Twisted Passages

Nadine Matheson (THE SHADOW CARVER) EP 110

Former criminal defense attorney and award-winning author, Nadine Matheson, discusses her new release, THE SHADOW CARVER. A convicted murderer is let out on the streets only to fall victim to someone with a specific agenda and a horrifying signature. Will DI Henley and the Serial Crimes Unit be able to stop the predator before they kill again? "… dark, tense, action-packed, and so, so clever."—Andrea Mara, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Listen in as we chat about the impact of crime on communities, how her experience as a criminal defense attorney informs her work, and find out what terrifying thing happened as Nadine was trying to finish writing this story!

Marcus Kliewer (THE CARETAKER) EP 109

New York Times bestselling author, Marcus Kliewer, discusses his chilling new release, THE CARETAKER. A young woman and her teenaged sister are about to be evicted when she lands an easy caretaking gig that will solve all their financial problems. The list of duties is small but specific, and the penalty for failure is an ever deepening descent into horror. "For those who like their thrillers bowstring taut and their endings pitch black."—Booklist, (starred review) Listen in as we chat about the pros and cons of rituals, unexpected forms of privilege, and find out how Marcus spooked me so much that I chickened out of doing something really cool!

Ally Walker (THE LIGHT RUNNER) EP 108

Award-winning writer, director, and actress, Ally Walker, discusses her debut novel, THE LIGHT RUNNER. When the husband of a murder victim is admitted to the psychiatric hospital where she works, Dr. Ella Kramer’s first instinct is to help. But a series of unnerving incidents make Ella begin to question everything…including reality itself. "A haunting, cerebral thriller."—Sarah Wayne Callies, Actress, Writer & Director Listen in as we chat about how society marginalizes those battling mental illnesses, how and why Ally turned that approach on its ear, and discover the real life place I want to go with one of her characters. (Spoiler alert: Listen carefully for the adorable snores of one precious English bulldog!)

Dennis Palumbo (PANIC ATTACK) EP 107

Licensed psychotherapist and thriller author, Dennis Palumbo, discusses the newest release in his Daniel Rinaldi series, PANIC ATTACK. When a mascot is gunned down at the football game he’s attending, a psychologist Daniel Rinaldi is drawn into the investigation. But the killer isn’t done, and if he’s not careful, Daniel may just end up in a sniper’s crosshairs. “…strictly for late night readers...”―Kirkus Reviews Listen in as we chat about the differences between guilt and shame, one of the proudest moments of Dennis’ life, and share the smiles over some great punchlines!

Anthony Horowitz (A DEADLY EPISODE) EP 106

International and New York Times bestselling author, as well as recipient of a CBE for his services to literature, Anthony Horowitz, discusses the new release in his Hawthorne and Horowitz series, A DEADLY EPISODE. The actor playing Hawthorne in the film adaptation of the first Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery novel is murdered. But was the actor the intended target, or is the real Hawthorne caught in the cross hairs of a killer? “…delicious dry humor with a rigorous fair-play whodunit…This series is in peak form.”―Publishers Weekly, (starred review)  Listen in as we chat about the distinction between the bonds we have and those we wish to have, the danger of becoming a pressed flower, and the moment when Antony comes up with a new plot idea for a future story! (And yes, it was a huge challenge to refrain from devolving into fangirl pudding throughout.)