Partners In Crime

In episode 149 of Partners in Crime there is no Bob. He's away filming, so Adrian Hobart joins Adam for this podcast, and most likely the rest of September. Adrian tries to not let the side down by getting in his own name-drops, which includes the time he gave Ian Rankin a mug. There's also a bit of crime fiction stuff. Adam talks about some big names missing out on the shortlist for the McIlvanney Prize, we hear how a former MP turned crime writer is loving literary events and Adrian gives us a little insight into the discussions that go on between publishers and writers. That last one is a lot more interesting than I've made it sound.   Viewers on Patreon can see Adrian's fancy studio that made Adam very jealous, while our guest host continues to impress by showing off his range of accents, including some of The Beatles. He can't do Ringo though.   ~ Moriarty ~   September's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo will be announced shortly. To get this book and a different one every month for

In this week's episode our hosts revert back to the traditional format of starting with some weather chat, which obviously includes some moaning about the British summer. The pair also go through some poor excuses for missing podcasts, and even blame me for last week. Ok I'll give them that one, it was my fault. Also in the podcast, Adam has a look at some crime fiction titles added to streaming service Britbox, Bob talks about a new crime drama premiering on Alibi this week and there's a discussion about the theatre industry slowly getting back on it's feet.   Bob wonders if Patreon members would like to see his six-pack, while Adam reveals he only washes once a year. Eww.   ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   My Octopus Teacher TV show on Netflix   The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler Audio dramatisation https://www.kobo.com/en/audiobook/the-big-sleep-26 Audiobook https://www.kobo.com/en/audiobook/the-big-sleep-29   The Eighth Girl by Maxine Mei-Fung Chung https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-eig

In this week's episode we hear how one of our hosts made their theatre debut as a camel's backside, Adam attempts to remember how many years he's been married and Bob tells us he spent most of last week in a luxury hotel. Adam reveals the winner of the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year, Bob talks about a French-Belgian supernatural thriller TV show and we hear about the new book from Stephen King.   Bob does the unthinkable and talks about another podcast, while Adam is already counting down the days until the end of the school holidays.   ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   Black Spot TV show on Netflix   Billy Summers by Stephen King https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/billy-summers Audiobook (narrated by Paul Sparks): https://www.kobo.com/en/audiobook/billy-summers-3   August's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Power and Control by Robert H Wilde https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/power-and-control-1 To get this book and a different one every month for free, become a patron

  In this week's podcast our hosts discuss the fact both have been pinged, how many antihistamines Bob has taken today and Adam reveals his new technique on how to spot an idiot. If that all sounds fascinating, then you should listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws. Bob recommends a Lisa Stone audiobook, Adam reveals which legendary writer is the focus of this year's Montblanc Writers Edition pen and we hear that a blockbusting tv crime drama is coming to an end. The pair have a semi-serious chat about wearing masks, they have a bit of a moan about it being too hot and Adam horrifies Bob by telling him he's about to take his clothes off. ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS   The Cottage (Audiobook) by Lisa Stone Narrated by Jessica Whittaker https://www.kobo.com/en/audiobook/the-cottage-30   July's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Psychopath's Checklist by R A Forde https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-psychopath-s-checklist To get this

Is Bob a psychopath? Who is texting him during the podcast? And are our hosts any good at football punditry?   If you'd like to find out, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.    Bob chats about two new true crime documentaries, Adam goes through the shortlist for this year's Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year and we hear Antonio Banderas will be returning to television to play an Italian crime reporter in The Monster of Florence.   Adam has a look at a Bloomberg article which talks about how Netflix's Lupin pulled off the perfect heist (link below), while the pair discuss suitable middle-class snacks and drinks to have while watching football.    ~ Moriarty ~   BLOOMBERG ARTICLE https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-06-29/how-netflix-s-lupin-and-omar-sy-pulled-off-the-perfect-heist-show   RECOMMENDATIONS   Rabbit Hole by Mark Billingham https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/rabbit-hole-5   July's Patreon FREE book of the month from

Would you like to hear about Adam's new radio show? What has he bought himself as a birthday present? And is Bob any good at doing traffic reports?   If, for some reason you want to find out the answers, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.    Bob tells us that we should all watch the new season of Lupin on Netflix, Adam recommends Imran Mahmood's second novel I Know What I Saw and we hear about new Channel 4 true crime tv show In the Footsteps of Killers.   Bob goes through the longlist for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish crime writing, while Adam shocks us all by revealing he's been wearing a dress.    ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   The Maidens by Alex Michaelides https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-maidens-3 I Know What I Saw by Imran Mahmood https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/i-know-what-i-saw-5   June's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is Death of a Painter by Matthew Ross https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/death-of-a-painter To get

Did Adam have a good birthday? When is he going to organise a bbq? And are the rumours about Bob doing some actual work true?   To find out the answers, plus some other stuff, just listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.    Adam reveals who won the Specsavers Debut Crime Novel Award, we hear that The Crime Writers Association has appointed Elly Griffiths to the role of booksellers champion and Bob tells us all about BBC crime drama Time.   Our hosts have clearly been doing a fair bit of reading, as they recommend a good number of books (see below), while Patreon members get an exclusive look at Adam's jazzy shirt, which Bob seems to be rather jealous of.    ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   The Forever Home by Sue Watson https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-forever-home   The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin by Éric Faye https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-ghost-of-frederic-chopin-1   Down by the Water by Elle Connel Audiobook narrated by Natalie Pela https:

Would you like to hear Adam shamelessly advertise his new book? What about how he got on receiving his Covid jab? Or for a change, perhaps you might be interested in Bob moaning about the weather?   If you like the sound of all that guff, then you're in the right place. Just listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft. There's even some crime fiction chat.   Bob tells us we should all be watching ITV's Innocent, Adam has a look through a thebookseller.com article which names all those on the shortlist for this year's Indie Book Awards and the pair chat about how editors often don't get enough credit.   We hear about the new Angela Marsons book (see recommendations below), while Patreon members finally get to see our hosts back together again, including a first-look at Bobcam.    ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   Twister Lies by Angela Marsons https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/twisted-lies-9   Innocent ITV show https://www.itv.com/hub/innocent/2a4638   May'

Are Adam and Bob looking forward to getting back together next week? Will Bob be impressed with Adam's gardening? And how is Bob feeling after his second Covid-19 jab?   To find out the answers, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.   Adam goes through the longlist for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award, Bob talks about the re-opening of The Mousetrap in the West End at St Martin's Theatre and we hear about Left You Dead, the new book from Peter James.   Adam recommends a BBC programme called Inside No.9, while Bob reveals that he is currently on a diet. We look forward to seeing the results over the coming weeks.   ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   Her First Mistake by Carey Baldwin https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/her-first-mistake-1   Left You Dead by Peter James https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/left-you-dead-1   Inside No. 9 BBC TV show     May's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Concealers by Janet Pywell

Did Bob have a good birthday? How delicate is he feeling during this episode? And did Adam enjoy his first trip to the pub in months?   To find out the answers, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.   Our hosts have an argument about the controversial last episode in the series of Line of Duty (see the notes below on how to avoid the spoilers), Bob talks about new American crime drama Mare of Easttown and Adam takes us through the winners of the 2021 Edgar Allan Poe Awards.   Bob recommends an Amanda Lees book, while thanks to a helpful podcast listener, Adam now knows what a water cooler looks like.   ~ Moriarty ~   *** The Line of Duty chat is between 05:00 and 19:45 - so skip this part to avoid spoilers. But don't forget to come back once you've watched it! ***   RECOMMENDATIONS   From Aconite to the Zodiac Killer: The Dictionary of Crime by Amanda Lees https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/from-aconite-to-the-zodiac-killer     May's Patreon FREE book

Would you like to hear Bob complain about having long-covid? How about his excuse for causing the cancelation of last week's episode? Slight spoiler to the second question - he's claiming to be an actor or something.    To hear more made up rubbish like that and maybe some crime fiction chat, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Bob mentions a review of the latest series of Line of Duty, which of course leads to a lengthy chat about the show, Adam goes through some of the nominations in the 2021 Crime Writers' Association Dagger awards longlist and also shows off the first printed copy of his new book In Cold Blood (see notes below how to pre-order).   Our hosts wish Ian Rankin a very happy birthday, while Bob provides slightly too much information about what he gets up to between podcast recordings.   ~ Moriarty ~     **To pre-order paperback copies of Adam's new book In Cold Blood, head to https://www.adamcroft.net/shop-local/ to see which independe

Was Bob able drag himself inside from his sunbathing session to join Adam on this episode? What's his air drumming like? And what sort of texts does he receive from his co-host?    The rest of these notes are a bit of a spoiler to the first question, but to find out the answers to the rest, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Talking of spoilers, Bob mentions an online Line of Duty script leak, but thankfully doesn't give anything away, Adam goes through a cbr.com list recommending new thriller tv shows and movies to watch in April and our hosts discuss an Independent article which reveals Lynda La Plante finds the dramatic licence of many other police dramas preposterous.   Bob recommends a Kotaro Isaka book and taking the podcast theme a bit too literally, he decides to kill off a former Partners in Crime guest. Thankfully, no-one told them and they are still alive.   ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka https://www.ko

Does Bob like Gordon Ramsay? How is he coping with the return of winter? And why has Adam been in custody in Luton Police Station?    To find out the answers to these question and a whole lot more, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Adam chats about a walesonline.co.uk article which looks at the real life crime stories that inspire Line of Duty, our hosts discuss Ian Rankin's prediction that crime writing is about to be dramatically overhauled and Bob mentions a new ITV programme called Agatha & Poirot: Partners in Crime. The solicitor's letter is in the post already.   Bob recommends and talks about the Netflix French mystery thriller series Lupin, while Adam reveals that he thinks real life is actually very boring.     ~ Moriarty ~     April's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Hashtag Killer by A.S. French https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-hashtag-killer To get this book and a different one every month for free, become a

What extravagant drink has Bob been sipping this week? Are Adam's gardening tips any good? And should our hosts start a spin-off weather podcast?    For all this 'amazing' content and loads more, listen to episode 136 of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   We hear about a new upcoming ITV crime drama called Too Close, Adam reveals that Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club has passed one million copies sold and Bob recommends a Liane Moriarty book (I had to get that into the notes).   Adam chats about Patricia Cornwell bringing back Dr Kay Scarpetta in her 25th book Autopsy, while Bob makes a rather shocking revelation. He's got some friends.     ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   Sleep Well My Lady by Kwei Quartey Audiobook narrated by Robin Miles https://www.kobo.com/en/audiobook/sleep-well-my-lady-3   The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty  https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-husband-s-secret-5     April's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Hashtag Kil

Have Adam and Bob had an exciting week? How many times will Peter James be mentioned in this episode? And just how funny is it when Adam keeps ruining Bob's pause for dramatic effect?    Listen to this week's episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws to find out.   Adam chats about an Irish Times article on how US author Harlen Coben got on with writing his 33rd novel during a pandemic, Bob recommends an Alison Bruce book and we hear the fantastic news that the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival will be returning to Harrogate in the summer.    Adam mentions a Daily Record article which reveals the surprising inspiration for Peter May's new thriller The Night Gate, while Bob attempts to do a Del Boy impression. Cushty.     ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS The Moment Before Impact by Alison Bruce https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-moment-before-impact    March's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The First Lie by Virginia King https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/t

Would you like to know which Covid jab Bob got last week? Has he had enough coffee to get himself ready for the episode? And does Adam really look better by closing his blinds?   You can find out the answers in this week's episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Adam reveals how Ian Rankin upset some Scottish villagers, Bob has a look ahead to the upcoming ITV adaptation of Peter James' Roy Grace books and we hear why the same author is auctioning off his old desk.    Fed up of our hosts hardly ever talking about crime fiction, a Patreon member gets in touch to make her own book recommendation and Bob comes up with a brand new intro for the podcast. But is it better than the theme tune?     ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS Blood Grove by Walter Mosley (audiobook narrated by Michael Boatman)  https://www.kobo.com/en/audiobook/blood-grove-3    March's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The First Lie by Virginia King https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-first-lie-11

Why is Bob running out of laptops? Will he stop fiddling with his phone and pay attention? And just how much are our hosts looking forward to being able to present the podcast from Adam's garden?   Find out in this week's episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Bob recommends we all go and listen to the podcast Obsessed With Line of Duty, Adam reveals how many people tuned in to Aberdeen's virtual crime writing festival Granite Noir and we hear all about another brilliant ITV crime drama. This week, it's McDonald & Dodds starring Tala Gouveia and Jason Watkins.    Adam discusses a list.co.uk article in which actor John Simm reveals that he hopes ITV adapt all seventeen of Peter James' Roy Grace books, while Bob provides some in-depth, expert football analysis. Well, he talks about something called 'soccer' and the lack of an 'audience' during lockdown.   ~ Moriarty ~     March's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The First Lie by Virginia King https://www.kob

Would you like to hear Adam's excuse to avoid Valentine's Day? Maybe you want to know if he took an opportunity to use his own NAME DROP ALERT button? Or perhaps you're interested in hearing about Bob's new weekly feature?   Well, you can hear it all in this week's episode of Partners in Crime with Adam Croft and Robert Daws.   Bob recommends ITV crime drama Unforgotten, Adam chats about why Silence of the Lambs is still terrifying years later and we hear about Scandinavia's top crime fiction locations to visit.   The pair discuss a Guardian article in which Val McDermid reveals how she survived in a male environment, while we discover that Adam actually has a friend. It's true, he even says hello to him.   ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   Daughters of Night by Laura Shepherd-Robinson https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/daughters-of-night     February's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Widow by Will Patching https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-widow-42 To get this book and a diffe

Would you like to hear — for the first time ever — Bob being told he's too quiet? What happens when Adam's son James decides to invade the studio? And why does he call his Daddy, Jupiter?   You can hear all this in the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.   Bob chats about Netflix and ITV drama Marcella, which is now on its third season, Adam informs us of a new NBC true-crime series called The Thing About Pam starring Renée Zellweger and our hosts discuss a Sydney Morning Herald article on how — after Donald Trump — nothing is too fantastic for crime writers.   Bob recommends a Sarah Pearse book (see below), while the pair make post-lockdown plans to have a garden party and drinks with Patreon members. If that's not a reason to become a patron, I don't know what is.   ~ Moriarty ~     RECOMMENDATIONS   The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-sanatorium-1     February's Patreon FREE book of the month from Kobo is The Widow by Will Patc

Would you like to hear Adam and Bob reminisce about the days of recording the podcast outside? How about Bob getting excited about his new ethernet cable? Or perhaps you'd prefer some discussion about the sort of tattoos our hosts should get? Well, you don't have to choose because it's all coming up in the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.  Bob discusses an article in The Times Crime Club about publishers not talking to each other, resulting in messy release dates, Adam goes through Joanna Schaffhausen's ten most dynamic detective duos in crime fiction and we hear which books inspired the hit Netflix show Lupin. Our hosts let us know how they got on playing a new murder mystery card game (more details below), Bob finally recommends something available on Kobo and I improve the content massively by making two impressive cameo appearances during the episode. ~ Moriarty ~   RECOMMENDATIONS The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/the-night-hawks-2