Juggling Multiple Roles - with Rob Parker

Welcome to series 14, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting to the brilliant Sarah Vaughan about her new novel - Based On A True Story, and discussing, amongst other topics, why she chose a 70 year-old protagonist, and how older women are becoming more visible in fiction.

Welcome to series 13, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today is our final episode of this series and we’re chatting to Jeremy Vine about his debut crime thriller, MURDER ON LINE ONE, which is out today!We'd like to pass on our best wishes to Robert Waddington and we also have some amazing book recommendations for:It's Always The Husband - C L TaylorSome of Us Are Liars - Fiona CumminsThe Appeal - Janice HallettMrs Sidhu - Suk PannuWay Back - Sara CoxYellowface - R F KuangTestament of Youth - Vera BrittainThe Guest List - Lucy FoleyNineteen Minutes - Jodi PicoultThe Killing Kind - Jane Casey 

Welcome to series 13, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are chatting to the fabulous Anna Bailey about her new novel OUR LAST WILD DAYS and writing books set in the USA.We have book recommendations for:A Beautiful Way to Die - Eleni KyriacouThis Motherless Land - Nikki MayThe Bodies - Sam LloydBeach Bodies - Sienna SharpeThe Wych Elm - Tana FrenchThe Lamplighters - Emma Stonex

Welcome to series 13, episode 5 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are answering some very interesting questions from our listeners - so tune in to find out whether authors regard each other as competition, how we feel about reviews, does AI pose a threat to authors in the future and so much more!

Welcome to series 13, episode 4 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are talking to Mari Hannah about her latest novel, Her Sister's Killer (out on 6 March), and our topic for today is making a career out of crime. Book recommendations are for: All The Colours of the Dark - Chris WhitakerWhen Shadows Fall - Neil LancasterHer Many Faces - Nicci CloakeDeath of the Author - Nnedi OkoraforHappy listening! 

Welcome to series 13, episode 3 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are talking to the incredible Claire Douglas about her latest novel, The New Neighbours, and our topic for today is The Art of the Psychological Thriller. Book recommendations are for: It Should Have Been You (Andrea Mara), The Voices (Natalie Chandler) and The Return of Frankie Whittle (Caroline England). Happy listening! 

Welcome to series 13, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we’re chatting to the fabulous Rob Parker about his latest book; The Troubled Deep and our topic today which is Juggling Multiple Roles as an author. We have book recommendations for:-Son by Johana Gustawsson and Thomas Enger, The Tomorrow Project by Heather Critchlow, Memorial Park by Louisa Scarr, It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara, The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey and The Secret History by Donna Tartt.

Welcome to series 13, episode 1 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are chatting to the fabulous Tom Hindle about his new book DEATH IN THE ARCTIC and why whodunnits never go out of fashion.We have book recommendations for:-All The Colours of The Dark by Chris WhitakerA Beautiful Way to Die by Eleni KyriacouThe Death of Us by Abigail Dean

Welcome to series 12, episode 8 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today is our Christmas special and we’re chatting to Alex Dahl about her latest book Girlfriends and also her earlier novel, Playdate that has been adapted for the screen by Disney+. 

Welcome to series 12, episode 7 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are chatting to Orlando Murrin - acclaimed food writer and now crime writer, whose book Knife Skills for Beginners was published in February 2024, and whose new book, Murder Below Deck will publish in March next year.