Brace yourself! Because this week, the Killer Author Club welcomes none other than Frieda McFadden onto the podcast! Frieda is here to dive deep into her runaway bestseller The Teacher, share the secrets behind her mind-blowing plot twists, and tell us how her background as a physician adds an unsettling layer of authenticity to her stories.

We’ll discuss:

🔪 The art of unreliable narrators and why we love to be deceived

🔪 Her wildly successful journey as an indie and traditional publishing sensation

🔪 The inspiration behind her most haunting characters (spoiler-free, of course!)

You won’t want to miss this thrilling conversation with an author who’s kept millions of readers on the edge of their seats.

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Angie Kim joins us to discuss her Good Morning America book club pick, Happiness Falls. We delve into how her short stories spark ideas for her novels and her obsession with exploring death, fear, and guilt in her work. Angie also reflects on her many careers—lawyer, consultant, entrepreneur, full-time mom, and now bestselling author—and how real-life tragedies inspire her writing. This episode offers a deeply personal look at Angie’s creative process and the themes that drive her stories.

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NYT bestselling author Jeneva Rose joins us to discuss her breakout hit The Perfect Marriage and how it became a runaway sensation. She opens up about the pressure of writing its highly anticipated sequel (coming in April), her impressive ability to juggle multiple books across genres, and her writing process. And, of course, we chat about her favorite fan, Scott, whose shenanigans have taken on a life of their own. A hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss!

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Author and comedian Benjamin Stevenson joins us to unravel the festive mayhem of his latest mystery, Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret. He talks about blending humor with suspense through his “slapdash sleuth” Ernest Cunningham and how Australia’s unique landscapes inspire his settings. Plus, he shares the wildest thing he’s done for research—don’t try this at home! A hilarious and insightful conversation about the art of crafting clever mysteries with a comedic twist.

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Bestselling author Jessica Knoll discusses her powerful thriller, Bright Young Women, a reimagining of a real-life serial killer case. Learn why she focuses on the female victims instead of naming the infamous “Casanova Killer” and how their advocacy inspired her story. Jessica also explores the unsettling charm of manipulative killers and the legal changes driven by victims’ voices. A compelling conversation on reframing true crime through the lens of resilience and justice.

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What does bestselling author Ruth Ware think of being called a modern Agatha Christie? Find out as Ruth joins us to discuss her latest, The Perfect Couple. We explore her favorite reality TV shows, her "catnip” when it comes to writing stories that readers find irresistible, and her keen ability to spot liars—both on the page and in real life. Subscribe now so you never miss an interview with Killers Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf, Kaira Rouda, and the best thriller writers in the business.

Patricia Cornwell is back in the Killer Author Club with the 28th Kay Scarpetta thriller, Identity Unknown. In this episode, she reveals why an abandoned theme park in Appalachia became her haunting new setting and shares a major scoop on the upcoming TV adaptation starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. Plus, discover how her meticulous research has driven 130 million worldwide sales and keeps readers hooked, and whether or not Patricia believes in otherworldly life…aka aliens!

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In this can’t-miss episode, our very own Kaira Rouda takes us inside her latest domestic thriller, What the Nanny Saw. We talk about the scary people living next door, the return of fan-favorite Creepy Paul, and why readers can’t get enough of him. Plus, Kaira shares real-life tales of babysitting gone wrong, sleepwalking disasters, and yes, even rattlesnakes! Don’t miss this spine-tingling peek behind the curtain of her chilling suburban stories.

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