Your host is Mairi Campbell-Jack, long listed for the Crime Writing Associations debut dagger and a finalist on the Amazon Publishing New Voices Awards. Mairi guides you through the best of true crime and crime fiction podcasting and books. Regular reviews and guest interviews appear on the podcast and website, as well as a shop where you can buy reviewed books while supporting independent retailers and the pod. http://www.true-crime-fiction.com/podcast
A podcast hosted by 2 book-loving millennials talking mystery, sci-fi, horror, & crime fiction through a fun & literary lens
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Welcome to the Granite Noir Crime Writing Festival podcast. Granite Noir is Aberdeen’s international crime writing festival
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Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction


Crime fiction and criminal investigations are equal parts art and science. Creating compelling crime stories that ring true requires attention to character, plot, POV, voice, and so much more as well as an understanding of forensic science and criminal investigative techniques. Join me and let’s explore all things crime, fictional and real.
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Fact or Fiction: A Mostly-True Crime History Podcast


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Welcome to Fact or Fiction, the podcast about historical crimes with one fictional detail added. Listen carefully because it's not easy to know if something is Fact or Fiction. Ready to play?
Mairi ponders murderbilia. Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/2022/08/08/muderbellia-a-true-crime-podcast-about-true-crime-collectables/ Support the showโดย Mairi
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76. INTERVIEW: With crime fiction author and expert on locked room mysteries, Tom Mead.
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Mairi chats with Tom Mead, author of Death and the Conjuror, about locked room mysteries, and the golden age of crime writing. All books on the podcast can be purchased here https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF and your purchase will help support the pod and independent bookshops. Support the showโดย Mairi
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Mairi finds that nothing is as it seams in this quiet English backwater. Support the showโดย Mairi
Death and the Conjuror is available to pre-order in the TCF bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Support the showโดย Mairi
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72. The House That Vanished: A True Crime Podcast about Neville Presho, and Toraigh Island, Ireland
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When Neville Presho decides to leave Toraigh Island in Ireland for New Zeland, little does he expect his house to vanish, and then be caught in a web of injustice. Support the showโดย Mairi
Here at TCF we have put together a quick run-down of all the best crime fiction and true crime that we have reviewed which touch on the LGBTIQ+ experience. Happy Pride friends and followers. https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ Support the showโดย Mairi
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71. If You Tell by Greg Olsen: A True Crime Book About the Survival of Shelly Knotek's Daughters
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Mairi delves into motherhood, and what it means inspired by a modern true crime classic. Support the showโดย Mairi
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Fact or Fiction Author Series Presents Connie Yen
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Today’s guest, Connie Yen, is the author of Sinner and Savior: Emma Molloy and the Graham Murder, the true story of an 1886 murder in Greene County known as “The Graham Tragedy.” In 1886, the nude body of Sarah Graham was found in a well on the Molloy property. Subsequent investigations uncovered a bigamous marriage and other allegedly scandalous h…
Mairi delves into the reasons why people find it so hard to believe survivors of domestic abuse. If you, or anyone you know, is effected by this issue please use a safe computer and follow this link https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help Support the showโดย Mairi
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Mairi delves into a TCF favourite subject, women and crime, this time with BBC's ever popular Lucy Worsley. Support the showโดย Mairi
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68. INTERVIEW: Amy Suiter Clark, Crime Fiction Author of Girl, 11.
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Mairi interviews Amy, and they chat about her debut Girl, 11 as well as never lighting up a room. Girl 11 is available to buy in the TCF bookshop, all profits go to support independent bookshops and the pod. https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/tcf-reviewed-fiction Support the showโดย Mairi
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Mairi reviews Girl, 11, crime fiction debuet of Amy Suiter-Clark text is available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/2022/03/18/girl-11-a-crime-fiction-book-about-a-true-crime-podcaster/ If you want to buy the book please buy it here https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Support the showโดย Mairi
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66. SHORT STORY: Nuts About You by award winning Camilla Macpherson
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Camilla Macpherson is a writer and lawyer who lives in The Hague in the Netherlands. She recently won the Crime Writer’s Association Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition. Crime fiction is her favourite genre, and she has a particular interest in writers of the Golden Age. Her debut novel, Pictures at an Exhibition, was a work of literary fic…
In this true crime book we are taken on a decades long hunt for clues as to where a missing son has gone, and can he be connected to a body found in the woods? Ripple is availible to buy in the TCF bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF and the text can be read here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon…
The search for justice in one man's murder extends over decades and entertwines with some of Britain's biggest scandles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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Interview: Dea Parkin, Secretary of the Crime Writers Association, talks crime, awards, and lots more
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I had a lovely chat with Dea Parkin, secretary of the Crime Writers Association about what the CWA can do for both writers and readers - as well as general crime, mystery and the all important award season. Link to Crime Readers Association https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction Link to Crime Writers Association https://thecwa.co.uk/ Support the …
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Mairi reviews the sequel to Errant Blood by CF Peterson, and see the highlands through different eyes. All book reviewed on the pod are available in the TCF bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)…
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61:Suspect: A True Crime Podcast about he murder of Arapana Jinaga and the acquittal of Emmauel Fair
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Suspect delves into a complex murder, which will make you question how much we can really rely on DNA evidence. Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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60. Self Help for Serial Killers: Let Your Creativity Bloom. Week two, part two
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Main tells us about the all important Shadow Artist, and how if you can't make it with the big boys, you can still help. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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H. H. Holmes: A Fact or Fiction Nightmare!
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H. H. Holmes is one of the most infamous killers in the history of Chicago and the United States. In late 1894, when authorities arrested Holmes on a warrant for horse theft in Texas, they learned Holmes, the architect and former owner of the “murder castle” in Chicago not only looked like the villain from a melodrama but acted the part, too. Altho…
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Mairi delves into a very difficult true crime book. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
Mairi reviews this true crime podcast and finds an extrodinary friend. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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57: Umboi Island, A Creature X Mystery: A Crime Fiction Book about A TV Crew Chasing Cryptids
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Mairi reviews this updated Boy's Own Adventure style story. Text can be read here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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26 REMASTERED. Unravelled: A True Crime Podcast from Billy Jensen and Alexis Linkletter first two seasons on LISK and Jason Christopher Hughes
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Mairi looks at two seasons of Billy Jensons and Alexis Linkletter's new true crime podcast. Season one covers LISK, and season two a truely terrifying stalker. Text is availible here https://true-crime-fiction.com/2021/08/07/unravelled-a-true-crime-podcast/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)…
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56. BONUS EPISODE. International Women's Day conversation with author CJ Cooper
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Mairi chats with crime fiction author CJ Cooper, about women and crime for international women's day. The reading list to accompany this episode can be found here https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF This episode brings up some difficult subjects so UK resources for anyone effected are below. Refuge UK domestic abuse helpline https://www.nationaldahelp…
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55: The Trojan Horse Affair: A True Crime Podcast about extremism and islamophobia in Birmingham
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At first listening The Trojan Horse Affair podcast appears quite straight forward, but it's only when complaints roll in that we hear another side of the story. Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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54. Self Help for Serial Killers: Let Your Creativity Bloom. Week 2, part 1.
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In the latest installment of the SFSK story we get to hear about Fawke's first murder in his own words. To get early episodes and SFSK bonus material please check out the Fiction tier on the True Crime Fiction Pateon. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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53: The Witness in His Own Words: A True Crime Podcast about Joseph O'Callaghan the Youngest Person in Ireland's Witness Protection Programme
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Mairi reviews this unique true crime podcast, rarely do you get so immediate with those involved in crime. If anything in this post has effected you please contact https://www.survivorsuk.org/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
Mairi reviews Dirt Town, the first reviewed book which she cried at. Availible to buy in the TCF Bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Text availible here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
True Crime Fiction is one years old today! Hurrah. So Mairi reviews some of the best of the last 12 months. If you would like to support TCF you can do so from as little as £1 at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction You can buy, or pre-order, all the books reviewed at the TCF shop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Support the show (https://www.p…
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50. The Darkest Sin - Book 2 of the Ceaser Aldo series: A Crime Fiction Book Set in Renansance Florence
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Mairi reviews the second book in the Ceaser Aldo series, which can be pre-ordered or purchased here https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF And you can listen to Mairi's interview with DV Bishop at episode 13 of the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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49. Self Help for Serial Killers: Let Your Creativity Bloom. Week One. A Crime Fiction Novel.
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Mairi narrates week one of CWA Longlisted and Amazon New Voices finalist, Self Help for Serial Killers: Let Your Creativity Bloom, and Maine Fawkes starts his journey of twisted self discovery. For early release episodes, and bonus materials please check out patreon.com/truecrimefiction Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)…
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Harsh reality looks in depth at one relaity tv show, and uncovers an ethically murky world, and focuses on the life of Miriam Rivera before, during and after filming. Please support the podcast on Patreon. www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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Mairi find a refreshingly flawed female lead, in Ivy Boscowen. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
Mairi discovers this excellent podcast about a very sophisticated catfishing scam. Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ If you wish to support TCF please check out our patreon where there are various different levels of support and benefits on offer. www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction Support the show (https://www.patreon.co…
Slithering into your podcast feeds, is this twisty thriller, well worth a read. Available for pre-order now in the TCF Bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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44. Self Help for Serial Killers: Let Your Creativity Bloom - Introduction
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Mairi is releasing her debut novel Self Help for Serial Killers: Let Your Creativity Bloom month-by-month, chapter-by-chapter via the podcast. Longlisted for the Crime Writers Association Debut Dagger, and a finalist in the Capital Crime and Amazon Publishing New Voices Awards new chapters will be released at the begining of every month, with a Pat…
Mairi delves into one of the sadest and most baffling cases of it's time. Text availible here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the showโดย Mairi
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Mairi reviews two podcasts both of which try to find out who Ghislaine Maxwell really is. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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In the Immaculate Deception Mairi discoveres shame, pride and fraud. Text availible here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
Mairi delves into this book which weaves folklore and crime together. This book is availible to buy in the TCF bookshop with all profits going to independent bookshops and the podcast. https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Text availible here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)…
Two podcasts on exactly the same crime, both reporting at the same time! Well I never. Text available http://www.true-crime-fiction.com/blog Support the showโดย Mairi
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Fact or Fiction : Author Series presents Bryan Johnston
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In this episode of Fact or Fiction: Author Series, Bryan Johnston, author of Deep in the Woods shares the story of the 1935 kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser, but he adds one fictional detail. Will I guess it? Will you? Play along with me and then order a copy of Deep in the Woods to learn all the stranger-than-fiction details about the kidnapping,…
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38. The Saint and The Sinner: A True Crime Book about Fyodor Dostoesvski and the writing of Crime and Punishment
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Mairi explores the boundaries between one classic and crime fiction, and finds the latest work on Dostoyevsky a little lacking. Text version here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ To buy a copy and help support independent bookshops and the pod please go here https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF…
TCF will be open for submissions in January 2022. For more information please listen to this announcement and also check the webpage https://true-crime-fiction.com/submissions/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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Love triangles rarely work out well. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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36: Undercover - Operation Julie The Inside Story: A True Crime Book about Britain's biggest drugs bust
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Mairi dives deep into this story of undercover work on Britain's biggest drugs bust. Buy the book from the TCF bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/TCF Read the text here http://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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Episode #48: Three Famous Toxicology Cases
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Poisons and drugs have been used as murder weapons for many centuries. Sometimes the poison itself does the killing and other times it simply facilities the use of another method. Here are three famous cases involving poisons and drugs. SHOW NOTES: http://www.dplylemd.com/criminal-mischief-notes/48-3-famous-poisoning-cases.html…
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35. Evil Has A Name: The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation - A True Crime Podcast
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This podcast is as close to perfect as true crime podcasting can get. Text version availible here http://www.true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)โดย Mairi
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Mairi delves into Death as a Living, a true crime memoire about the mean streets of Dayton Ohio, and thinks a bit about the responsibility of writers when it comes to issues of race. Text available here https://true-crime-fiction.com/my-reviews/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefiction)…