It’s summer, and that means sunny weather, visits to the beach…and murder? This week’s episode is on two seaside mysteries, Bad Things Happen Here by Rebecca Barrow and I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick. Topics include mental health representation, balancing nuanced characters with twisty plots, and how the setting enhances both books. (Note: we do not spoil the big plot twists in either of these books.) As always, you can listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
Media mentioned
- The Scapegracers by H.A. Clarke
- Queer As All Get Out: 10 People Who’ve Inspired Me by Shelby Criswell
- The Heartbreak Baker by A.R. Capetta
- The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller
- Rooks and Ruin trilogy by Melissa Caruso
- Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel Lavery
- Legion (TV show)
- You Don’t Know Me But I Know You by Rebecca Barrow
- This Is What It Feels Like by Rebecca Barrow
- I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuistion
- Knives Out (2019)
Content warnings
Murder, drowning, racism, mental health struggles including suicidal ideation and intrusive thoughts