The VOK Book Club reconvene to review the dark fantasy novel The Darkness that Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker (the first book in The Second Apocalypse series). Join Greg (claudiusthefool), Zach (Alias), Alex (LuckyCharms), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Steven (SJLee), Duncan … Continue reading →

VoK 635: Book Club (Vol.7) – The Darkness That Comes Before (by R. Scott Bakker)

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In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1955 Hercule Poirot murder-mystery set in an East London student hostel run by Miss Lemon’s sister. Poirot is brought in to investigate a series of apparently petty thefts, but the purported culprit is then … Continue reading →

VOK 796 – Agatha Christie Reread 47 – Hickory Dickory Dock

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1954 Cold War thriller. Bina argues that this novel is unfairly overlooked and speaks to the news stories and neuroses of the time – namely the perils of the Atomic Age, Cold war competition, … Continue reading →

VOK 795 – Agatha Christie Reread 46 – Destination Unknown

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the 1953 Miss Marple nursery-rhyme themed murder-mystery. City financier Rex Fortescue if poisoned with taxine and rye grain is found in his pocket, just as his Prodigal Son returns from Africa. Spoiler-free to 24m15s; spoiler-filled … Continue reading →

VOK 794 – Agatha Christie Reread 45 – A Pocket Full of Rye

Join Glen/Dagos_Rivers (Discord/Podcast of Ice and Fire Forums) and David (Davidhhh) as they discuss the 2023 gay-themed movie ‘All of Us Strangers’ starring Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy. Credits:Edited by Glen [MP3] Download or play this … Continue reading →

VoK 793: All of Us Strangers (2023)

In this minipod, Bina007 discusses the Hercules Poirot murder-mystery that once again focuses on the potential inheritors of a dead man’s fortune. At the funeral or Richard Abernethie, his long-lost sister Cora alleges that he has been murdered. The rest … Continue reading →

VoK 635: Book Club (Vol.7) – The Darkness That Comes Before (by R. Scott Bakker)

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