Author coach Samantha Skal joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a great twist and what mystery fans are looking for when being surprised by a mystery.

Discussed and mentioned

Gone Girl (2012) Gillian Flynn

The House Across the Lake (2022) Riley Sager

Rear Window (1954 film)

The Last Mrs. Parish  (2017) Liv Constantine

One Perfect Couple (2024) Ruth Ware

Alice Feeney

Taylor Adams

The Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman

About Samantha Skal

Website: https://www.samanthaskal.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsamanthaskal/

Shadows and Secrets writing retreat: https://www.shadowsandsecretsretreats.com/

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