Twisted Passages

Bestselling author, JM Dalgliesh, discusses his fantastic release, HOMEWRECKER. When Sophie’s twelve-year-old daughter becomes too much for her school to handle, her husband finds the perfect home tutor. But perfection comes at a price and it might just be everything Sophie holds dear…including her life. “Well written, well thought out, tense and shocking!”—OpenBookPosts

Listen in as we chat about why Jason writes female characters so well, whether people are inherently good or bad, and find out what he does for fun! (Hint: it’s not a hard guess given that he tells such awesome stories!)

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Gardner, discusses her new release, KISS HER GOODBYE. Frankie Elkin is the only one willing to take the disappearance of an Afghan refugee seriously. When the woman is seen walking away from the scene of a double murder, Frankie must risk everything to uncover the woman’s secrets before it’s too late. "…a triumph of storytelling…timely, thought-provoking and completely gripping."— Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about why the research for this book was the hardest in her career, the heartwarming hospitality she received while researching this story, and what unanticipated character captured her heart as well as mine! (Hint: She is around five feet long and her claws go click, click, click!)

#1 New York Times bestselling author, Sarah Pekkanen, discusses her new release, THE LOCKED WARD. A bar owner is shocked when the suspect in a notorious murder reaches out to her for help from behind the walls of a psychiatric ward for violent offenders. The suspect happens to be her long lost sister, who might be an innocent victim in horrible danger…or something far worse. "Psychological suspense at its very best."—LEE CHILD, #1 bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series

Listen in as we chat about how far Sarah went to research this story, how we often misunderstand love, and the amazing work she does through India Street Paws!

Prolific historic mystery author, Heather Redmond, discusses her new release, DEATH AND THE RUNAWAYS. With nowhere else to turn when her brother is accused of murder, future iconic author, Mary Shelley, must dodge the perils of 19th century London to find the real killer. Partnering with renown poet Percy Bhysse Shelley and her stepsister, Mary will face any form of devilry to save this young man’s life.

Listen in as we chat about the true life events surrounding the girl who would go on to write Frankenstein, challenges for liberal thinkers, and what cool link to her past Heather discovered in adulthood!

#1 New York Times Bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline, discusses her new release, THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA. Devastated after the shocking murder of her beloved husband, a young widow finds herself the beneficiary of an estate in Tuscany. But the magical countryside holds such terrifying secrets that it becomes harder and harder to distinguish nightmares from reality. “A stunning novel…will leave you breathless.”—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about what happened to Lisa 40 years ago that planted the seed for this story, what rules she broke while traveling in Italy, and why it always has been (and always will be) all about Eve! 

Author Nicci Cloke discusses her fantastic new release, HER MANY FACES. When four powerful men are discovered murdered in their private club, a young woman is forced to stand trial for the killings. While everyone is desperate for the truth to come out, the five men who profess to know her best promise to reveal who she really is and what she really did… but do any of them really know her? “…So original, thrilling and utterly addictive. I loved it."—Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about the cool ways she got so good at character psychology, the growing acceptance of conspiracy theories, and find out what bit of holiday magic (turned holiday nightmare) Nicci shared that made me laugh this hard! (HINT: It involves a costume, a garden center, and a lot of broken dreams!!)

Bestselling and award-winning author, Vaseem Khan, discusses his riveting new release, THE GIRL IN CELL A. When a convicted murderer with a spotty memory is freed from prison, she returns to her small town dead set on uncovering the truth. But not everyone wants the past to stay buried and some may be willing to kill to keep it that way. “Thrilling, thought provoking, suspenseful...”—S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author

Listen in as we chat about how our memories may be prone to intentional operator error, his penchant for small town Americana, and find out what amazingly cool new project (involving one of the most iconic franchises in history) he has coming up next!!

Award-winning author, Marjorie McCown, discusses the first in her Hollywood Mystery series, FINAL CUT. When the key costumer on the set of Hollywood’s next big blockbuster discovers the body of an assistant director, she becomes the primary suspect. As more and more dangerous accidents befall those on set, she must figure out who is behind it or risk becoming part of the body count. “A must-read movie mystery packed with juicy details from a Hollywood insider...”—Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author

Award-winning author, June Gillam, discusses her latest thriller, FALLEN KINGS: UNHOLY SECRETS. A group of extreme zealots in Italy is willing to go to unholy lengths to drastically reduce the role of women in the church. When a young woman lands firmly in their crosshairs, her mother will risk everything to save her. "…will keep the reader engaged well into the night."—Online Book Club

New York Times and internationally bestselling author, Liv Constantine, discusses her twisty new thriller, DON’T OPEN YOUR EYES. A woman’s perfect life is turned upside down when she suspects her nightmares are actually premonitions. Fearing the worst is about to befall those she loves, she must decide how far she is willing to go to stop fate. "Liv Constantine is at the top of her game."—Publishers Weekly