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As a fan of true crime podcasts, I have very few fiction podcasts in my favourites (mostly things like King Falls AM, for the wackiness) and I tend to avoid crime fiction, primarily because the real thing is better, crazier, and so much more twisted.
The Angel of Vine is a sublime fictional podcast, written to sound like true crime in the Noir tradition being retold in the modern podcast format. The podcast begins with the discovery of some old cassette tapes by the family of a deceased ex-cop turned private detective, and their choice to involve a podcaster/reporter to help them investigate the story enshrined in those cassettes.
Following the investigation into the murder of a young actress in Hollywood, the podcaster makes use of the recordings to tell Harry's story.
Voiced by some amazing talent (including the gorgeous growl of Joe Manganiello, the incomparable Alan Tudzyk, and the delightful Mischa Collins) the story is gripping, compelling, and extremely difficult to not binge.
For fans of true crime, crime drama, and any sort of Noir (Sam Spade eat your heart out), this is a podcast to listen to, save, and listen to again later.

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Just Cause (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 5)

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One cold case could be what kills her… Eight years ago, a young defense attorney was murdered,...

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The Snowman (2017)

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Jun 5, 2026

"Thomas Barry is dead, and everyone in Portrush had a reason." 🔍🇮🇪

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A Darling Obsession

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The Widow's Cruise

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2664 KP) rated Double Dealer (Bert & Nan Tatum, #4) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

After some public fights with an antique dealer, Nan and Bert both find themselves questioned by the police when he is killed. But when Bert's daughter is arrested for the crime, the twins must once again track down a killer. More fun moments and more great twists with this duo detective act.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-double-dealer-by-barbara.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.