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E26: They Shoot Horses, Do They? (pt. 1) — Horace McCoy — Existentialism in Noir — Dog Eared Classics

In this episode we introduce They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? It’s also time for Philosophy 101 with Justin and Kurt as we attempt to look at Existentialism in crime fiction. Our newest segment, Dog Eared Classics looks at No Orchids for Miss Blandish by James Hadley Chase and we explore the life of Horace McCoy. Get in Touch! Join …

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E25: In a Lonely Place (pt. 2) — Deep Discussion — 5 Round Burst

We might be discussing In a Lonely Place by Dorothy B Hughes, but this episode is anything but lonely. We simply loved this book and have a great time discussing it in detail. We cover quite a few reviews as well, taking a look at both books and television this time around. TV Reviews: The Expanse, Damnation, …

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Dorothy Hughes — Alcoholism in Detective Fiction — Show Notes for Ep 17 Pt 1

Greetings! In Episode 17 Part 1 we introduce Dorothy Hughes’ noir classic In A Lonely Place, discuss alcoholism in detective fiction for Subject Unknown, and dig up what we can about who Dorothy Hughes was and what made her tick. In A Lonely Place: The NYRB called Hughes writing “controlled elegance.” We couldn’t agree more. …

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E24: In A Lonely Place (pt. 1) — Dorothy Hughes — Alcoholism in Detective Fiction

Greetings! We introduce Dorothy Hughes’ noir classic In A Lonely Place, discuss alcoholism in detective fiction for Subject Unknown, and dig up what we can about who Dorothy Hughes was and what made her tick.  Get in Touch! Join our Goodreads Group Visit our Patreon Email Us Facebook Twitter Don’t forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts …

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E23: Devil In a Blue Dress — Deep Discussion — 5 Round Burst

Welcome back and happy 2019! This time we look at “Devil in a Blue Dress” by Walter Mosely, we do some reviews and we get into a bit of a controversial topic regarding the Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award. *Sorry for the Delay with this episode. 2019 came with a lot of chaos on …

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Walter Mosley Devil in a Blue Dress Show Notes for Episode 16.1

This time we introduce Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress. In Subject Unknown we look at the state of the podcast and where we are going, and we also have a couple featured reviews. This episode’s Featured Review features two items that didn’t quite work for us. Matt Fitzpatrick’s Crosshairs Put out by Green …

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E22: Devil in a Blue Dress (pt. 1) — Walter Mosley — Featured Reviews — Podcast Update

Hello Again. This time we introduce Walter Mosley’s “Devil in a Blue Dress.” In Subject Unknown we look at the state of the podcast and where we are going, and we also have a few featured reviews. Get in Touch! Join our Goodreads Group Visit our Patreon Email Us Facebook Twitter Don’t forget to rate …

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E19: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (pt. 2) — Deep Discussion — 5 Round Burst

Step right into the sauna as we discuss The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo our first look at Nordic Noir. We go back in time for a really stupid mystery series from the age of the Vikings. As bonus pillage you also get 5 reviews in 5 Round Burst: “Rhode Island Red” by Charlotte Carter …

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E18: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (pt. 1) — Stieg Larsson — Nordic Noir

Cold, Rocky, Windswept. We discuss Nordic Noir, Stieg Larsson, and introduce “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.” Vikings, The Nordic Model, and exposing the extreme right. Grab some aquavit, lutefisk, and lefsa and join us for this trip to the north. Get in Touch! Join our Goodreads Group Visit our Patreon Email Us Facebook Twitter …

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