In this week's episode, Mulholland Books executive editor Joshua Kendall is joined by Elizabeth Hand, author of the atmospheric, historical mystery novel Curious Toys to discuss her appreciation of 1949's classic British noir film, The Third Man. Learn more about Elizabeth Hand's Curious Toys here. 

In this week's episode, Mulholland Books editor Emily Giglierano is joined by author Owen Laukkanen to discuss the inspirations behind his new novel, Deception Cove, which he describes as "a feminist Jack Reacher novel with a rescue dog." They also dig in to their favorite James Bond authors and more crime writers known for their Pacific Northwest settings. Learn more about Owen Laukkanen's Deception Cove here.

When New York Times bestselling author Michael Koryta (If She Wakes) isn't busy writing his next book, you can probably find him watching Jaws—over, and over, and over again. In this episode, Michael Koryta and Mulholland Books executive editor Joshua Kendall discuss why Koryta believes that Steven Spielberg's cinematic suspense thriller Jaws is the most re-watchable movie of all time. Learn more about Michael Koryta's If She Wakes here. 

New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty (The Chain) dives deep into his love of the classic science fiction and noir detective film Blade Runner with Mulholland Books executive editor Joshua Kendall. Learn more about Adrian McKinty's The Chain here. 

Author Denise Mina and her editor Emily Giglierano discuss their favorite true crime podcasts, Mina's latest book, Conviction, and the stories that too often go untold in crime fiction. Then, Edgar Award-winning author Alison Gaylin (Never Look Back) talks about the Los Angeles Times true crime podcast, Dirty John.   Learn more about Denise Mina's true crime podcast recommendations here.   Learn more about Conviction by Denise Mina, then discover more books of her books here.   Learn more about Never Look Back by Alison Gaylin, then discover more of her books here.