Partners in Crime

Fist pump in silence Apr 03, 2020

Show notes

How will Midsomer Murders celebrate its 320-year anniversary? What is Adam’s lockdown confession? Who or what has been teasing Bob? And why is he looking forward to seeing Adam on an exercise bike?

For the answers to these most pressing of questions, join Robert Daws and Adam Croft in the latest episode.

They discuss April’s Book of the month –Murder and Malpractice by Mairi Chong, next week’s 100th episode (watch LIVE at https://facebook.com/events/s/partners-in-crime-live/554983341800477/?ti=icl), book sales going up while crimes go down, Netflix’s true crime show Unorthodox and Adam’s book of the year – which hasn’t come out yet.

You will also hear Adam nabbing one of Bob’s old book recommendations and find out which of them has the most addictive personality.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-family-upstairs-1

Rules for Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/rules-for-perfect-murders

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A disinfected e-reader Mar 27, 2020

Show notes

Are the Partners in Crime broadcasters? Will lockdown inspire the next Harlan Coben? Can Bob master the technology to record remotely, and who wants some free books?

To find out, join Robert Daws and Adam Croft in the latest episode.

They also discuss the fall in physical book sales, Adam’s book giveaway, Harlan Coben’s stance on social distancing, Hello! magazine’s Netflix crime recommendations and Bob’s painting abilities.

You will also hear Adam get a bit stroppy and Bob making a desperate plea.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

Knight & Culverhouse Box Set - Books 4-6 by Adam Croft https://www.kobo.com/ebook/knight-culverhouse-box-set-books-4-6

The Secret Guests by Benjamin Black https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-secret-guests-1

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https://www.kobo.com/ebook/unwanted-2

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Naked under the table Mar 20, 2020

Show notes

Why does Adam have a yellow coat hanger? Is Bob going to have to tidy up? The Outsider vs Doctor Sleep or actors vs authors?

Robert Daws and Adam Croft give surprisingly definitive answers to these burning issues in the new episode.

They also discuss thrillers for 17 year olds, VAT on ebooks, Winston Churchill, Stockholm Requiem and reveal what April’s book of the month is going to be.

You will also find out what the Patreon Squad is and Adam makes a promise to listeners at great sacrifice to himself.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

Unwanted by Kristina Ohlsson

The Outsider by Stephen King

https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-outsider-59

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Bile-infused Exorcist vomit Mar 13, 2020

Show notes

What is Patreon? Who is ripping off Quentin Tarantino? What is it about the colour green and why does Bob not seem to care?

Robert Daws and Adam Croft answer these questions with their usual (lack of) wit and subtlety.

They also discuss their new Patreon (get involved at patreon.com/partnersincrimepodcast), upcoming appearances at literary festivals, Mark Wahlberg as Spenser, Freud on Netflix, why green became the go-to colour for crime book covers, The Cat and the Canary on tour and the best and worst John Grisham film adaptations

You will also find out that Bob is inspired by his dreams and that Adam doesn’t want to discuss his. Plus yours truly gets a shout out.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Firm by John Grisham
https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-firm-2

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Funky, hip and rad Mar 06, 2020

Show notes

Why is Bob getting side-eye from fellow train passengers? Is Adam part of the media elite? When is The Stranger not The Stranger and what are these podcast things anyway?

Robert Daws makes a welcome return to try to answer these questions with Adam Croft.

They also discuss the death of Linda Wolfe, new true crime book Babes in the Wood, former co-host Rachel Amphlett, McDonald and Dodds, London Book Fair’s cancellation and Nicole Kidman producing ‘My Lovely Wife’.

You may also find out whether Adam’s wife is making romantic or obscene gestures at him and there are teases aplenty for upcoming episodes.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

A Famished Heart by Nicola White https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/a-famished-heart

Babes in the Wood by Graham Bartlett and Peter James https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/babes-in-the-wood-5

None the Wiser by Rachel Amphlett https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/none-the-wiser

Email: hello@partnersincrime.online

https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-cornish-coast-murder-4

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Does Lynda La Plante like pizza? Feb 28, 2020

Show notes

Is Partners in Crime on Britbox? When did Liz Hurley become a bookseller? Will Lynda La Plante make it to Adrian’s birthday and is cosy the new black?

Adam Croft and Adrian Hobart ask more of these questions than they answer in the latest episode.

They also discuss the death of Clive Cussler (and his knowledge of shipwrecks), Martin Edwards’ Diamond Dagger, 2020’s hottest TV genre, Jo Nesbø avoiding his fans, The Hurricane Tapes and whether independent authors can make a living,

You’ll also find out where Adrian likes to holiday and Adam reminds us that he has a new book out.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Cornish Coast Murder by John Bude

Buried in the Country by Carola Dunn

https://www.kobo.com/ebook/buried-in-the-country

Closer To You by Adam Croft

https://www.kobo.com/ebook/closer-to-you-6

Email: hello@partnersincrime.online

https://www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/murder-in-midsummer

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The Forth Road Branch Feb 14, 2020

Show notes

Is Star Trek a crime series in disguise? Who says seven figure advances are a bad idea? Could you hide a million pounds for three weeks and where in the world is Bob?

Adam Croft and Adrian Hobart attempt to answer these questions in the latest episode.

They also discuss David Mark and Val McDermid’s perspectives on the publishing industry, the resurgence of the short story, Adrian’s new business venture and the true benefit of hidden camera shows.

You’ll also find out who ‘English Jane’ is and hear a special report from Bob.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

Murder in Midsummer by by Ruth Rendell, Arthur Conan Doyle, Dorothy L Sayers, Margery Allingham, John Dickson Carr, G K Chesterton, Michael Innes, Julian Symons, Ellis Peters

Closer To You by Adam Croft

https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/closer-to-you-6

Email: hello@partnersincrime.online

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Badgering or Beavering? Jan 31, 2020

Show notes

Why is this episode so late? What is the connection between Cormoran Strike and the Granada version of Sherlock Holmes starring Jeremy Brett? How might aliens interpret Partners in Crime and why might this episode be Bob’s last?

Adam Croft and Robert Daws definitively answer these pressing questions in the latest episode.

They also discuss Adam’s new book Closer To You, Robert Galbraith’s upcoming weighty tome, the 2020 Edgar Nominees, urgent appeals for Scottish crime novels, Georges Simenon’s Maigret, autographs vs selfies and Amy (AKA Bob’s sat nav).

You’ll also hear Adam worrying about his blurb and Bob cut off in his prime.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-turn-of-the-key

Pietr the Latvian (Inspector Maigret #1) by Georges Simenon https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/pietr-the-latvian

Closer To You by Adam Croft

https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/closer-to-you-6

Email: hello@partnersincrime.online

https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-outsider-57

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Stitcher: bit.ly/PIC-Stitcher

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Lumpen to berserkly lush Jan 24, 2020

Show notes

Why might the Partners never talk about Jo Nesbø again? Did Bob inspire Lee Child to let his brother take over writing Jack Reacher? Which cleaning product is best to clean a crime scene and can Adam’s new book outsell Iain Duncan Smith’s?

Adam Croft and Robert Daws get to the middle of most of these questions in the latest episode.

They also discuss crime fiction so bad it has become a collector’s item, the upcoming thriller from Labour’s ex-deputy leader Tom Watson, Peter May on Scotland’s crime boom, Mindhunter’s uncertain future and adapting Agatha Christie for an Indian audience.

You’ll also hear Bob complimenting Adam’s iron discipline and Adam issuing Bob with a coughing ultimatum.

~ Moriarty ~

RECOMMENDATION

The Outsider by Stephen King

Email: hello@partnersincrime.online