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For E168: Award-nominated author Delia Pitts discusses her new mystery, Death of an Ex, with librarian @CarolAnnTack. Delia talks about book two featuring PI Vandy Myrick and gives a sneak peek at book three! Listen here: bit.ly/4lb7ZqN #deliapitts @MinotaurBooks
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Ep 164 is here! Author James Wade returns to talk Hollow Out the Dark—a gothic crime thriller packed with brotherhood, whiskey wars & unforgettable villains. Don't miss it! Listen here: bit.ly/43p8qH3 @BlackstoneAudio
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Celebrating the 165th episode of @topshelfmerrick with award-winning author Frederic S. Durbin! Librarian @carolanntack discusses his new historical fiction novel The Country Under Heaven - a western following a Civil War veteran haunted by visions.🎧 bit.ly/440F6XF
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E163 is live! @carolanntack of @topshelfmerrick chats with Wes Browne about his explosive new thriller, THEY ALL FALL THE SAME, a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller.  Don’t miss this dynamite episode! Listen here: bit.ly/4jKbEey @browneallover @crookedlanebksads
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Episode 162 of @topshelfmerrick is live! The brilliant Belinda Bauer joins @carolanntack to talk about The Impossible Thing—a thrilling mix of crime caper & historical mystery. They explore the real-life case behind the book, and more!🎧Listen here: bit.ly/4j0207z.
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Ep 161 of @topshelfmerrick is live!  @carolanntack sits down with award-winning author Danielle Arceneaux to talk all things Glory Daze—the highly anticipated follow-up to Arceneaux's hit debut, Glory Be! Listen to the conversation here: bit.ly/4hYwxBA. @pegasuscrime
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Ep 160 is up & running with best-selling author Tess Gerritsen! Tess talks about the inspiration behind both The Spy Coast and The Summer Guests, and so much more! A fantastic convo, listen here: bit.ly/4l4KkcI. @tessgerritsen @AMZPubCompany #thomasandmercer #bookpocast
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The brilliant Holly Gramazio joins @carolanntack on @topshelfmerrick to talk about Holly's 2024 bestseller The Husbands, how game design shaped her writing, book tour highlights, and more! Listen here: bit.ly/4bPFH1G. @hollygramazio
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For Episode 158, librarian @carolanntack sat down with bestselling author @deannaraybourn to talk Kills Well With Others! Four seasoned assassins, plenty of action, and a “bloody” good time. Don’t miss this killer convo! Listen here: bit.ly/4hfFXZ0  @BerkleyPub
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Episode 157 is up & running with @williamboyle4! Librarian @carolanntack sat down with him to talk about his latest novel, The Saint of Narrows Street—a gripping tale of time, memory, and crime set in Brooklyn. Listen here: bit.ly/3EhGL1D. @wmboyle4 @soho_press
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Author Anthony Gedell joined Librarian Carol Ann Tack, host of @topshelfmerrick, for a must-hear Episode 156!  They dive into his debut crime thriller, Love Lies in the Throes of Rhetoric. Listen here: bit.ly/40c6U9y Thank you so much Anthony! @AnthonyGedell @WRDStories
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Author @MichaelCannell joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about his latest non-fiction knockout, Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation. Thank you so much for joining us, Michael! Listen to E155 here: bit.ly/3PiaRof
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Author Sharon Short joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about her terrific standalone mystery, Trouble Island. Thank you, Sharon! Give a listen to E154 here: bit.ly/41Ghc4g @MinotaurBooks
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Author @sfletcherauthor joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about her wonderful book, The Night in Question.  Thank you Susan! @UnionSqandCo Listen here: bit.ly/3Volzg9
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Author @adamwhite22 joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about his debut, The Midcoast. Thank you Adam! Give a listen to E152 here: bit.ly/3CFcyZJ
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Author @seancjaques joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about his debut, Doe Run. Give a listen to E151 here: bit.ly/4eotsJk
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🎉Episode 150 Alert! 🎉 Author @garygoldstein joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about his brand-new book, Please Come to Boston. Give a listen to E150 here: bit.ly/3UvWpfi @HadleighHouse
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Author @robert4justice joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about the first in his three-novel Wrongful Conviction series, They Can't Take Your Name. Give a listen to E149 here: bit.ly/3SNyMOt
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Author @elicranor joined us on @topshelfmerrick to talk about his brand-new book, Broiler. Give a listen to E148 here: bit.ly/4fu45Y8
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Author @blacktop1950 joined us on @topshelfmerrick to discuss her brand-new book, Trouble in Queenstown. Give a listen to E147 here: bit.ly/3y1HUaU
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