Killer Author Club

Jaime Lynn Hendricks joins us to dish on her latestjaw-dropping thriller, where no one is who they seem and everyone has something to hide. We dig into dangerous double lives, deadly exes, and the risky thingspeople will do for love—and money. Jaime also explores the razor-thin line between justice and revenge, and why the glittering world of the 1% makes the perfect backdrop for betrayal, manipulation, and murder.

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Our very own Heather Gudenkauf joins the Killer Author Club to talk about her twisty thriller, Everyone Is Watching. From deadly reality show competitions to the dark side of social media and live streaming, Heather unpacks the high-stakes world of this locked-room mystery. We dive into how buried secrets always find a way to the surface, and why she left small-town Iowa behind for the lush, deceptive beauty of Northern California...

Amy Tintera stops by to talk about her addictive adult debut, Listen for the Lie. We dive into her bold leap from YA to adult fiction, how she crafts unlikeable characters we end up loving anyway, and the book she wishes she’d written—plus how it inspired her own twisty tale. Amy shares the real-life spark behind the story (hint: it’s more than just a favorite podcast) and teases some thrilling TV news.

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Lauren Thoman joins us to talk about her mind-bendingthriller You Shouldn’t Be Here, where nothing is quite what it seems. We dive into how she blends genres with ease—mixing suspense, time travel, and ghosts to craft stories that defy expectations. Lauren shares how she taps into thepower of the subconscious to fuel her writing and reveals how she pulls off twists so sharp, not even the most experienced Killers will see them comin...

Heather Graham—queen of thrillers, romance, and the paranormal—joins us to talk about her latest spine-chiller, The Murder Machine. With over 200 books to her name, Heather shares the secret to her prolific career, how she cranks out four novels a year, and the one book that meant the most to her (and why). We also dive into the dark and disturbing real-world AI research that inspired this latest thriller.

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The Killer Author Club gets extra deadly as Kimberly Belle, Cate Holahan, Vanessa Lillie, and Layne Fargo reunite to dish on Desperate Deadly Widows—the outrageous follow-up to their #1 bestselling Young Rich Widows. What zany antics are the widows up to this time? How do four authors manage to co-write not one but two wild thrill rides? And what’s in store for everyone’s favorite 80s femme fatales? From shoulder pads to murder plo...

Emily Carpenter is here to talk all things Gothictown—from her Shirley Jackson-inspired chills to the true definition of Southern Gothic (hint: it’s more than just crumbling mansions and ghosts). She spills the craziest thing she’s done for research, how she crafts eerie, unforgettable settings, and what’s next in her ever-expanding universe (yes, it includes a TV series and psychics in Savannah!).

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Bestselling author Mary Kubica joins us to talk about She’sNot Sorry and why psychological suspense has readers hooked. She shares her process of figuring out the story as she writes, the eerie appeal of setting thrillers in Chicago, and how she deals with uncooperative characters in her first drafts. Plus, we get her most stylish procrastination techniques and—finally!—the definitive answer on how to pronounce Kubica.

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Bestselling husband-and-wife duo Nicci French join us toreveal the secrets behind co-authoring psychological thrillers—where trust isn’t just part of the process, it’s everything. We discuss crafting characters so compelling they demand more books, their deep research into mental health and real-life patient treatment, and the chilling question at the heart of TheLast Days of Kira Mullan: How do you believe in yourself when no one ...

Hannah Morrissey returns to Black Harbor in The Unlucky Ones, diving into the inspiration behind her dark, gritty setting and why she gave her main character the haunting job of policetranscriber. We also explore how real-life experiences shape her stories and hear the swoon-worthy tale of how she met her husband — who, yes, sleeps with one eye open. Don’t miss this eerie, fascinating chat with one of crime fiction’s rising stars.

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We’re pulling this episode from the vault to celebrate Ashley Winstead’s newest novel, This Book Will Bury Me — out Tuesday! Dive into The Last Housewife as Ashley unpacks her fascination with cults and why even the smartest women can fall prey. She reveals her intense research into close-range killings, the creative process behind braiding podcast snippets into the narrative, and how this dark story poured out of her in a fugue st...

B.A. Paris joins us to discuss The Guest and why houseguests who won’t leave are the perfect inspiration for fictional murder. We explore how far she and her characters would actually go for a friend (spoiler: not the same distance!), the unexpected ways The Secret Garden influenced this twisty thriller, and which of her books is currently playing on the small screen. A must-listen episode for fans of psychological suspense!

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Linda Hurtado Bond kicks off All the Captive Girls with a bang—literally—with pirates at Tampa’s legendary Gasparilla festival. In this episode, she reveals how AI and deepfakes weave into her latest thriller, the key differences between reporting the news and writing about it, and the adventures of skydiving despite a fear of flying. A high-stakes, high-energy conversation you won’t want to miss!

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Wanda Morris joins us to discuss What You Leave Behind andhow real-life injustices fuel her gripping thrillers. This time, she’s exposing the high-stakes world of illegal landlords and shady real estate developers—because let’s face it, few villains are more terrifying than those who control where we live. Wanda shares how she turns deep systemic issues intopage-turning suspense while keeping her characters razor-sharp and unforget...

Bestselling author Lisa Unger joins us to dive into her latest thriller, Close Your Eyes and Count to Ten, including the real-lifelocation that inspired its eerie setting. We chat about her journey from aspiring writer to powerhouse storyteller, why storms always seem to find their way into her books, and the increasingly blurry line between the virtual world and reality. A gripping conversation filled with behind-the-scenes insigh...

Buckle up for an explosive episode of the Killer Podcast with NYT bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz, the mastermind behind the pulse-poundingOrphan X series. In this jaw-dropping conversation, we dive into the moral complexities of assassins—do they have a code of ethics? (Spoiler: It’s not what you think!) Gregg also spills on which beloved character almost didn’t make it out of the series alive and shares the perfect recipe for a ...

Get ready for a gripping episode of Killer Author Club as we sit down with Joshua Moehling, author of the electrifying thriller A Long Time Gone. Discover the surprising inspiration behind his beloved character, Sheriff Ben Packard, and why small-town Midwest settings are the perfect backdrop for his chilling tales. Joshua also teases what’s next for the series—hint: more twists, more Packard, and more heart-pounding suspense! Plus...

In this week’s episode of the Killer Author Club podcast, Tara Laskowski takes us behind the scenes of her latest thriller, The Weekend Retreat. We explore how she selects the perfect (and creepiest) settings, her fascination with reclusive heiresses and scandalous family dynasties, and why embracing a messy writing process works for her. Tara also shares how she creates book-themed playlists and answers a chilling question: where ...

Co-authors Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands join us to talk about their thriller,Trust Issues, and the magic of co-writing. This episode dives into  their unusual research practices and how they keep each other sharp while balancing creativity and collaboration. Unravel the secrets behind their riveting new novel and hear about Greg’s real-life bookstore meet-cute that led to a real-life happily ever after. Listen…if you ...