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In honor of World Autism Month, Victoria shares three atmospheric mystery books featuring autistic and neurodivergent characters. These reads span cozy whodunnits to thrilling psychological puzzles—all set in moody British or Scottish locales. If you're craving character-driven mysteries with rich emotional depth and unique amateur sleuths, this episode is for you!
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction - Why we’re celebrating World Autism Month with book recs featuring autistic characters.
01:15 – Book #1: The Framed Women of Ardour House by Brandy Schillace
03:55 – Book #2: Dark Island by Daniel Aubrey
06:00 – Book #3: Poisoned Primrose by Dahlia Donovan
08:10 – Why Neurodivergent Sleuths Offer a Fresh Perspective- Discussion on the importance of diverse representation in amateur detective fiction.
08:45 – Outro & Listener Call to Action- Tell us your favorite mysteries featuring autistic or neurodivergent characters!
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