Episode 157 - Steph McGovern, Deadline, and Irish dancing
In this episode we talk to broadcaster and crime writer Steph McGovern about her debut thriller Deadline, her engineering chops, and her passion for Irish dancing
Jun 30, 2025•35 min
Murder Junction
British crime writers Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee bring to life history’s most intriguing murders, true crime and fictional, in the company of the world’s best known crime writers. They make murder . . . fun.
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Episodes
Episode 156 - Capital Crime special, Jón Atli Jónasson, Ruth Mancini, Anna Bailey and festival organisers David Headley and Lizzie Curle
A Capital Crime special featuring authors Jón Atli Jónasson, Ruth Mancini, Anna Bailey and festival organisers David Headley and Lizzie Curle.
Jun 16, 2025•46 min
Episode 155 - Mark Billingham, What the Night Brings, 25 years of Tom Thorne, the wobbly dog
In this episode we speak to crime writer Mark Billingham about his nineteenth Tom Thorne novel, What the Night Brings, and also about his 'wobbly dog'.
Jun 02, 2025•34 min
Episode 154 - Jeffery Deaver, SOUTH OF NOWHERE, and the 'rewardist'
In this episode we chat to thriller writing legend Jeffery Deaver about his new book, SOUTH OF NOWHERE, featuring Colter Shaw, a 'rewardist'.
May 19, 2025•42 min
Episode 153 - Tariq Ashkanani, The Midnight King, The Hinterkaifeck Murders
In this episode we chat to crime writer Tariq Ashkanani about his dark new thriller The Midnight King, and a chilling true life crime: The Hinterkaifeck Murders. We also ask: was Sauron really such a bad guy?
May 12, 2025•35 min
Episode 152 - The Girl in Cell A, small town secrets, The Axe Murders of Saxtown
In this episode, Vaseem discusses his new psychological thriller The Girl in Cell A, inspired by great small town novels such as In The Heat of the Night, and the 1874 small town true crime known as The Axe Murders of Saxtown
Apr 28, 2025•31 min
Episode 151 - Kelly Mullen, This is Not a Game, and Iowa clown serial killers
In this episode we chat to Hollywood producer turned crime writer Kelly Mullen about her debut This is Not a Game, and her Iowa roots including a famous serial killer with a connection to the state
Apr 21, 2025•30 min
Episode 150 - Lucy Atkins, Windmill Hill and pony fiction
In this episode we chat to journalist, literary critic and novelist Lucy Atkins about her latest book Windmill Hill ... and her love of pony fiction
Apr 14, 2025•31 min
Episode 149 - Jeremy Vine, Murder on Line One, Nelson Mandela turns a tap, and Ted Bundy
In this episode we talk to broadcaster Jeremy Vine about his crime debut Murder on Line One, relive an intriguing anecdote about Nelson Mandela, and briefly look at Ted Bundy, serial killer.
Mar 31, 2025•33 min
Episode 148 - Stig Abell, The Burial Place, Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time
In this episode we chat to Stig Abell about his latest novel, The Burial Place, and talk about an inspiration for another of his books, coming soon, namely Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time
Mar 24, 2025•30 min
Episode 147 - Scott Turow, Presumed Guilty, and the true story behind the classic Presumed Innocent
In this episode we chat to thriller writing legend Scott Turow about his new book Presumed Guilty, and also discuss the true story behind the classic Presumed Innocent and his short lived career as a screen extra
Mar 10, 2025•34 min
Episode 146 - The Day of the Roaring, Nina Bhadreshwar, fun facts about Sheffield
In this episode we chat to crime writer Nina Badhreshwar about her debut novel The Day of the Roaring, and discuss some fun facts about Sheffield.
Feb 24, 2025•24 min
Episode 145 - Simon Mayo, Black Tag, the legend of King Dick, and radio's greatest confessions
In this episode we talk to Simon Mayo, radio broadcasting legend, about his latest thriller, Black Tag, discuss the legend of convict King Dick, and dredge up one of his fondest memories from his famous radio 'Confessions' segment.
Feb 10, 2025•32 min
Episode 144 - The stolen Churchill painting, Jonathan Whitelaw, The Garden Club Murders, and who invented bingo?
In this episode we chat to journalist and crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw about his latest book The Garden Club Murders, discuss some fun facts about bingo, and delve into the true crime case of a stolen Churchill painting, taken from an Ottawa hotel.
Jan 27, 2025•35 min
Episode 143 - The Unsolved Arctic Mystery of Charles Francis Hall, Tom Hindle and Death in the Arctic, and when airships ruled the skies
In this episode we chat to crime writer Tom Hindle about his latest novel Death in the Arctic. He also tells us about the true crime unsolved arctic mystery of Charles Francis Hall. We discuss an age when airships rules the skies, the demise of the Hindenberg, and an escapist tortoise.
Jan 13, 2025•34 min
Episode 142 - Christmas Killers, Santa's Law Breaking, and a Look Back at 2024
In this episode we look back at 2024, see what's in store for 2025, and take a moment to talk about Christmas Killers and Santa's potential flouting of the law.
Dec 30, 2024•27 min
Episode 141 - The Yuba County Five, Rob Parker, and Does Sasquatch have Talons?
In this episode we talk to crime writer Rob Parker about the true mystery of the Yuba County Five, and Rob's new crime series, set in Norfolk, beginning with The Troubled Deep.
Dec 16, 2024•30 min
Episode 140 - Murder Junction, the Harem Conspiracy and the assassination of Ramesses III
In this episode we introduce our podcast revamp - our new title 'Murder Junction', and a sample of what the new episodes will be about, as we discuss the Harem Conspiracy and the assassination of Ramesses III.
Dec 02, 2024•28 min
Episode 139 - City of Destruction, the history of murder, history's most prolific murderers
In this episode we discuss Vaseem's latest book, CITY OF DESTRUCTION, and chat about the history of murder, and history's most prolific murderers.
Nov 18, 2024•30 min
Episode 138 - Erin E. Adams, Jackal, and the 'black horror' genre
In this episode, we talk to thriller writer Erin E. Adams about her debut Jackal, and discuss the 'black horror' genre in film and books.
Nov 04, 2024•31 min
Episode 137 - Louise Minchin, Isolation Island, and a frozen foot on Everest
In this episode we chat to BBC broadcaster turned crime writer Louise Minchin about her debut, Isolation Island, and discuss a one-hundred-year-old frozen foot found on Mount Everest.
Oct 21, 2024•34 min
Episode 136 - Shari Lapena, Everest rising, and undefecting defectors.
In this episode we speak to bestselling Canadian thriller writer Shari Lapena, discuss the fact that Mount Everest is getting taller, and the strange case of the defector who undefects.
Oct 07, 2024•31 min
Episode 135 - T.M. Logan, The Dream Home, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
In this episode we chat to suspense thriller writer T.M. Logan about his new book The Dream Home, and compare him to the sauve conmen that starred in the film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Sep 23, 2024•32 min
Episode 134 - Gareth Rubin, Holmes & Moriarty, Tête-bêche and Mise en Abyme
In this episode we chat to writer Gareth Rubin about his new book Holmes & Moriarty, and examine innovative literary structures such as Tête-bêche and Mise en Abyme. We also discuss Abir's holiday and Vaseem's left big toe.
Sep 09, 2024•31 min
Episode 133 - Tom Mead, Cabaret Macabre, locked room mysteries, and the world's second largest diamond
In this episode mystery writer Tom Mead discusses his latest book, Cabaret Macabre, and his fascination with locked room mysteries; and we also talk about diamond heists and the world's second largest diamond.
Aug 26, 2024•35 min
Episode 132 - Rachel Abbott, The Last Time I Saw Him, and poodle-clipping at the Olympics
In this episode we chat to crime writer Rachel Abbott, discuss her latest novel, The Last Time I Saw Him, restoring Italian monasteries, and poodle-clipping at the Olympics.
Aug 12, 2024•35 min
Episode 131 - Ram Murali, Death in the Air, Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
In this episode we talk to crime fiction newcomer Ram Murali about his debut Death in the Air, and discuss this year's Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
Jul 29, 2024•30 min
Episode 130 - Jack Jordan, Redemption, and existential moral dilemmas
In this episode, we chat to thriller writer Jack Jordan about his new novel Redemption, and his fascination with existential moral dilemmas
Jul 15, 2024•29 min
Episode 129 - Karin Slaughter, This Is Why We Lied, Cricket in America
In this episode we speak to thriller fiction legend Karin Slaughter, discuss her latest book This Is Why We Lied, and touch on the cricket world cup in America
Jul 01, 2024•29 min
Episode 128 - Michael Robotham and MW Craven, Storm Child and The Mercy Chair, and Aussie Noir
In this episode Australian thriller writer Michael Robotham and British crime writer MW Craven discuss their latest books Storm Child and The Mercy Chair. We also discuss the recent rise of Aussie Noir.
Jun 17, 2024•40 min
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