We discuss the 1933 film adaptation of S.S. Van Dine's Kennel Murder Case. Said by some to be one of the best detective fiction adaptations for the silver screen of all time, we talk about all the charms that help this film hold ground over 85 years after it was released. We also speak with Dr. Mike Grost, a murder mystery enthusiast who maintains one of the best online databases of detective fiction on his personal website. Dr. Grost's Website: http://mikegrost.com/classics.htm Check out our breakdown of the Van Dine rules; https://2ser.com/twenty-rules-for-detective-fiction-by-s-s-van-dine/ Death of the Reader is produced in collaboration with 2SER 107.3 in Sydney. Check out the station at https://2ser.com/ Audio versions: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/death-of-the-reader/id1471255956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62vTKUwNovX2mKhdas9YUd iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-death-of-the-reader-47040759/ Whooshka: https://player.whooshkaa.com/death-of-the-reader 2SER: https://2ser.com/death-of-the-reader/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlexAndHerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flexandherds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexandherds/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUti36qSjrI

As we continue the numerically-challenged portion of our playthrough, we get introduced to a nifty new rule in the game. I'm sure this one will play a small role as the story continues on the same path with no deviations. If you're confused, Ben is the one who knows what's going on, Felix is the one who is lost. This is part of an ongoing playthrough of Umineko no Naku Koro ni. Be sure to check the playlist for the rest! The long sections are full, mostly unedited footage of our gameplay. Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT9ERl3rqK2zxABFtUonCQGIwKAfjQCdv Umineko on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/406550/Umineko_When_They_Cry_Question_Arc/ and https://store.steampowered.com/app/639490/Umineko_When_They_Cry__Answer_Arcs/ Come join us on the Hinamizawa playthrough discussion Discord server for all things 07th related: https://discord.gg/2T3wKgR ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om3xaebgtJ4

We discuss chapters 13-28 of Sophie Hannah's latest Hercule Poirot continuation novel, 'Silent Night'. Edward Catchpool and Hercule Poirot find themselves the victim of a terrible poisoning, and will it lead them to the killer of Stanley Niven? Probably not, because Edward's mother confesses immediately, simply to tell the duo how good of an idea it was getting Poirot into hospital so he'd be closer to the case. I'm sure other things happen in this stretch of chapters, but I'm still very shaken by this particular sequence. With laughter, mostly. That's right - Poirot goes to visit the nurses from the hospital, meets Mr. Hurt-His-Head from Arthur's notes, and Arthur is killed in a dramatic break-in. We're also joined by Lindy Cameron, National Co-Convenor of Sisters in Crime Australia, and founder of Clan Destine Press, to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Scarlet Stiletto Awards. We want to hear from you for Review Season! Tell us your favourite trends in the crime fiction you read this year, and your favourite stories, by getting in touch on the show page. Sophie Hannah: https://sophiehannah.com/hercule-poirot-novels/ Sisters in Crime Australia: https://sistersincrime.org.au/a-sea-of-scarlet-and-pearls-celebrating-30-years-of-mystery-murder-and-malice-with-sisters-in-crimes-scarlet-stiletto-awards/ Clan Destine Press: https://www.clandestinepress.net/ Death of the Reader is produced in collaboration with 2SER 107.3 in Sydney. Check out the station at https://2ser.com/ Audio versions: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/death-of-the-reader/id1471255956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62vTKUwNovX2mKhdas9YUd iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-death-of-the-reader-47040759/ Megaphone: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/EFRMF9222919750 Whooshka: https://player.whooshkaa.com/death-of-the-reader 2SER: https://2ser.com/death-of-the-reader/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlexAndHerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flexandherds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexandherds/ 0:00 Section 1 11:05 Section 2 19:20 Section 3 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGMNQxvtBnI

We discuss chapters 1-8 of Margery Allingham's final Albert Campion novel, 'Cargo of Eagles', completed posthumously by her husband Philip Youngman Carter. An aged Campion finds himself the spymaster as the American spy Morty makes his way to the small Essex town of Saltey. As the investigation arrives in the town, their primary contact, lawyer Hector Askew is found dead, a radio playing in his hands, a bullet lodged in his head. Now long past the days of the action hero, can Campion wrangle his team through the grizzly gang-laden underbelly of Saltey? Flex is joined by producer Lachlan Acourt to find out. We also speak with Mike Ripley, author of ten Mr. Campion continuation novels, the latest of which 'Mr. Campion's Mosaic', launches October 4th. What are the key elements of Albert Campion that shape Mike's vision of the character? We ask Mike what sets the spytective apart. Mr Campion's Mosaic: https://severnhouse.com/books/mr-campions-mosaic/ Death of the Reader is produced in collaboration with 2SER 107.3 in Sydney. Check out the station at https://2ser.com/ Audio versions: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/death-of-the-reader/id1471255956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62vTKUwNovX2mKhdas9YUd iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-death-of-the-reader-47040759/ Megaphone: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/EFRMF9222919750 Whooshka: https://player.whooshkaa.com/death-of-the-reader 2SER: https://2ser.com/death-of-the-reader/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlexAndHerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flexandherds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexandherds/ 0:00 Section 1 8:40 Section 2 20:00 Section 3 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OQsOhWybM