RedHanded

An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick

By: Suruthi Bala, Hannah Maguire

Narrated by: Suruthi Bala, Hannah Maguire, Denise Mina

Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

Based off Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala's popular podcast of the same name, RedHanded explores real-life true-crime cases to help answer once and for all if a killer is born or made.

Features an audiobook exclusive interview: Suruthi and Hannah interview award-winning author Denise Mina on the "the less dead", equality and bigotry in crime, the justice system, and the media.

After meeting at a house party in London, where they discovered a mutual obsession for all things true crime, Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire drunkenly promised to one day start their own murder podcast. Six weeks later, they ordered their first microphones, and the rest is history. From the hosts of the hit podcast RedHanded (dubbed by Anna Paquin as her “all-time favorite true-crime podcast”), Bala and Maguire have amassed a cult following of “spooky bitches”.

What is it about killers, cults, and cannibals that capture our imaginations even as they terrify and disturb us? Do we find these stories endlessly and equally compelling and frightening because they hold up a mirror to society’s failings and to the horrors that we humans are capable of? RedHanded rejects the outdated narrative of killers as monsters and that a victim “was just in the wrong place at the wrong time”. Instead, it dissects the stories of killers in a way that challenges perceptions and asks the hard questions about society, gender, poverty, culture, and even our politics.

With their trademark humor, research on real-life cases, and unflinching analysis of what makes a criminal, Bala and Maguire take you through what drives the most extreme of human behavior to find out once and for all: What makes a killer tick.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire (P)2021 Running Press Adult

Critic reviews

“As a true-crime fanatic, I can say without hesitation that Hannah and Suruthi are my all-time favorite podcasters of the genre. The ladies kindly let me have a sneak peak of their book and I’m so excited for the rest of the world to have the opportunity to read their brilliant words.” (Anna Paquin)

"Laugh-out-loud yet wildly informative." (Refinery29)

“Hannah and Suruthi will inspire you to plunder the crevasse that is Reddit and remind you that even locking your doors might not be enough to save you.” (Vulture)

Incredibly well written book!!

As a long time listener of their podcast, I was excited to dive into this audio book!! And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! It was very well researched, their accents made it such an easy listen, the witty humor sprinkled throughout…over all just fantastic. Well done, ladies!!

LOVE!!!!!

Just get the book! And definitely listen to the podcast 🙂 I love Suruthi and Hannah!

Best podcast ever becomes a book?!

Redhanded has been my favorite podcast for some time now. I’m beyond happy that they’ve now made a book. Each story they tell is well researched and thought out. They’re extremely respect to not only the victims, their families, but the authenticity of the story itself. Both Hannah and Suruthi are smart, witty, and extremely intelligent. All this adds up to one great listen. It’s well worth ones time to give this book a listen. Definitely 10/10

i liked it.

I found myself missing some of the back and forth banter that takes place in the podcast, but I understand that this is a different format so it won't have all that. I thought the book was well written and thought out. well done red handed.

You’ll recommend this to someone the minute you finish listening.

Been a fan/patreon of the podcast since 2019. This book covers some of the podcast prior material but is not a rehash. Deeper exploration of the reasons, motivations, and societal reflections behind killers and crimes. The authors’ research behind the material is massive! The presentation is concise, smart, and funny. Loved it!

Satisfied Spooky Bitch

I for one am one satisfied Spooky Bitch.

Thank you Suruthi & Hannah!

You have blown me away with how awesome this book is, and the last chapter. Wow. What a thesis to digest.

Hope another book deal is in your future!

Very well researched, very interesting

I've been a fan of the Redhanded podcast for a long time and this book was everything I hoped it would be. It's so well researched and full of interesting information. I learned a lot!

Brilliant!!!

Debunking the serial killer myths in depth. It is a great balance of fact and humor.

I love these gals, and this book did not disappoint

Great Listen, I bought the book before I realized that I wouldn’t have time in the near future to read it so I ended up also purchasing the audio book and boy was I stoked upon listening to it!!! It’s a great listen! Buy the book too!!!

Two of the few voices I can tolerate reading to me

I love the podcast and the book is no different. Entertaining and informative. The authors narrating this was the best idea ever! I listen to only one podcast so far and it is because of these ladies.