pawrot updates.  

 And (of course) there will still be all kinds of Mystery Business, expert guests and special bonus episodes.  Wow, Season 4 sounds like a farrago of blether (to use an excellent mystery phrase) . Doesn’t it just? We can’t wait for you, Mes Amies to join us. Welcome to Season 4 of The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon.

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

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This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.

In honour of it being Halloween, join us for a chilling 80s mystery from one of our Queens of Crime - The Skull Beneath the Skin - P.D. James. 

Spoiler alert! We reveal whodunnit.

In Mystery Business, we talk about ghosts, fairies and the logistics of the reincarnation system.

In Purcule Pawrot, Hercule's relationship with Marrascaud becomes ever more strained. 

We also discuss Han's invention of a new hot beverage, the Habitat rebrand and Maddy's first bra disappointment.

Mystery Mentions

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman - P.D. James 

Green for Danger - Christianna Brand

Evil Under the Sun - Agatha Christie

The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories - P.D. James

Death Comes to Pemberley - P.D. James

Next book for 14th November: Shroud of Darkness - E.C.R. Lorac 

In the mood for more mystery? Check out Season 2 Episode 3 - Death Comes to Pemberley, also by P.D. James, and featuring special guest, Rose. 

Follow us on Instagram: @missingsalmoncase

Share with a friend: The Unsolved Case of the Missing Salmon

Nominate a Queen of Crime: [email protected]

This podcast is created, produced and edited by Maddy Berry and Hannah Knight. Our music is sourced from Melody Loops and composed by Geoff Harvey.