Twisted Passages

Professor and thriller author, Amin Ahmad, discusses his new release, A KILLER IN THE FAMILY. A young man goes through with an arranged marriage only to find that when it comes to his wife’s powerful family, all that glitters isn’t gold. The deeper he digs, the more he learns about the family’s dark secrets and just how far they’ll go to keep them.  “The deliciously twisty plot will have you reading—and guessing—late into the night!”—Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling author 

Listen in as we chat about how his background inspires such fantastic settings, how privilege and expectation converge in damaging ways, and find out which POV is the easiest for him to write. (HINT: It’s likely to make you laugh as hard as I did!) 

Learn more about Amin at: aminahmadbooks.com

Acclaimed thriller author, Callie Kazumi, discusses her new release, GREEDY. A down and out gambling addict finds salvation when a billionaire hires him as her new chef. But the tastes of the powerful and privileged aren’t conventional and he’ll have to decide how far will he go to satisfy her deadly tastes. “Dark and delectable, I devoured Greedy in three sittings.”—B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about why she resisted a pivotal change to the main character, how being a good partner doesn’t necessarily make you a good parent, and hear the cutest off camera cough from an adorable girl named Betsy!

USA Today bestselling author, Sue Watson, discusses her new release, YOU ME HER. A woman finally arrives at the house her husband has been renovating for her and their young son. But secrets hide within the walls of the new property and if she’s not careful, uncovering them may be the last thing she ever does.  “…the amount of twists is unbelievable…I must pick my jaw up off the floor.”―Jessica’s Book Biz

Listen in as we chat about how important is to step outside of what we’ve been conditioned to think, how a romance can turn into a thriller, and what can happen when you leave everything behind! 

Internationally bestselling author, Robyn Harding, discusses her new release, STRANGERS IN THE VILLA. In a remote villa on the coast of Spain, an American couple is trying to salvage their broken marriage. The arrival of a cute, young couple seems like the perfect chance to get things back on track…but opening their door to strangers may just costs them everything, including their lives. “…clever, intriguing, and deliciously tricky…An irresistible page-turner from start to finish."―Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about how sometimes strangers can see us better than we see ourselves, one of the coolest book promotion ideas ever, and the truth about some “deadly” creatures that dwell in Robyn’s home! 

New York Times bestselling author, Kate Alice Marshall, discusses her new release, THE GIRLS BEFORE. A search and rescue expert suspects a girl has gone missing on land belonging to the town’s most prominent family. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that if she wants to save this girl, she must also find out what happened to the girls before. But how much is she willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth? “…the ultimate in a creepy locked room setting. With its shocking twists and stunning final reveal…the ultimate page-turner.”―Robyn Harding, internationally bestselling author 

Listen in as we chat about a very special thing that happened between scheduling Kate on the show and our actual interview, the complexities of “messy girls,” and her jaw dropping commute to work! 

New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author, Steve Berry, discusses his new release, THE DEVIL’S BIBLE. When the princess of Sweden is kidnapped, the price for her return is a highly prized medieval manuscript called The Devil’s Bible. As international tensions rise, former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, must navigate a deadly web of shifting allies and enemies…but will the price of success be too high to pay? “An exciting tale of blood, betrayal, and bravery.” ―Kirkus (starred review)

Listen in as we chat about what he saw while traveling in Sweden that sparked the idea for this story, the complexities of the repatriation of art and artifacts, and find out whether there is one dream item from antiquity he’d like to find! 

USA Today bestselling author, Danielle Girard discusses her new release, PINY SWEAR. Days before her surrogate is scheduled to deliver Lexi’s baby, the woman disappears. Lexi soon realizes her surrogate has been keeping secrets—ones that will threaten everything she holds dear. "Visceral, tense, and shocking…an absolute must read.—Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about different forms of motherhood, the expectations society puts on women, and what special rituals she engaged in with her gal pals when she was little!

Critically acclaimed thriller author, Taylor Adams, discusses his new release, HER LAST BREATH. Two friends set off to explore in a cave in the remote reaches of the Pacific Northwest only to find that they won’t be alone on their adventure. As one horror after another unfolds, questions about each of the women start piling up…but will they survive to find out the answers? “A white-knuckle, read-in-a-sitting thrill ride.”—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author 

Listen in as we chat about the nature of courage, why his female protagonists often incorporate elements from a famous, but controversial, Christmas movie, and what he’d bring along on a caving expedition!

New York Times bestselling author, BA Paris, discusses her chilling new release, WHEN I KILL YOU. Elle believes she knows who has kidnapped and murdered a young woman, and she’ll go to any lengths to make sure he is held accountable. Years later, the repercussions of those dark choices are coming back to haunt her…and they may just kill her. “This satisfyingly creepy novel is a solid addition to Paris’s collection of nail-biters, including Behind Closed Doors and The Guest.”―Library Journal
Listen in as we discuss the incredible real life experience that inspired this story, the dangers facing civilians who try to become armchair detectives, and what part of herself Bernadette likes to insert into her books.

New York Times bestselling author, BA Paris, discusses her chilling new release, WHEN I KILL YOU. Elle believes she knows who has kidnapped and murdered a young woman, and she’ll go to any lengths to make sure he is held accountable. Years later, the repercussions of those dark choices are coming back to haunt her…and they may just kill her. “This satisfyingly creepy novel is a solid addition to Paris’s collection of nail-biters, including Behind Closed Doors and The Guest.”―Library Journal

Listen in as we discuss the incredible real life experience that inspired this story, the dangers facing civilians who try to become armchair detectives, and what part of herself Bernadette likes to insert into her books.