In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss modern great Val McDermid.

Discussed and mentioned

The Mermaids Singing (1995) Val McDermid

Clean Break: A Kate Brannigan Mystery (2011 Radio play) Val McDermid

Village SOS (2012 Radio Play) Val McDermid

"Second Murder At The Vicarage" in Marple, 12 New Mysteries (2022) Val McDermid

Forensics, The Anatomy of Crime (2014) Val McDermid

Queen Macbeth (2024) Val McDermid

Wire in the Blood (2002-2008) - adaptation of Carol Jordan/Tony Hill series

Karen Pirie (2022-present) - adaptation of the Karen Pirie series

Fun Lovin' Crime Writers

Books In The Life Of | Val McDermid

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In today's episode, Brook and Sarah speak with Reagan Davis, author of the Knitorious Murder Mysteries series, and discuss the overlap between crafts and mysteries.

Discussed and mentioned

Disturbing the Fleece

About Reagan Davis

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Related episodes

Craft and Hobby Mysteries (released March 3, 2026)

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Brook and Sarah discuss adapting Agatha Christie and other classic mystery tales for younger audiences with Marci Kay Monson, author of the Mini Mystery series.

Discussed and mentioned

And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie

The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie

The Mystery of the Blue Train (1929) Agatha Christie

The Secret of the Blue Clock (1930) Carolyn Keene

About Marci

Marci Kay Monson is the author of the Mini Mystery series. These are interactive picture book mysteries for children. She's an avid reader, crafter, and gardener. She received her BS in technical communications from Utah State University and a graduate certificate in publishing from the Denver Publishing Institute. She found a love for Agatha Christie when her book club read And Then There Were None and never looked back. She loves story, bright colors, and a bit of cozy and fictional murder. Raised in Japan, England, and Germany, she now lives with her dog Suki in Leighton, Utah.

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