Read or Dead

Read or Dead is a bi-weekly mystery fiction podcast dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.

Our Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025 Pt. 2

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their most anticipated book for the second half of 2025.

Mysteries and Thrillers for Audiobook Month

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend some of their favorite mystery and thriller audiobooks.

Mysteries and Thrillers for Pride Month!

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend mysteries and thrillers for Pride Month.

Summer Reads from Real People

This week's episode of Read or Dead is all about recommended summer reads for mystery and thriller fans.

The 2025 Edgar Awards!

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books from this year's Edgar Awards finalists!

Our 200th Episode!

Celebrate the 200th episode of Read or Dead with a look at the top authors and books mentioned over the show's history so far.

Genre-Bending Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror Novels

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend genre-defying mysteries, thrillers, and horror novels!

Tackling Our Backlist TBRs

On this week's episode of Read or Dead, Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books from their never-ending backlist TBRs.

Mysteries and Thrillers for Your Next Book Club

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend mysteries and thrillers for book clubs on this week's episode of Read or Dead.

Feminist Mysteries

Katie McLain Horner and honorary reading assassin Liberty Hardy talk about mysteries with feminist themes for Women's History Month.

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