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Hosted by Leigh Dillon & Helen M · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 28 episodes
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Australian crime fiction is our M.O. The Kill City podcast is all about Australian crime writing, crime books and the Australian crime writing industry. Tune in for author interviews, catch up on the latest industry news and book releases, and everything else happening in the Australian crime fiction scene.
Leigh Dillon & Helen M hosts Kill City, a arts show with 28 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leigh and Helen explore the vibrant landscape of Australian children's and young adult crime and mystery books. They discuss award-winning titles, influential authors like John Marsden,
Send us Fan Mail In the second part of our conversation with Australian crime writer Dinuka Mackenzie, we dive into her new novel, She Lied First and continue our chat as she shares her journey from environmental planner
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Australian crime writer Dinuka Mackenzie, who shares her journey from environmental planner to author, her writing process, and insights into her series featuring Detecti
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Christine Gregory shares her unique journey into crime fiction, discussing her experiences as a writer, the development of her novels, and the intricate relationships that
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Christine Gregory shares her journey from aspiring writer to published crime novelist, discussing her writing process, character development, research methods, and insights into the Aust
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the life and work of Australian crime fiction novelist Robert G. Barrett, creator of the Les Norton series. We discuss his background, writing style, cultural impact, and the
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leigh and Helen explore the rich landscape of Indigenous Australian crime writing, highlighting key authors, their works, and the cultural significance behind them. They discuss how thes
Send us Fan Mail In part two of our in-depth conversation with Christian White, we continue to explore his writing process, inspiration, and the secrets behind his bestselling novels. Christian also answers our rapid fir
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, part one of our in-depth conversation with Christian White, we explore his writing process, inspiration, and the secrets behind his bestselling novels, including The Nowhere Child and Th
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Leigh reads the first chapter of the seminal 1983 Peter Corris novel, The Empty Beach. Find Peter Corris books on Booktopia Disclaimer The episode transcripts are auto-generated, and whil
Send us Fan Mail Summary Explore the prolific career of Peter Corris, the godfather of contemporary Australian crime writing, and his impact on the genre. Discover his key works, influences, and legacy in shaping Austral
Send us Fan Mail Join Helen and Leigh as they explore the top 12 Australian crime debut novels, ranked by success and awards, with fun clues and insights into each book's significance in Australian crime fiction. Books w
Send us Fan Mail Summary In part two of our look at the 12 essential crime fiction screen adaptations, we're counting down from six to one. Discover what landed where and how these stories shaped Australian cinema and te
Send us Fan Mail Summary This episode explores the 12 essential Australian crime novel adaptations for TV and film, highlighting their impact, production insights, and cultural significance. Hosted by Helen and Leigh, it
Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode Helen and Leigh provide a comprehensive overview of Australian crime novels releasing in 2026, featuring insights into authors, themes, and upcoming events. Perfect for crime fict
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Helen reads the first chapter of Kerry Greenwood's debut Phryne Fisher novel, Cocaine Blues. Find Cocaine Blues on Booktopia The London season is in full fling at the end of the 1920s, bu
Send us Fan Mail Summary In the episode we explore the life, works, and legacy of Australian crime writer Kerry Greenwood OAM, focusing on her iconic character Phrynne Fisher and her impact on crime fiction and televisio
Send us Fan Mail Leigh reads the first chapter from Peter Temple's acclaimed debut novel, Bad Debts. Synopsis A phone message from ex-client Danny McKillop doesn’t ring any bells for Jack Irish. Life is hard enough witho
Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the life and legacy of Peter Temple, a transformative Australian crime writer known for his sharp prose, vivid sense of place, and award-winning novels. Host Leigh Dillon shares ins
Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Kill City podcast, hosts Leigh and Helen delve into the 2025 Ned Kelly Awards, celebrating the best in Australian crime fiction, true crime, and international noir. They di
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