Revenge and Red Herrings

Calista and Theresa Whitney
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Mother-daughter book discussion podcast covering murderous mysteries, twisty thrillers, witty women's fiction, and seriously f****d-up suspense. Come join us for our biweekly deep dive into a new book!

  1. 07/14/2025

    Episode 43 - The Honeymoon by Shalini Boland: Her Mini Murder Kit

    We’re talking about The Honeymoon by Shalini Boland. Among other things, we discuss pickpockets and our preference for European architecture. Give your opinion on the book in a comment below! We also wanted to let you know that we’re going to be taking an indefinite hiatus. We’re going to be focusing fully on our other podcast Terrifyingly Typical True Crime, but we want to thank everyone who has listened. We truly appreciate it and hope you continue to discover new good books and if you aren’t able to avoid those that just aren’t your cup of tea, you’re able to complain to someone like-minded. Happy reading!

    31 min

  2. 06/30/2025

    Episode 42 - The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea: That Childhood Trauma Cuts Deep

    Join us as we review The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea. We dive back into Rory and Lane’s relationship and partnership. We talk about how kids love to scare themselves (does anyone else remember playing the Bloody Mary game?) and how teenagers frequent abandoned places. We also give our opinions on wearing masks on planes and on playing pranks. Let us know what you thought of The Suicide House!

    35 min

  3. 06/16/2025

    Episode 41 - Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea: Some Karmic Justice

    Join us as we discuss Some Choose Darkness by Charlie Donlea. After providing a brief biography of Charlie Donlea, we give our opinions on porcelain dolls (don’t we all feel watched?). We mention germy kids and problems with vigilantism. We also dive into doctors disclosing information and erotic asphyxiation (no kink shaming here). Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on the book! Sources:  https://www.charliedonlea.com/bio  https://www.charliedonlea.com/post/the-making-of-a-novel-part-ii  https://www.charliedonlea.com/post/the-firm-only-better  https://www.illinoisauthors.org/php/getSpecificAuthor.php?uid=7614  https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/profiles/article/72496-spotlight-on-charlie-donlea.html

    35 min

  4. 06/02/2025

    Episode 40 - Tell Me Lies by J.P. Pomare: Evil, Much?

    We’re diving into Tell Me Lies by J.P. Pomare. We dissect the protagonist’s skill and ethics as a psychologist, and we examine (and sympathize with) the antagonist’s motivations. We name this instance as the one time we think the other woman might have been more at fault than the married man (we weren’t sure it would ever happen, but here we are). We also tackle online bullying within the gaming sphere (just because something’s commonplace doesn’t mean it’s okay). Give your opinion on the book in a comment below!

    31 min

  5. 05/19/2025

    Episode 39 - If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio: Misogyny Strikes Again

    We’re talking about If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. We discuss acting as a career choice and playing the same role versus playing a completely different character in each new production (which do you think is more difficult?). We also give our interpretations of the ending (do you agree?). Let us know what you thought of If We Were Villains! Sources: https://mlrio.com/about/  https://mlrio.com/tag/music/  https://www.theatticoneighth.com/blog/interview-m-l-rio  https://crimereads.com/m-l-rio-on-the-connection-between-writing-and-dreams/  https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/interview-author-m-l-rio   https://mlrio.com/2024/01/20/new-work-hot-wax/

    41 min

  6. 05/05/2025

    Episode 38 - The Girlfriend by K.L. Slater: Quite a Bit of Delusional Thinking

    Join us as we review The Girlfriend by K.L. Slater. We give a brief biography of K.L. Slater (did you know she used to write YA novels?) before mentioning gossip and Eleanor Roosevelt. We talk about hobbies (stamp collecting, anyone?), nesting, and security footage. We also discuss concussions and fancy dress (do you also picture Bridget Jones?). Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on the book! Sources: https://www.klslaterauthor.com/ https://nottinghamcityofliterature.com/blog/kim-slater-interview-nottingham-voice/ https://www.frostmagazine.com/2021/03/my-writing-process-kl-slater/

    41 min

  7. 04/21/2025

    Episode 37 - The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena: Bar Bros Camaraderie

    Join us as we discuss The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. After providing a short biography of Shari Lapena (did you know she used to write literary comedies?), we dive into postpartum depression and kidnapping. We talk about AC vents (they can have more than one use) and the risk of starting a business. We consider paying ransoms and offering rewards. We also give our interpretations of the ending (including what we hope will happen next), and we mention the case of Madeleine McCann. Give your opinion on the book in a comment below! Sources: https://www.sharilapena.com/bio https://www.sharilapena.com/other-books  https://shewrites.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-shari-lapena/  https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/dissociative-disorders/  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia  https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52910472

    33 min

  8. 04/07/2025

    Episode 36 - Between Husbands and Wives by Susannah Glenn: A Man-Child Who Couldn’t Handle His Emotions

    In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Between Husbands and Wives by Susannah Glenn. We give our opinions on public proposals (just no), breakups, and egging. We discuss smear campaigns and medical malpractice (there’s a difference between a mistake and gross negligence). We also touch on our desire to visit Australia, and we try to wrap our brains around the climate in the Southern Hemisphere. Let us know what you thought of Between Husbands and Wives!

    34 min
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Mother-daughter book discussion podcast covering murderous mysteries, twisty thrillers, witty women's fiction, and seriously f****d-up suspense. Come join us for our biweekly deep dive into a new book!

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  • Creator
    Calista and Theresa Whitney
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Calista and Theresa Whitney
  • Show Website
    Revenge and Red Herrings