
British crime writers Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee bring to life history’s most intriguing murders, true crime and fictional, in the company of the world’s best known crime writers. They make murder . . . fun.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeFiction | |||

In this episode we chat to screenwriter turned crime author Tim Sullivan about his DS George Cross series. Tim also tells us about the time he told legendary Hollywood director Ron Howard how to fix his film script...
In this episode we talk to Otto Penzler, legendary owner of the Mysterious Bookshop in New York, the world's largest specialist crime and thriller bookshop. We also discuss Otto's latest project, editing and releasing a series of 'American Mystery Cl... more
In this episode we talk to Terry Deary, creator of the bestselling Horrible Histories books, now turned crime fiction writer, about his latest novel Actually, I'm a Corpse
In this episode we discuss Abir's new novel The Pinnacle, delve into the history of skyscrapers and chat about the very best hi-rise books and films from The Towering Inferno to Die Hard.
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funny, intriguing, witty, out of the ordinary, addictive!
This podcast is very entertaining, I even went through the back catalogue and am finally all caught up. Would definitely recommend.
Lots of discussion on writing topics, laughter and jokes. I’ll be back for more
Vaseem and Abir have a delightful form of repartee that I found so enjoyable that after listening to 3 current episodes I had to start the entire run of episodes from the very first. Starting with their books, which are incredible reads and a fantastic addition to any bookshelf, and on into this podcast, I find my knowledge base expanding, my list of must read authors growing at a wild rate, and my thirst for more history only increasing. A very big thank you to both of you for the effort that y... more
Unbelievably I’ve only recently discovered this podcast! It’s immensely entertaining, so I’m now going through the back catalogue to catch up.
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Two crime-writing hosts chat with a rotating cast of acclaimed authors and collaborators, blending interview-style deep dives with light banter. Recent episodes lean into crime fiction craft, historical mysteries, translation, espionage lore, and industry dynamics, often pairing personal career journeys with behind-the-scenes storytelling and memorable anecdotes. Notable traits include a breezy sofa-session vibe, strong book-recommendation moments, and a knack for connecting genre fans with both established and emerging voices. The format likely appeals to listeners who want entertaining conversations that also broaden their reading lists and offer practical insights into writing, publishing, and storytelling across crime and literary ficti... more
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Recent guests on Murder Junction include:
1. Terry Deary
2. David Goodman
3. Ben Giles
4. Daniel Hahn
5. Neil Lancaster
6. Anthony Horowitz
7. M. J. Arlidge
8. Alex Khan
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