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Unreliable Sources

Unreliable Sources

Auteur(s): Mike Donohue Books
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 Unreliable Sources is your bi-weekly alibi for all things mystery, thriller, and suspense. Author Mike Donohue brings you 15-minute dispatches packed with shady characters, twisty plots, and dangerously good books—plus the occasional screen adaptation worth interrogating. If you crave clues, cold cases, and clever writing, tune in. Just remember: trust no one… especially the narrator.Mike Donohue Books Art
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  • Ep. #11 | Epic Length Thrillers, Used Bookstores & Scarpetta

    Ep. #11 | Epic Length Thrillers, Used Bookstores & Scarpetta
    Dec 5 2025
    Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue celebrates the enduring magic of used bookstores, profiles Manhattan's legendary Argosy Books (still run by three sisters in their 80s and 90s), explores the fascinating origins behind this year's Booker Prize shortlist, and pays tribute to country noir master Daniel Woodrell. He spotlights new releases from Ace Atkins and Val McDermid, then dives deep into why epic thrillers over 500 pages are worth the commitment.Books & topics mentioned:– Why used bookstores still matter (Reactor Magazine)– Argosy Book Store's 100th anniversary (New York Times)– Booker Prize 2025: the origins of the shortlisted novels– Kay Scarpetta series coming to Prime Video with Nicole KidmanNew releases:– Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Ace Atkins– Silent Bones by Val McDermid– The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison– Dead Ringer by Chris HautyEpic thrillers deep dive: The Secret History (Donna Tartt), The Alienist (Caleb Carr), The Power of the Dog (Don Winslow), The Given Day (Dennis Lehane), The Ink Black Heart (Robert Galbraith) — plus 11/22/63 (Stephen King), The Passage (Justin Cronin), American Tabloid (James Ellroy)What I'm reading/watching: Tripwire (Lee Child), Nash Falls (David Baldacci), This Book Will Bury Me (Ashley Winstead — audio), Stranger Things final season, Pluribus (Vince Gilligan)📚 Like twisty books and tense shows? Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes packed with killer reads, news, and sharp takes.🌐 Learn more: https://mikedonohuebooks.comUntil next time—stay sharp, follow the clues, and don't trust anyone who skips to the end.
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    17 min
  • Ep. #10 | Five Lost Mid-Century Mystery Masters, Year-End Lists & P.D. James

    Ep. #10 | Five Lost Mid-Century Mystery Masters, Year-End Lists & P.D. James
    Nov 14 2025

    Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue examines year-end "best of 2025" lists from Barnes & Noble, Publisher's Weekly, and Esquire, reports on the Baker & Taylor bankruptcy crisis threatening library book access nationwide, and explores the complicated ethics of posthumous manuscripts.

    He then dives deep into five forgotten mystery authors who deserve rediscovery—brilliant mid-century writers who dominated bestseller lists and won major awards but somehow vanished from literary memory.

    Books & topics mentioned:– Year-end lists: ⁠B&N Best Mystery & Thriller 2025⁠, ⁠Publisher's Weekly Best Books⁠, ⁠Esquire Best Books 2025⁠– ⁠Baker & Taylor bankruptcy and library impact (404 Media)⁠– ⁠Posthumous manuscripts ethics (Town & Country)⁠– ⁠Exit Strategy by Lee Child/Andrew Child⁠– ⁠Wild Instinct by T. Jefferson Parker⁠– ⁠King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich⁠– ⁠The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex⁠– Five forgotten mystery authors: ⁠Phantom Lady (Cornell Woolrich)⁠, ⁠Beast in View (Margaret Millar)⁠, ⁠The Blank Wall (Elisabeth Sanxay Holding)⁠, ⁠Home Sweet Homicide (Craig Rice)⁠, ⁠The Hours Before Dawn (Celia Fremlin)⁠– What I'm reading/watching: ⁠Shifty's Boys (Chris Offutt)⁠, ⁠Sleep No More (P.D. James — audio)⁠, ⁠Pluribus (Apple TV+)⁠


    📚 Like twisty books and tense shows? Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes packed with killer reads, news, and sharp takes.

    🌐 Learn more: ⁠https://mikedonohuebooks.com⁠


    Until next time—stay sharp, follow the clues, and don't trust anyone who skips to the end.
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    15 min
  • Ep. #9 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller Mashups, Rare Book Heists & Miami Vice

    Ep. #9 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller Mashups, Rare Book Heists & Miami Vice
    Oct 31 2025

    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)

    📚 Like twisty books and tense shows? Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes packed with killer reads, news, and sharp takes.

    🌐 Learn more: https://mikedonohuebooks.com

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