Cozy Crimes & Neurodivergent Minds: 3 Must-Read Mysteries

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In honor of World Autism Month, Victoria shares three atmospheric mystery books featuring autistic and neurodivergent characters. These reads span cozy whodunnits to thrilling psychological puzzles—all set in moody British or Scottish locales. If you're craving character-driven mysteries with rich emotional depth and unique amateur sleuths, this episode is for you!

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Introduction - Why we’re celebrating World Autism Month with book recs featuring autistic characters.

01:15 – Book #1: The Framed Women of Ardour House by Brandy Schillace

03:55 – Book #2: Dark Island by Daniel Aubrey

06:00 – Book #3: Poisoned Primrose by Dahlia Donovan

08:10 – Why Neurodivergent Sleuths Offer a Fresh Perspective- Discussion on the importance of diverse representation in amateur detective fiction.

08:45 – Outro & Listener Call to Action- Tell us your favorite mysteries featuring autistic or neurodivergent characters!

📚 Books Mentioned

The Framed Women of Ardour House by Brandy Schillace https://amzn.to/3G2twTo
Dark Island by Daniel Aubrey https://amzn.to/4cxK6qy
Poisoned Primrose by Dahlia Donovan https://amzn.to/3XXTs94

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