
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 | 188 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeFiction | |||

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.
In this episode, we chat to spy fiction and SF writer David Goodman about his multi-award-winning novel A Reluctant Spy and its follow up Soliary Agents aswell as his upcoming SF debut featuring a generational starship...
In this episode we talk to Ben Giles about his autobiography detailing his career in extreme cleaning and find out the answers to such questions as 'What happens to a decomposing body?' and 'How do you remove the dead whale you just ran into with you... more
In this episode we discuss the true life case of Bollywood actress Jiah Khan who died of apparent suicide in 2013 - but was there more to the story?
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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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A crime-focused discussion series hosted by two acclaimed crime writers that blends deep dives into authors' careers with behind-the-scenes insights on collaboration, publishing, and creating twisty thrillers. Episodes routinely explore how real-world history, locations, and personal experiences shape fiction, with generous banter, playful rivalries, and a shared love for discovery—often recommending authors, books, and adaptations. Noteworthy elements include meta-fictional takes, cross-genre collaborations, and a warm, conversational style that makes literary craft accessible and entertaining for listeners who devour crime fiction and historical mystery alike.
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Recent guests on Murder Junction include:
1. David Goodman
2. Ben Giles
3. Daniel Hahn
4. Neil Lancaster
5. Anthony Horowitz
6. M. J. Arlidge
7. Alex Khan
8. Evelyn Clarke
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