Exploring female serial killers, research, and the fearless women who bring crime fiction to life with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner.

Lisa is known for her razor-sharp psychological thrillers rooted in real-world law enforcement and FBI research. A self-described “research junkie,” she’s shadowed cadaver-dog teams, toured the FBI Academy, and studied serial-killer psychology to bring authenticity to every page.

Her acclaimed Frankie Elkin series follows an ordinary woman on an extraordinary mission — finding missing people the world has forgotten — while her beloved characters like Detective D.D. Warren and FBI agent Kimberly Quincy showcase the strength and resilience of women who refuse to break.

Gardner’s work blends procedural precision, forensic realism, and emotional depth — making her one of the most compelling voices in modern crime fiction.

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Lisa Bailey, former FBI Forensic Artist and author of Clay and Bones, joined me talk about her 18 years in the Bureau. Lisa brought faces back to life—working scenes from 9/11 to looking for skulls at the Body Farm, giving names to the unidentified, and dignity to the forgotten. She is the expert on skull-rendering and through her work she solved numerous crimes, to include a double-homicide. Her story is haunting, human, and unforgettable. #truecrime #fbi #womenwhoinspire #skullsandbones #forensic

This unique episode dives deep into one of the most shocking espionage cases in U.S. history. Retired FBI Special Agent Pete Lapp and journalist and author Kelly Kennedy join me to discuss their gripping book, The Queen of Cuba — the true story of Ana Montes, a senior DIA analyst who secretly spied for Cuba for 17 years. #spies #counterintelligence #books #truecrime #fbi #womenspies #anamontes