Case Closed

Macmillan

Case Closed is a podcast focused on crimes both real and imagined. On season 6, we're serializing Jane Harper's bestselling thriller, THE DRY. Follow along each week as Federal Agent Aaron Falk unearths big secrets in a small Australian town. Start listening now! read less

Our Editor's Take

Case Closed is a podcast that combines true crime and fiction. The host of the show is Charlie Spicer.

True crime is one of the most popular genres in the podcast format. Some of the most notable true crime stories can leave listeners unfulfilled. This is for the simple reason that sometimes, no one ever finds the killer. Case Closed will satisfy listeners who need closure, knowing that the bad guy got their due. Some of the accounts are fictional, while others are true. Either way, the show's producers pay close attention to the narrative arc of each case. The narrators are authors of thrillers who have an acute sense of timing and character development.

In the early seasons of the podcast, the focus is on true crime. Erin Corwin is recently married to her Marine husband. They live in Twentynine Palms, California. One day, she doesn't return from a day trip to scout trails at Joshua Tree National Park. Her disappearance and murder uncover troubles in the marriage.

Case Closed also tells the story of the murder of Rusty Sneiderman. He was a beloved figure in his community, but someone close to him wanted him dead. Then, the podcast travels to Amish Country to revisit the murder of Barbara Weaver. Her husband, Eli Weaver, was a poisonous figure in the community.

Later seasons of Case Closed focus on fictional thrillers. The show serializes Jane Harper's novel The Dry. Extended excerpts from authors B.A. Paris, Phillip Margolin, and Jennifer Hillier also feature. Thriller fans will appreciate the sneak peeks at new releases.

Because its content is so varied, the Case Closed podcast is difficult to categorize. Nevertheless, listening to the episodes may satisfy lovers of thrillers and true crime. Readers will appreciate the chance to discover new authors.

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