Murder Junction

In this episode we talk to Otto Penzler, legendary owner of the Mysterious Bookshop in New York, the world's largest specialist crime and thriller bookshop. We also discuss Otto's latest project, editing and releasing a series of 'American Mystery Classics'.

In this episode we talk to Terry Deary, creator of the bestselling Horrible Histories books, now turned crime fiction writer, about his latest novel Actually, I'm a Corpse

In this episode we discuss Abir's new novel The Pinnacle, delve into the history of skyscrapers and chat about the very best hi-rise books and films from The Towering Inferno to Die Hard. 

In this episode, we chat to spy fiction and SF writer David Goodman about his multi-award-winning novel A Reluctant Spy and its follow up Soliary Agents aswell as his upcoming SF debut featuring a generational starship...

In this episode we talk to Ben Giles about his autobiography detailing his career in extreme cleaning and find out the answers to such questions as 'What happens to a decomposing body?' and  'How do you remove the dead whale you just ran into with your boat?'

In this episode we discuss the true life case of Bollywood actress Jiah Khan who died of apparent suicide in 2013 - but was there more to the story? 

In this episode we chat to eminent author, editor and translator Daniel Hahn about his latest book If This Be Magic: The Unlikely Art of Shakespeare in Translation. We also ask him whether Shakespeare might, in a certain light, be considered a crime writer?

In this episode, we explore the early history of MI6, Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, discuss MI5's recommendations on how to be a spy and chat about Q's first outing as amateur detective in Vaseem's new paperback, Quantum of Menace.

In this episde we talk to undercover policeman turned crime writer Neil Lancaster about his latest Max Craigie novel and the mysterious Scottish grave that led to the series. We also chat about Neil's previous life guarding nuclear reactors - in the company of dogs.

In this episde we chat to Anthony Horowitz, creator of the Alex Rider novels, and TV shows such as Midsommer Murders and Foyle's War. Anthony tells us about his latest crime novel, A Deadly Episode, and what keeps him writing. 

In this episode we chat to crime writers M.J. Arlidge and Alex Khan about their new police procedural, Her Last Breath. 

In this episode we chat to the co-authors of the upcoming crime novel The Ending Writes Itself, V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke - known as Evelyn Clarke. 

In this episode, we chat to bestselling thriller writer Sabine Durrant about her latest novel Dead Heat, and her delight in setting her murdery thrillers in sun-soaked destinations

In this episde we chat to debut crime novelist M.K. Oliver about A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage, and the inspirations behind it, including the real Lalla Rookh who gives the book's protagonist her name. 

In this epsiode we chat to crime writer Tim Weaver about his bestselling character, David Raker, who makes his appearance in a fifteenth novel 'The Lost Women'. 

In this episode we chat about Vaseem's new locked room mystery novel, The Edge of Darkness, set in the Naga Hills district of 1950s India, and discuss the infamous Battle of the Tennis Court that took place in the region during WW2

In this episode, we chat to celebrated crime writer Louise Welsh about her career and her latest novel The Cut Up. We discuss some of the most expensive books to be sold secondhand, and the death of playright Christopher Marlowe.

In this episode we talk to New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave about her new thriller The First Time I Saw Him ... and how she was cut out of a TV show based on her books 

In the final episode of 2025, we are joined by writers AA Dhand and Imran Mahmood to review the year, discussing our favourite books and TV shows - and some we would rather not recommend.

In this episode, we look at the gruesome murder case of Sweet Fanny Adams and how the well known saying came to be,  

In this episode we chat to crime writer Alexandra Benedict, dubbed the 'Queen of the Christmas Thriller' about her latest book The Christmas Cracker Killer

In this episode podcast host Abir Mukherjee introduces us to his latest bestselling Wyndham and Banerjee mystery, The Burning Grounds, and we dissect the true crime case of the Tri-State Cemetery Scandal

In this episode we discuss the publicaiton of Quantum of Menace, the first book in a new mystery series featuring Q from the Bond franchise. We also recall the true crime case of the poison-tipped umbrella, a Cold War assassination from the 1970s. 

On this episode we chat to crime writing legend Peter James about his latest novel The Hawk is Dead, discuss royal glove making, and Peter tells us about the 'worst film ever made' - possibly one of his own. 

In this episode we talk to thriller writing legend Patricia Cornwell about her career and her most famous character, Kay Scarpetta, star of novels from the game changing Postmortem to her latest, Sharp Force - and a soon to be aired TV series featuring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis.

In this episode we chat to crime writer Beth Lewis about her latest novel The Rush, discuss intrepid women in the wilderness, and the madness of the Yukon Gold Rush

In this episode we chat about the fifth Malabar House novel, City of Destruction, on its paperback release, and discuss a true life crime - The Baker Street Robbery - allegedly based on the Sherlock Holmes short story 'The Red-Headed League'

In this episode we chat to clinical psychologist turned crime writer Kingsley Pearson about his debut Flat 401, discuss digital psychology ... and rubber plantations in Sri Lanka. 

In this episode we chat to crime writer Heidi Amsinck about her Copenhagen-set crime novel Out of the Dark and life in the UK for a Danish-born journalist

In this episode we chat to thriller writer Nick Harkaway about his latest novel, Karla's Choice, and ollowing in his father John Le Carré's footsteps by bringing George Smiley back to readers.

In this episode we talk to crime writer Gordon Brown about his new novel, The Cost - written as Morgan Cry. We also delve in to his colourful employment history which includes finding a way to sell all sorts of things in all corners of the globe

In this episode we talk to broadcaster and crime writer Steph McGovern about her debut thriller Deadline, her engineering chops, and her passion for Irish dancing

A Capital Crime special featuring authors Jón Atli Jónasson, Ruth Mancini, Anna Bailey and festival organisers David Headley and Lizzie Curle.

In this episode we speak to crime writer Mark Billingham about his nineteenth Tom Thorne novel, What the Night Brings, and also about his 'wobbly dog'.

In this episode we chat to thriller writing legend Jeffery Deaver about his new book, SOUTH OF NOWHERE, featuring Colter Shaw, a 'rewardist'.

In this episode we chat to crime writer Tariq Ashkanani about his dark new thriller The Midnight King, and a chilling true life crime: The Hinterkaifeck Murders. We also ask: was Sauron really such a bad guy?

In this episode, Vaseem discusses his new psychological thriller The Girl in Cell A, inspired by great small town novels such as In The Heat of the Night, and the 1874 small town true crime known as The Axe Murders of Saxtown

In this episode we chat to Hollywood producer turned crime writer Kelly Mullen about her debut This is Not a Game, and her Iowa roots including a famous serial killer with a connection to the state

In this episode we chat to journalist, literary critic and novelist Lucy Atkins about her latest book Windmill Hill ... and her love of pony fiction 

In this episode we talk to broadcaster Jeremy Vine about his crime debut Murder on Line One, relive an intriguing anecdote about Nelson Mandela, and briefly look at Ted Bundy, serial killer.

In this episode we chat to Stig Abell about his latest novel, The Burial Place, and talk about an inspiration for another of his books, coming soon, namely Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time

In this episode we chat to thriller writing legend Scott Turow about his new book Presumed Guilty, and also discuss the true story behind the classic Presumed Innocent and his short lived career as a screen extra

In this episode we chat to crime writer Nina Badhreshwar about her debut novel The Day of the Roaring, and discuss some fun facts about Sheffield.

In this episode we talk to Simon Mayo, radio broadcasting legend, about his latest thriller, Black Tag,  discuss the legend of convict King Dick, and dredge up one of his fondest memories from his famous radio 'Confessions' segment. 

In this episode we chat to journalist and crime writer Jonathan Whitelaw about his latest book The Garden Club Murders, discuss some fun facts about bingo, and delve into the true crime case of a stolen Churchill painting, taken from an Ottawa hotel.

In this episode we chat to crime writer Tom Hindle about his latest novel Death in the Arctic. He also tells us about the true crime unsolved arctic mystery of Charles Francis Hall. We discuss an age when airships rules the skies, the demise of the Hindenberg, and an escapist tortoise.

In this episode we look back at 2024, see what's in store for 2025, and take a moment to talk about Christmas Killers and Santa's potential flouting of the law.

In this episode we talk to crime writer Rob Parker about the true mystery of the Yuba County Five, and Rob's new crime series, set in Norfolk, beginning with The Troubled Deep.

In this episode we introduce our podcast revamp - our new title 'Murder Junction', and a sample of what the new episodes will be about, as we discuss the Harem Conspiracy and the assassination of Ramesses III.