Jo Callaghan on Body of Lies | The Final Kat and Locke Thriller
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Jo Callaghan discusses her final thriller in the Kat and Locke series, Body of Lies, and shares insights on writing and book recommendations.
Jo Callaghan joins Philippa to talk about Body of Lies — the gripping fourth and final Kat Frank and AIDE Lock thriller. We talk about: Why this series ends with book four The emotional challenge of writing the final Kat and Locke story AI, humanity, grief, and what makes us human Plot twists, rewrites, and bringing a series to a powerful close Jo also shares what she’s been reading: Please Help Me by Gytha Lodge — a tense, high-concept crime thriller Eden Falls by Ajay Chowdhury — a smart, ambitious sci-fi thriller The Correspondent (recommended after Philippa’s chat with Alison Barrow) After You’d Gone by Maggie O’Farrell — a powerful love story Running and Jumping by Stephen Keady — an unexpectedly fascinating dive into elite athletics Plus, Jo reveals her ideal writing conditions (hint: it’s all about uninterrupted time) and the very specific cheese-and-biscuit combination that fuels her writing. Perfect for fans of smart crime fiction, emotional thrillers, and thought-provoking mysteries. Follow Quick Book Reviews for more author interviews and spoiler-free book chat. Pre-order…
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