Ep. #1 | Crime fiction news, Killer Books & Gateway Mysteries

Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this debut episode, thriller author Mike Donohue lays out what to expect from the show, covers the 2025 CWA Dagger Awards, hot new releases, and breaks down three gateway mysteries for new and seasoned fans alike.

🕵️‍♂️ Books & topics mentioned:
– The Book of Secrets by Anna Mazzola (CWA Gold Dagger Winner)
– Dark Ride by Lou Berney and Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra
– Gone Girl, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Bluebird, Bluebird, Blacktop Wasteland

- The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths, What the Night Brings by Mark Billingham, The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware, Welcome to Cottonmouth by Jay Bell

– The Thomas Crown Affair remake
– Libby’s most popular mystery/thrillers

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Until next time—stay sharp, and don’t trust anyone who skips to the end.