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Where did that dead body go? It was right here! The 2024 Shedunnit Pledge Drive is underway! Help ensure the future of the podcast and get at least two bonus episodes a month by becoming a Shedunnit member now at shedunnitshow.com/pledgedrive. Mentioned in this episode: —The Vanishing Corpse by Anthony Gilbert —The Vanishing Corpse by Ellery Queen …
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In this special Halloween episode, we explore an urban legend that emerged from the trial of Levi Weeks. After the verdict came down, a vengeful Catherine Ring is said to have cursed Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Justice John Lansing, causing all three to die lamentable deaths. Show notes available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd like …
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Where did that dead body go? Mentioned in this episode: —The Vanishing Corpse by Anthony Gilbert —The Vanishing Corpse by Ellery Queen —The Case of the Runaway Corpse by Erle Stanley Gardner —The Corpse Steps Out by Craig Rice —Case Without A Corpse by Leo Bruce —The Disappearing Corpse by James Warren —A Silent Witness by R. Austin Freeman —The Ca…
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On January 2, 1800, a group of New Yorkers discovered the body of a missing local in the disused Manhattan Well. The Manhattan Well Murder, as the crime came to be known, led to a sensational trial, in which two of America’s Founding Fathers participated. Given the intense public interest in the homicide, publishers raced to print the first—and ful…
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How to weave the perfect murder mystery plot. Find out more about Kate Davies' work at katedaviesdesigns.com and browse all of her patterns at shopkdd.com. The Margery Allingham's Mysterious Knits book, which contains Caroline's essay about knitting and detective fiction, is available at shopkdd.com/summerofmystery. This episode marks the beginning…
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How to weave the perfect murder mystery plot. Find out more about Kate Davies' work at katedaviesdesigns.com and browse all of her patterns at shopkdd.com. The Margery Allingham's Mysterious Knits book, which contains Caroline's essay about knitting and detective fiction, is available to order here. Mentioned in this episode: — Margery Allingham's …
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club Conversation episode for October 2024, in which we are reading Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert. This is part two of a two-part experience: in part one, you can hear some basic context and publication information for this book without any spoilers and this, part two, is a fully spoilered discussion between Car…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for October 2024, in which we are reading Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you…
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Today, I'm sharing an episode of the chart-topping podcast, History Daily. This episode is about the premiere of one of the greatest horror films ever made, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. What better way to kick off spooky season? Next week, we're announcing the theme of season 4 of The Art of Crime, so watch this space! If you'd like to support th…
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Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series …
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Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this episode: — The Poison…
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Back in July of this year, I did an episode titled Christianna Brand's Impossible Crimes (Ad Free). During the research and preparation for that episode, I read quite a few Brand novels. Even though I haven't read every single work she published, I hope you enjoy this ranking of 15 books from Christianna Brand's canon. Christianna Brand novels ment…
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What connects a notorious 1827 murder case with the Detection Club’s cosy Soho clubrooms? There are minor spoilers for the books listed below in this episode. Also, please be aware that there are passing references (without description) in this episode to infant death. Support the podcast by joining the Shedunnit Book Club and get two extra Shedunn…
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What connects a notorious 1827 murder case with the Detection Club’s cosy Soho clubrooms? There are minor spoilers for the books listed below in this episode. Also, please be aware that there are passing references (without description) in this episode to infant death. Mentioned or consulted in the making of this episode: — The Red Barn, A Tale Fou…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club Conversation episode for September 2024, in which we are reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers. This is part two of a two-part experience: in part one, you can hear some basic context and publication information for this book without any spoilers and this, part two, is a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline …
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File for September 2024, in which we are reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers. There are no major spoilers here. This is a new two-part primer format that we're trying out. In this episode, part one — the fact file — you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for this book with…
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Open wide! Support the podcast by joining the Shedunnit Book Club and get two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join. There are spoilers in this episode for the titles listed below. Mentioned in this episode: — Death in the Dentist's Chair by Molly Thynne — The Uncer…
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Open wide! There are spoilers in this episode for the titles listed below. Mentioned in this episode: — Death in the Dentist's Chair by Molly Thynne — The Uncertain Glory by Molly Thynne — "Death Sits in the Dentist's Chair" by Cornell Woolrich, collected in Darkness at Dawn: Early Suspense Classics — Murder Underground by Mavis Doriel Hay — One, T…
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With holiday season in full swing for many of us, Leandra joined me in a discussion on holiday reading habits. We describe what we like to read on holiday, discuss the common assumptions about "beach reads," and share three book recommendations each. Mentioned in this episode: — Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar — Diavola by Jennifer Thorne …
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Beware the pipe organ. Support the podcast by joining the Shedunnit Book Club and get two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join. There are no major spoilers in this episode but some minor plot details for the titles listed below are discussed. Mentioned in this epis…
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Beware the pipe organ. Mentioned in this episode: — The Organ Speaks by E.C.R. Lorac — Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers — The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers — The Nebuly Coat by J. Meade Falkner — The Hymn Tune Mystery by George A. Birmingham — Holy Disorders by Edmund Crispin — Swan Song by Edmund Crispin — The Pit-Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wil…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for August 2024, in which we are reading An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by PD James. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunni…
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Dolores Gordon-Smith joins Caroline to read this short story collection by H.C. Bailey. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 21:34. After that, expect full spoilers. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her web…
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