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Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJonathan Whitelaw. Shortlisted for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional MysteryIn this episode, we speak to Jonathan Whitelaw. His book, The Concert Hall Killer, (HarperNorth/HarperCollins Canada) has been shortlisted for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery, sponsored by Jane Doe with a $500 prizeJonathan Whitelaw is a writer, award-winning journalist and broadcaster. After working on the frontline of Scottish politics, he moved into journalism, covering everything from sports tomusic to radioactive waste – and everything in between. He's also a regular reviewer, podcaster, panellist, commentator and in the near future, he will be an official Calgarian. He is the author of Th...2025-04-3019 min
Books and BingosEp. 50: "Book" or "Bingo" in the TitleSHOW NOTES:It's our 50th episode and 1 year anniversary!!❤️Books and Bingos is hosted by@RachaelFryman and @thenextgenlibrarian Follow and Contact Us: tiny.cc/booksandbingos Support the show by using our affiliate codes! LibroFMBookshopBooks Mentioned in the Episode: BINGO Vol. 1 by Maki HashinbaBingo Hall Detectives by Jonathan WhitelawBanned Books, Crop Tops, and Other Bad Influences by Brigit YoungLittle Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking2025-04-1111 min
The Northern ConnectionJonathan WhitelawThe Garden Club Murders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2635 min
HarperCollins PublishersThe Voices, By Natalie Chandler, Read by Katherine Press and Tom LawrenceI heard you. I know what you did.
"Gripping and emotional, with creeping suspense that keeps building until the final shocking twist" KARIN SLAUGHTER
"A standout thriller" ABIGAIL DEAN
"Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient" RHIANNON BARNSLEY
For three years, criminal psychiatrist Tamsin Shaw has been lying unresponsive in hospital.
But while she may not be able to open her eyes, she is awake, and listening to her visitors:
• The husband
• The best friend
• The ex-boyfriend
• The former patient
• The nurse
All of them have secrets.
One of them will kill to keep theirs hidden.
Can Tamsin wake up before it’...2025-03-1102 min
HarperCollins PublishersThe Garden Club Murders, By Jonathan Whitelaw, Read by Sid SagarGrowing, growing, gone…
Penrith, in the heart of the Lake District, is not the kind of place you can easily vanish.
Certainly not when the members of the Penrith Bingo Club are trying to track you down. But even stalwart sleuth, Amita Khatri, and her son in law, Jason, are foxed this time when a local woman tells them her husband, a mild-mannered academic has gone missing.
And he’s not the only person to disappear. Soon Amita, Jason, and irascible retired copper, Frank, are searching for more people – and some missing money to boot.
From the veg patches of Penrit...2025-03-1104 min
HarperCollins PublishersThe Cornish Campsite Murder, By Fiona Leitch, Read by Zara RammJodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back in a brand new Cornish mystery…
'Leitch crafts a Cornwall that I want to live in – vibrant, funny and dripping with mystery and mayhem. Brilliant’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives
‘A terrific summer read… a thumping good whodunnit2025-02-2703 min
HarperCollins PublishersThe Twelve Murders of Christmas, By Sarah Dunnakey, Read by Kristin Atherton'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive.' Ian Moore
The perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives – Agatha Christie meets Murdle.
12 murderous mysteries to read.
20 perplexing puzzles to solve.
1 mystifying murder to unravel…
Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.
It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.
Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed.
They have bee...2025-01-2803 min
Murder JunctionEpisode 144 - The stolen Churchill painting, Jonathan Whitelaw, The Garden Club Murders, and who invented bingo?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.2025-01-2734 min
HarperCollins PublishersHappy Bloody Christmas, By Jo Middleton, Read by Olivia MaceDon't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…)
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Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List:
1. Wrap the kids' presents
2. Peel the potatoes
3. Get rid of the dead body?!
Hungover and exhausted after her family's annual party, all Anna Johnson wants for Christmas is to finish her to-do list and finally sit down with the world’s biggest glass of wine.
But when she stumbles across a dead body in her larder, her plans are well and truly buggered.
A mysterious death in her home really is the last thing she needs, but with her judgemental in-laws...2024-12-1004 min
Criminally InspiredCriminally Inspired Episode 17 - Jonathan Whitelaw"Get him to read anything and everything. It doesn't matter if it's the Beano or the back of a sugar packet." Jonathan Whitelaw recalls the advice of his teacher to his parents, and talks about the need to always remain flexible as a writer and that it is never too late to start anything.
2024-08-201h 46Criminally InspiredCriminally Inspired Episode 17 - Jonathan Whitelaw"Get him to read anything and everything. It doesn't matter if it's the Beano or the back of a sugar packet." Jonathan Whitelaw recalls the advice of his teacher to his parents, and talks about the need to always remain flexible as a writer and that it is never too late to start anything.2024-08-201h 48
ABitOfAChristie PodcastEpisode 10 - The Mysterious Affair at StylesThis episode explores the connections between true crime stories and the works of Agatha Christie. The host interviews two authors - Jonathan Whitelaw, who writes cozy crime novels, and Jackie Barrow, who is researching a true crime case from 1909 that shares similarities with Christie's 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles'. The discussion covers topics like the origins of Whitelaw's 'Bingo Hall Detectives' series, the influence of Christie's writing techniques, and Barrow's investigation into a suspected poisoning case that captivated Missouri over a century ago.#AgathaChristie #TrueCrime #LiteraryInfluencesWe would love to hear from you. Your feedback...2024-07-191h 47
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJonathan Whitelaw and The Concert Hall KillerJonathan Whitelaw is a Scottish author, journalist, and broadcaster. He now calls Grand Prairie, Alberta home. His cozy crime novels are a delightful blend of mystery and humour. His unlikely pair of detectives, the jaded ex-newspaper journalist Jason Brazel, and his bingo-playing mother-in-law, Amita Khatri, add a unique charm to the series. Starting with "The Bingo Hall Detectives" in 2022 and continuing with "The Village Hall Vendetta" and "The Concert Hall Killer", Whitelaw's books are a must-read for those who enjoy a good laugh with their mysteries.Learn more about Crime Writers of Canada at: crimewriterscanada.com...2024-07-1819 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Cozy MysteryThe Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . by Blake MaraPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710785to listen full audiobooks.
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Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2024
Genres: Cozy Mystery
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Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Cozy MysteryThe Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . by Blake MaraPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710785 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . Author: Blake Mara Narrator: Joe Eyre, Richard Attlee, Rose Akroyd, Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 6, 2024 Genres: Cozy Mystery Publisher's Summary: PRE-ORDER BONE OF CONTENTION, THE BRAND NEW DOG PARK DETECTIVES NOVEL, COMING SPRING 2025. Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . When friends Louise and Irina find a dead body in the local park whilst walking their dogs, they are soon drawn into the mystery of who murdered...2024-06-0603 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . by Blake MaraPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710785 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . Author: Blake Mara Narrator: Joe Eyre, Richard Attlee, Rose Akroyd, Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 12 minutes Release date: June 6, 2024 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: PRE-ORDER BONE OF CONTENTION, THE BRAND NEW DOG PARK DETECTIVES NOVEL, COMING SPRING 2025. Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . When friends Louise and Irina find a dead body in the local park whilst walking their dogs, they are soon drawn into the mystery of who murdered...2024-06-0603 minGet Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . by Blake MaraPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710785to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Dog Park Detectives: Murder is never just a walk in the park . . .
Author: Blake Mara
Narrator: Joe Eyre, Richard Attlee, Rose Akroyd, Patricia Rodriguez
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2024
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
PRE-ORDER BONE OF CONTENTION, THE BRAND NEW DOG PARK DETECTIVES NOVEL, COMING SPRING 2025. Murder is never just a walk in the park . . . When friends Louise and Irina find a dead body in the local park whilst walking their dogs, they are soon drawn into the mystery of who murdered local...2024-06-069h 12
Below Grade LevelChapter 87 | Sweet Valley High | Fight Fire With Fire | Chapters 1-2!Welcome back to Below Grade Level! On this episode, we begin reading Sweet Valley High: Fight Fire With Fire! Lila Fowler has been arrested for arson, and it's up to Steven Wakefield, everyone's hottest brother, to prove her innocence! Did Lila burn her house down? Will Steven keep his internship at the DA's office? Are Elizabeth and Jessica side characters in their own series? Who the fuck is Devon Whitelaw?! Below Grade Level is hosted by Jonathan Eaton, Chris Zaleski, and Bekah Eaton, and our guest is Katie Handshoe!2024-05-161h 46
Ignite Your Imagination With Spoken Tales With Full AudiobookConcert Hall Killer Audiobook by Jonathan WhitelawListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 691760
Title: Concert Hall Killer
Author: Jonathan Whitelaw
Narrator: Sid Sagar
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:33:00
Language: English
Release date: 04-25-24
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK
Genres: Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Cozy Mystery
Summary:
Lights, camera, murder
In the Lake District, someones laying on a deadly welcome
The cast and crew of a popular TV crime drama are shooting in the Lake District but behind the scenes, relationships are as tense as on-screen. The directors reputation proceeds him, the two lead stars are feuding and rumours swirl.
Meanwhile the locals are enjoying...2024-04-2510h 33
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Cozy MysteryThe Concert Hall Killer by Jonathan WhitelawPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/691760 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Concert Hall Killer Author: Jonathan Whitelaw Narrator: Sid Sagar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 33 minutes Release date: April 25, 2024 Genres: Cozy Mystery Publisher's Summary: Lights, camera, murder In the Lake District, someone’s laying on a deadly welcome… The cast and crew of a popular TV crime drama are shooting in the Lake District – but behind the scenes, relationships are as tense as on-screen. The director’s reputation proceeds him, the two lead stars are feuding and rumours swirl. Meanwhile the locals are enjoying the filming – Amita Kahtri and her fr...2024-04-2505 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Cozy MysteryThe Concert Hall Killer by Jonathan WhitelawPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/691760to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Concert Hall Killer
Author: Jonathan Whitelaw
Narrator: Sid Sagar
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 33 minutes
Release date: April 25, 2024
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Publisher's Summary:
Lights, camera, murder In the Lake District, someone’s laying on a deadly welcome… The cast and crew of a popular TV crime drama are shooting in the Lake District – but behind the scenes, relationships are as tense as on-screen. The director’s reputation proceeds him, the two lead stars are feuding and rumours swirl. Meanwhile the locals are enjoying the filming – Amita Kahtri and her friend...2024-04-2510h 33
Access Must-Have Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Concert Hall Killer by Jonathan WhitelawPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/691760 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Concert Hall Killer Author: Jonathan Whitelaw Narrator: Sid Sagar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 33 minutes Release date: April 25, 2024 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Lights, camera, murder In the Lake District, someone’s laying on a deadly welcome… The cast and crew of a popular TV crime drama are shooting in the Lake District – but behind the scenes, relationships are as tense as on-screen. The director’s reputation proceeds him, the two lead stars are feuding and rumours swirl. Meanwhile the locals are enjoying the filming – Amita Kahtri and her friend...2024-04-2505 min
Crime Time FMHEADS TOGETHER March '24The latest edition of HEADS TOGETHER on CRIME TIME FM with Barry Forshaw, Victoria Selman and Paul Burke. Featuring new books, Barry's Blurays, SS Van Dine's Philo Vance on screen, writing to trend and branching out within the genre, #OnTheSofa & #InPersonWith guests, Murder By The Book (CWA, University of Cambridge), Oxford Literary Festival and Tim's Improvements.Reviews:Stig Abell Death in a Lonely Place Jane Casey Stranger in the FamilyJonathan Whitelaw The Concert Hall Killer AJ Finn End of StoryAnthony Horowitz Close to...2024-03-0834 min
The Secret Circle#14 Jonathan Whitelaw Talks Writing Cosy Crime, Escapism, and more!Today’s guest is author JOHNATHAN WHITELAW—writer of The Bingo Hall Detectives and the Village Hall Vendetta. Today we’re talking about…writing processes, cosy crime, and how to keep a genre fresh in oversaturated times.
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2024-02-0155 min
The Make Meaning PodcastEpisode 160 - Jonathan Whitelaw - Cozy Crime & Escaping into WritingJonathan Whitelaw is a Scottish author and journalist now living in Canada who wrote his first novel at the age of 17. He’s since published several books in the cozy crime genre, including Morbid Relations and the popular Bingo Hall Detectives series. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Jonathan about the cozy crime genre, why he’s drawn to it and the genre’s emphasis on humor, character, and setting. Plus, they discuss his publishing journey, from his first horrible book to being published by a small independent publisher to getting...2024-01-1234 min
Crime Writers of Canada's PodcastJonathan Whitelaw Discusses the Fine Art of MurderIt's always a pleasure to chat with Jonathan Whitelaw. We discuss his creative process and the joys and pitfalls of writing cozy mysteries with senior characters. Jonathan Whitelaw is an award-winning writer, journalist, and broadcaster. After working on the frontline of Scottish politics, he moved into journalism, covering everything from sports to music to radioactive waste – and everything in between. He's also a regular reviewer, podcaster, panellist, and commentator. He moved to Canada from the UK in May 2022 and has recently accepted a role in Crime Writers of Canada as our new Marketing Director. Since this...2023-09-1354 min