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Unreliable Sources

Unreliable Sources

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 Unreliable Sources is your bi-weekly alibi for all things mystery, thriller, and suspense. Author Mike Donohue brings you 15-minute dispatches packed with shady characters, twisty plots, and dangerously good books—plus the occasional screen adaptation worth interrogating. If you crave clues, cold cases, and clever writing, tune in. Just remember: trust no one… especially the narrator.Mike Donohue Books Kunst
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  • Ep. #13 | Why Thrillers Are Breaking, Reading Habits & The Puppet Show

    Ep. #13 | Why Thrillers Are Breaking, Reading Habits & The Puppet Show
    Jan 9 2026

    Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem.

    In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue covers encouraging reading habit data proving mysteries and thrillers still dominate, the most borrowed library books of 2025, and the massive wave of crime fiction adaptations hitting screens in 2026.

    He spotlights stormy new releases from Rachel Hawkins, Lucy Clarke, and Lori Rader-Day then dives deep into a problem plaguing modern thriller writers: has technology killed the MacGuffin? From dead phone batteries to cloud storage, Mike explores why Hitchcock's favorite plot device doesn't work anymore—and how the best writers are adapting to a world where everything is backed up, tracked, and instantly shareable.

    Books & topics mentioned:

    – ⁠American reading habits: mysteries & thrillers still winning⁠– ⁠Most borrowed library books of 2025 (NPR)⁠– 2026 adaptations: ⁠Crime 101 (Don Winslow/Chris Hemsworth)⁠, ⁠Scarpetta (Patricia Cornwell/Nicole Kidman/Amazon Prime)⁠, ⁠The Seven Dials Mystery (Agatha Christie/Netflix)⁠, ⁠His and Hers (Alice Feeney/Netflix)⁠– ⁠2026 Lefty Award nominees announced⁠– ⁠Wreck Your Heart by Lori Rader-Day⁠– ⁠Wildwood by Amy Pease⁠– ⁠The Storm by Rachel Hawkins⁠– ⁠The Castaways by Lucy Clarke⁠– ⁠The MacGuffin's death: technology vs. thriller plots⁠

    – What I'm reading/watching: ⁠

    The Puppet Show (M.W. Craven)⁠, ⁠Alone (Lisa Gardner — audio)⁠, ⁠Caught Stealing


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    Until next time—stay sharp, follow the clues, and don't trust anyone who skips to the end.
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    15 Min.
  • Ep. #12 | 5 Genre Reader Types & Exactly Which Thrillers to Gift Them

    Ep. #12 | 5 Genre Reader Types & Exactly Which Thrillers to Gift Them
    Dec 19 2025

    Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue explores the slow death of mass market paperbacks, unpacks why certain books become overnight blockbusters, and celebrates the eclectic 2026 Tournament of Books shortlist that doesn't shy away from genre fiction.

    He spotlights new releases perfect for winter reading, then dives deep into holiday book gifting—breaking down five distinct reader types and exactly which thrillers to gift each one. Because the best gifts show you know the person, not just the bestseller lists.


    Books & topics mentioned:– ⁠Tournament of Books 2026 shortlist⁠ – ⁠The slow death of mass market paperbacks⁠ (Publishers Weekly)– ⁠Dungeon Crawler Carl phenomenon⁠: how books become blockbusters overnight (New York Times)– ⁠Why some books become blockbusters overnight⁠ (The Guardian)– ⁠Agatha Christie adaptation⁠ from The End of the F***ing World director


    New releases:– ⁠The Red Scare⁠ by Con Lehane– ⁠The Quiet Mother⁠ by Arnaldur Indridason (Detective Konrad #3)– ⁠Cape Fever⁠ by Nadia Davids– ⁠Murder in Manhattan⁠ by Julie Mulhern


    Holiday book gifting deep dive:Five reader types and their perfect matches—⁠The Purist⁠ (Tana French, Mick Herron), ⁠The Speed Reader⁠ (Freida McFadden, Riley Sager), ⁠The Sophisticate⁠ (Louise Penny, Kate Atkinson), ⁠The Genre Tourist⁠ (Richard Osman, Ruth Ware), ⁠The Collector⁠ (special editions, signed copies). Plus: matching books to moments and the secret weapon that makes any book gift personal.


    What I'm reading/watching:⁠Black Summer⁠ (M.W. Craven), ⁠Nash Falls⁠ (David Baldacci), ⁠Pluribus⁠ (Vince Gilligan — Apple TV+), ⁠Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man⁠ (Netflix)


    📚 Like twisty books and tense shows? Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes packed with killer reads, news, and sharp takes.

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    Until next time—stay sharp, follow the clues, and don't trust anyone who skips to the end.
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    14 Min.
  • Ep. #11 | Epic Length Thrillers, Used Bookstores & Scarpetta

    Ep. #11 | Epic Length Thrillers, Used Bookstores & Scarpetta
    Dec 5 2025
    Welcome to Unreliable Sources—a quick hit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. In this episode, thriller author Mike Donohue celebrates the enduring magic of used bookstores, profiles Manhattan's legendary Argosy Books (still run by three sisters in their 80s and 90s), explores the fascinating origins behind this year's Booker Prize shortlist, and pays tribute to country noir master Daniel Woodrell. He spotlights new releases from Ace Atkins and Val McDermid, then dives deep into why epic thrillers over 500 pages are worth the commitment.Books & topics mentioned:– Why used bookstores still matter (Reactor Magazine)– Argosy Book Store's 100th anniversary (New York Times)– Booker Prize 2025: the origins of the shortlisted novels– Kay Scarpetta series coming to Prime Video with Nicole KidmanNew releases:– Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Ace Atkins– Silent Bones by Val McDermid– The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison– Dead Ringer by Chris HautyEpic thrillers deep dive: The Secret History (Donna Tartt), The Alienist (Caleb Carr), The Power of the Dog (Don Winslow), The Given Day (Dennis Lehane), The Ink Black Heart (Robert Galbraith) — plus 11/22/63 (Stephen King), The Passage (Justin Cronin), American Tabloid (James Ellroy)What I'm reading/watching: Tripwire (Lee Child), Nash Falls (David Baldacci), This Book Will Bury Me (Ashley Winstead — audio), Stranger Things final season, Pluribus (Vince Gilligan)📚 Like twisty books and tense shows? Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes packed with killer reads, news, and sharp takes.🌐 Learn more: https://mikedonohuebooks.comUntil next time—stay sharp, follow the clues, and don't trust anyone who skips to the end.
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    17 Min.
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