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Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

Booking Overview

This true-crime book club podcast focuses on victim-centered case analysis, criminal psychology, investigations, and outcomes, with recurring special episodes featuring authors, retired investigators, prosecutors, and child-safety leaders. Credible pitches include true-crime authors, experienced law-enforcement professionals, victim advocates, and experts in child exploitation or criminal justice; booking difficulty is medium because guests need relevant professional or published expertise, though the show appears open to accessible specialists rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 44.3k subscribers

Instagram: 17.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jill@murdershelfbookclub.com

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Host

Jill - Hosts the Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast and presents true-crime book stories in three parts, with a focus on criminal psychology, accuracy, and respect for victims and families. The episode text a...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published true-crime authors and reporters, former law-enforcement investigators or prosecutors, child-protection executives, and victim or survivor advocates with direct experience in the cases or issues discussed.
Required Achievements:  
Published a relevant true-crime or criminal-justice book, Led or participated in homicide, sex-crimes, or child-exploitation investigations, Held senior leadership in a child-protection or criminal-justice organization, Conducted significant investigative reporting or advocacy work

Recent Guest Discussions

Jenny Dutton - Online Child Exploitation, Ai-generated Abuse Material, Child Safety Policy, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces, Technology Platforms, And Legislative Reform.

Carlos Rodriguez - Child-exploitation Investigations, Undercover Operations, Online Predators, Human Trafficking, Investigative Trauma, And The Emotional Toll Of Law-enforcement Work.

Kathryn Canavan - The 1976 Abt Family Murders, Investigative Reporting, Survivor Impact, Community Fear, Historical Policing Limitations, And Honoring Victims And Survivors.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Criminal Justice, Child Protection, Criminal Investigations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast
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Special Ep 188: Serial City: Detroit and the Hunt for Multiple Serial Predators by G.H. Cliff

October 21, 2026

What happens when a city isn't hunting one serial predator—but several at once? In this riveting conversation, former Detroit Police commander Gerry Cliff takes us inside the extraordinary investigations behind Serial City: Detroit and the Hunt for Multiple Predators, revealing how detectives searched for patterns while dangerous offenders moved through overlapping neighborhoods and a city already under relentless pressure. Cliff offers a rare, firsthand look at the instincts, teamwork, and h...

Ep 187 Part 4 A Monster in Mount Pleasant by CJ Williams

October 14, 2026

Part 4: Jill welcomes author and former prosecutor C.J. Williams for a deeply personal conversation about his book, A Monster in Mount Pleasant: The Stories of Murder and Justice. Williams revisits the 1978 murders that shattered his quiet Iowa hometown when he was just 16 years old—crimes that took the lives of Karol and Clementine Beavers and Susan Wheelock, and altered the course of his own life, inspiring his career in law. This conversation goes far beyond the facts of the case. Williams...

Special Ep 186: Model Detective with Michele Wood

October 07, 2026

Jill chats with retired Chicago detective and author Michele Wood for a conversation that is as gripping as it is unexpectedly heartfelt. Drawing from Michele's book, Model Detective: A True Story of Heels, Handcuffs, and Homicides, the discussion moves beyond true crime headlines and into the lived reality of a woman who spent 25 years investigating homicides, sex crimes, domestic violence, and the kinds of cases that never really leave you. Jill and Michele dig into the dark humor that help...

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How do I get in touch with Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast?

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What is the email for Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com.

How many listeners does Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast?

Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published true-crime authors and reporters, former law-enforcement investigators or prosecutors, child-protection executives, and victim or survivor advocates with direct experience in the cases or issues discussed. Common among recent guests: Published a relevant true-crime or criminal-justice book; Led or participated in homicide, sex-crimes, or child-exploitation investigations; Held senior leadership in a child-protection or criminal-justice organization. Recent guests include Jenny Dutton, Carlos Rodriguez, and Kathryn Canavan.

How hard is it to get booked on Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Justice, Child Protection, and Criminal Investigations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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