Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue covers a real-life rare books heist that reads like fiction, updates on Miami Vice and Bosch adaptations, and spotlights massive fall releases from Joe Hill, Louise Penny, and John Grisham.

He then dives deep into why horror mystery thriller mashups are so addictive—exploring the psychology behind books that make you think and scream simultaneously, from The Silence of the Lambs to Mexican Gothic.

Books & topics mentioned:– The Pushkin Job: international rare books heist– 2025 Petrona Award winner: The Clues in the Fjord by Satu Rämö– Miami Vice feature film & Bosch prequel series Start of Watch– King Sorrow by Joe Hill– The Black Wolf by Louise Penny– The Last Death of the Year by Sophie Hannah (Hercule Poirot)– The Widow by John Grisham– Wild Animal by Joel Dicker– Horror mystery thriller deep dive– What I'm reading/watching: Proving Ground (Michael Connelly), The Wasp Trap (Mark Edwards — audio), A Man on the Inside Season 2 (Netflix)

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Until next time—stay sharp, follow the clues, and don't trust anyone who skips to the end.