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Two Sons, Two Nations, One War | Between the Pages Season 2 EP2

Brad Hanson — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Two Sons. Two Nations. One War.

Why tell a World War II story from both the American and Japanese perspective?

In this episode of Between the Pages, Bradford Press founder Brad Hanson takes listeners behind one of the most important creative decisions in writing The Secret Eye. Rather than telling the story through the eyes of only one nation, Brad explores why he chose to follow two young men—Charlie Brand, an American radar operator, and Hadaki Yamatsumi, a Japanese pilot—whose lives are forever changed by the same war.

Discover how Charlie Brand was inspired by the quiet service of real WWII radar operator Charlie Stainer, and why Hadaki was never written as "the enemy," but as another son, another brother, and another young man answering what he believed was his calling.

Brad discusses the research behind the novel, the challenge of balancing historical accuracy with compelling fiction, and why childhood memories, family traditions, faith, love, and grief were just as important to the story as aircraft carriers and radar.

Through readings from The Secret Eye, you'll discover how historical fiction allows us to see beyond battles and military strategy to the human lives forever shaped by war.

Because before history remembered them as enemies...

They were simply two sons.

Two nations.

One war that changed them forever.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why The Secret Eye alternates between American and Japanese perspectives.
The real-life inspiration behind Charlie Brand.
How Hadaki Yamatsumi became one of the novel's most compelling characters.
The importance of empathy in historical fiction.
Why ordinary people often tell the most extraordinary stories.

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You can find The Secret Eye on Amazon: The Secret Eye

Between the Pages is the official podcast of Bradford Press, where we explore the stories behind the stories—and discover why stories still matter.

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The Secret Eye: When the Story Began | Between the Pages Season 2 EP 1

Brad Hanson — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Season 2 • Episode 1 The Secret Eye: Where the Story Began Podcast Description

Every story has an origin.

Sometimes it begins with a character.

Sometimes with a forgotten moment in history.

And sometimes it begins with a person who quietly changes your life.

Season Two of Between the Pages opens with the deeply personal story behind The Secret Eye, Bradford Press's World War II historical novel honoring the radar operators whose contributions helped change the course of the Pacific War.

For the first time, Brad Hanson steps behind the microphone to share why this novel became much more than historical fiction. Long before Charlie Brand became the fictional "best radar operator in the fleet," there was a real Charlie Brand—a World War II radar operator aboard the USS Lexington, Brad's stepfather, Scoutmaster, mentor, and lifelong friend.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why Brad chose radar operators as the heroes of The Secret Eye

• The remarkable story of the real Charlie Brand and the influence he had on Brad's life

• How an unforgettable visit aboard the USS Lexington inspired the novel

• Why Charlie never knew this book was being written

• How declassified Navy radar training manuals helped recreate Charlie's wartime training

• Why the story begins in England years before Charlie ever touched a radar console

You'll also hear a reading from the novel depicting the early British radar experiments that paved the way for one of history's greatest technological breakthroughs—the cavity magnetron—and ultimately the radar systems that helped Allied sailors survive the war.

Season Two marks a new direction for Between the Pages. Along with readings from Bradford Press novels, Brad now takes listeners behind the scenes of the writing process, sharing the research, challenges, discoveries, and personal stories that shaped each book.

Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, World War II history, or simply love learning how books are created, this episode offers a unique look at the story behind The Secret Eye.

Because some stories deserve more than to be read.

They deserve to be remembered.

You can find The Secret Eye on Amazon: The Secret Eye

New to Between the Pages? Season Two explores the stories behind Bradford Press novels—from the historical research and writing process to the real people and events that inspired them. New episodes blend author commentary, historical insight, and exclusive readings to take you beyond the printed page.

The Heart of Historical Fiction | Between the Pages EP25

Brad Hanson — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 25 — The Heart of Historical Fiction

History tells us what happened. Historical fiction asks what it felt like to live through it.

In Episode 25 of Between the Pages, we complete our three-part exploration of genre by turning to The Heart of Historical Fiction. Through readings from The Secret Eye, we follow Charlie Brand from secret radar training and the laboratories of MIT to the deck of the USS Lexington, where new technology, personal courage, and the uncertainty of war converge.

We also step beyond the battlefield to consider the people waiting at home. Through Lilly’s letters, Charlie’s friendship with Gil, and the crew’s transformation into the legendary “Blue Ghost,” the story reveals how war is experienced not only through battles and strategy, but through separation, faith, friendship, fear, humor, and hope.

Finally, an older Charlie looks back on radar’s lasting influence and the people whose sacrifice made that future possible. His reflections remind us that history does not end when the fighting stops. It continues through memory, family, technology, and the choices carried into later generations.

Together, these readings explore three elements at the heart of historical fiction:

History places us there.
Humanity makes us care.
Legacy carries the story forward.

Story Question: Why do stories from the past still matter today?

Join host Brad Hanson for a thoughtful examination of how historical fiction restores uncertainty and humanity to events whose endings we already know—and why the past remains meaningful long after it becomes a chapter in a history book.

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Join us as we explore why every great story leaves its characters—and its readers—changed forever.

Readings: The Secret Eye

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The Heart of a Thriller | Between the Pages EP24

Brad Hanson — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 24: The Heart of a Thriller

What keeps us turning just one more page?

Is it the danger? The chase? The conspiracy? Or is it something deeper?

In this episode of Between the Pages, we continue our exploration of literary genres by stepping into the high-stakes world of the thriller through three readings from The Miami Connection. Host Brad examines how the best thrillers are built—not simply on action and suspense—but on curiosity, pressure, and courage.

You’ll follow investigative journalist Max Larkin as an ordinary assignment becomes the beginning of a dangerous investigation, watch the growing pressure as the truth begins chasing those searching for it, and experience a tense rescue operation where courage becomes the only path forward.

Along the way, we’ll explore why great thrillers don’t begin with explosions—they begin with a single unanswered question. We’ll discuss how suspense grows through uncertainty, why emotional stakes matter as much as physical danger, and how the most memorable thrillers challenge their characters to choose between safety and doing what is right.

Whether you’re a fan of investigative journalism, crime fiction, political intrigue, or edge-of-your-seat suspense, this episode offers a deeper look at what makes thrillers impossible to put down.

Because sometimes the greatest question in a thriller isn’t whether the hero will survive.

It’s whether they’ll keep moving forward when every reason tells them to stop.

In this episode:

Why curiosity is the foundation of every great thriller
How pressure transforms an investigation into a personal battle
Why courage—not action—is the emotional heart of suspense
Readings from The Miami Connection
Behind-the-scenes commentary on building tension, pacing, and unforgettable characters

Visit BradfordPress.net to discover our complete collection of thrillers, cozy mysteries, and historical fiction.

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Join us as we explore why every great story leaves its characters—and its readers—changed forever.

Readings: The Miami Connection

The Heart of a Cozy Mystery | Between the Pages EP23

Brad Hanson — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 23 – The Heart of a Cozy Mystery

What is it that keeps readers coming back to cozy mysteries long after the final page?

In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore what truly makes the cozy mystery genre so enduring. While every great cozy begins with an intriguing mystery, its lasting appeal comes from something deeper—a sense of comfort, memorable characters who feel like friends, and the promise that even after darkness enters a community, hope and restoration can prevail.

Through readings from Bradford Press cozy mysteries, we’ll look at how inviting settings, meaningful relationships, and satisfying resolutions create stories readers want to revisit again and again. Along the way, we’ll discuss why cozy mysteries offer more than clever puzzles—they provide a place to belong.

Whether you’re a longtime mystery reader, an aspiring author, or someone discovering the genre for the first time, this episode reveals why the heart of a cozy mystery isn’t simply finding the culprit—it’s finding your way home.

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Join us as we explore why every great story leaves its characters—and its readers—changed forever.

Readings: The Roses Remember Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers The Bookseller's Secret

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The Light That Keeps Us Going | Between the Pages: EP22

Brad Hanson — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 22 — The Light That Keeps Us Going

Every unforgettable story eventually asks the same question:

What keeps us moving forward when every reason says we should quit?

In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore one of storytelling’s most enduring themes—hope. Not the easy optimism that ignores hardship, but the quiet resilience that emerges after loss, sacrifice, and uncertainty.

Our journey begins in Tumblebrook, where Amelia Farnsworth uncovers Eleanor’s long-hidden journals and discovers that the greatest legacy isn’t preserving the past—it’s building a better future.

From there we enter the world of The Miami Connection, where investigative journalist Max Larkin learns that exposing corruption isn’t the end of the story. Sometimes the greatest victories simply reveal the next challenge—and purpose becomes the light that keeps us moving.

Finally, we travel to the Pacific Theater of World War II in The Secret Eye, where Charlie Brand faces the devastating realities of war and discovers that true resilience often grows through loss, faith, and extraordinary leadership.

Together, these three stories reveal a simple but powerful truth:

Hope isn’t the absence of darkness. It’s the decision to keep walking toward the light.

In this episode you’ll discover:

Why every great story eventually turns toward hope
How ordinary people become symbols of resilience
The role of purpose after the mystery has been solved
Why community often becomes the strongest source of healing
What storytelling teaches us about moving forward after loss

If you’ve ever wondered how stories inspire courage long after the final page, this episode is for you.

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Join us as we explore why every great story leaves its characters—and its readers—changed forever.

Readings: The Ink That Remains The Miami Connection The Secret Eye

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The Weight of the Truth | Between the Pages EP21

Brad Hanson — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:48:02 GMT

Episode 21: The Weight of the Truth

There comes a moment in every great story when the mystery has been solved—but the real journey is only beginning.

In Episode 21 of Between the Pages, The Weight of the Truth, we explore what happens after the truth finally comes to light. Because discovering the truth is one thing. Living with it is something entirely different.

Through three powerful stories, we examine the cost of revelation.

In Tumblebrook, Doris Finch must confront the burden of a family legacy she never chose, discovering that truth has the power not only to expose the guilty but to free the innocent.

In The Miami Connection, Jenna Morgan realizes that exposing corruption places everyone she loves directly in danger, forcing her to decide whether the truth is still worth fighting for.

And aboard the USS Yorktown in The Secret Eye, Charlie Brand learns that surviving war means carrying the memory of those who never came home. Some truths don’t simply change history—they change the people who witness it.

Together, these stories ask one unforgettable question:

What happens after you discover the truth? Can you ever return to the person you were before?

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Join us as we explore why every great story leaves its characters—and its readers—changed forever.

Readings: The Roses Remember The Miami Connection The Secret Eye

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The Enemy Who Thinks Their Right | Between the Pages EP 20

Brad Hanson — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 20: The Enemy Who Thinks They’re Right

Every story has an adversary.

But the most memorable enemies rarely see themselves as villains.

In Episode 20 of Between the Pages, we explore one of storytelling’s most fascinating questions: What happens when the person standing in the way of the truth genuinely believes they are doing the right thing?

Through readings from a cozy mystery, a thriller, and a historical fiction novel, we encounter three very different forms of opposition. A secret society convinced it is preserving history. A cartel leader who believes control protects those he loves. Military leaders driven by duty, sacrifice, and devotion to country.

None of them believe they are evil.

Yet each stands in opposition to truth.

Join us as we examine power, ideology, loyalty, and the fine line between conviction and corruption.

Story Question: "Is a villain still a villain if they believe they are the hero?"

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Selected Readings:

The Monarch Legacy

The Miami Connection

The Secret Eye

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The First Time Everything Changes | Between the Pages EP19

Brad Hanson — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 19: The First Time Everything Changes

Every great story contains a moment when everything changes.

A moment when curiosity becomes responsibility. When questions become consequences. When ordinary people realize they can no longer walk away.

In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore the turning points that transform investigators, journalists, and soldiers into something more.

Join Amelia Farnsworth as a hidden chamber beneath a boathouse reveals evidence that someone is willing to kill to protect a secret. Follow Max Larkin as a dangerous investigation becomes deeply personal, forcing him to confront the loss that still drives him forward. And stand beside Charlie Brand aboard the USS Lexington as he experiences the first wartime loss that teaches him a hard truth: not everyone comes home.

Across cozy mystery, thriller, and historical fiction, these stories reveal a universal truth:

Most heroes don’t volunteer.

Most simply reach a moment where turning back is no longer possible.

Story Question:
What is the moment that changes an ordinary person forever?

Selected Readings

Cinnamon Lies and Ledgers

The Miami Connection

The Secret Eye

The Villain Every Story Needs | Between the Pages EP18

Brad Hanson — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 18: The Villain Every Story Needs

Every great story has someone standing in the way of the truth.

In Episode 18 of Between the Pages, we explore one of storytelling’s most important elements: the villain.

Not simply the bad guy.

Not merely the person who commits the crime.

But the force that opposes truth, challenges heroes, protects secrets, and raises the stakes.

Through readings from Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers, The Miami Connection, and The Secret Eye, we examine three very different forms of opposition:

• The respected community leader who manipulates history from the shadows.
• The cartel boss who rules through fear and control.
• The military and ideological forces that drive nations toward war.

Together, these stories reveal why memorable villains are often more than individuals. They can be systems, institutions, beliefs, and ambitions powerful enough to shape entire lives.

Because every mystery has someone protecting the secret.

Every investigation threatens someone.

And every truth has an enemy.

Join us as we explore what makes a villain unforgettable—and why heroes only become heroes when something pushes back.

Podcast Readings:

Reading 1: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers

Reading 2: The Miami Connection

Reading 3: The Secret Eye

The Cost of Staying Quiet | Between the Pages EP 17

Brad Hanson — Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 17: The Cost of Staying Quiet Full Podcast Description

Sometimes history changes because people act.

And sometimes it changes because they don’t.

In Episode 17 of Between the Pages, we explore the moments when warnings were ignored, questions went unanswered, and dangerous truths remained buried.

Through readings from The Secret Eye, The Miami Connection, and The Bookseller’s Secret, we examine three very different worlds connected by a common thread: the consequences of staying silent.

At Pearl Harbor, radar operators detect something alarming on their screens—but their warning is dismissed.

In Florida, a frightened courier finally shares information about a growing criminal network, only after realizing silence has allowed the danger to spread.

And in Tumblebrook, Amelia Farnsworth discovers that some members of the town council may know far more about the town’s hidden history than they are willing to admit.

This episode explores:

• warnings ignored
• fear and self-preservation
• institutional silence
• buried secrets
• community complicity
• the consequences of hesitation

Because the cost of staying quiet is rarely paid immediately.

Sometimes it is paid years later.

And sometimes by people who never had the chance to speak at all.

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The question remains:

When does staying silent become its own kind of choice?

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Selected Readings:

The Secret Eye

The Miami Connection

The Bookseller's Secret (Coming Soon)

What We Leave Behind | Between the Pages Ep 16

Brad Hanson — Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 16: What We Leave Behind

Before history remembers the battles… there were goodbyes.

In this emotional episode of Between the Pages, we step away from strategy, ships, and wartime headlines to explore the deeply human cost of stepping into uncertainty.

Through moving readings from The Secret Eye, we follow Charlie Brand as his journey toward war is unexpectedly transformed by love, hope, and the promise of a future he desperately wants to return to.

From a chance meeting aboard a train to heartfelt letters exchanged across oceans, What We Leave Behind explores the emotional reality faced by those who leave for war—and the loved ones left waiting behind.

This episode explores:

love interrupted by history
wartime separation
promises made under uncertainty
emotional resilience
hope as a form of survival
the quiet courage of those who wait

Because before soldiers become part of history…

they are sons.

Sweethearts.

Dreamers.

And the people they leave behind often become the very reason they fight to come home.

If you enjoy the stories featured in this episode, visit bradfordpress.net for books and reading bundles connected to the podcast.

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All Readings from this podcast from The Secret Eye

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The First Wrong Move | Between the Pages EP 15

Brad Hanson — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Between the Pages — Episode 15 The First Wrong Move

Every great mystery has a moment when curiosity becomes consequence.

A hidden chamber beneath an old estate.
A dangerous lead in a cartel investigation.
A secret uncovered beneath a ruined lighthouse.

In Episode 15 of Between the Pages, we explore the storytelling moment that changes everything: the first wrong move.

Join Brad as we step into the cozy mystery world of Amelia Farnsworth, Clara Henderson, and Lady Grey in readings from Artful Deception and The Bookseller’s Secret, then shift into the darker, high-stakes world of The Miami Connection, where a single decision may trigger catastrophe.

What happens when a character pushes too far?

When does curiosity stop being investigation—and become danger?

This episode explores how both cozy mysteries and thrillers use consequence to transform story tension, proving that one choice can change everything.

☕ Featuring readings from:
Artful Deception
The Miami Connection
The Bookseller’s Secret - Coming this Month!!!

🎙 Story Question:
Have you ever made a decision that felt small in the moment—but changed everything afterward?

Join us at The Reading Room and share your experiences!

Listen now on Between the Pages.

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The Secret Everyone Knows | Between the Pages Ep 14

Brad Hanson — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 14: The Secret Everyone Knows

In small towns, secrets rarely belong to just one person.

In this episode of Between the Pages, we return to Tumblebrook to explore one of the defining elements of the cozy mystery genre: the quiet, unspoken secrets hidden beneath the surface of seemingly peaceful communities.

Through three atmospheric readings from The Bookseller’s Secret, Misdeeds and Mistletoe, and The Monarch Legacy, we follow Amelia Farnsworth, Clara Henderson, and Lady Grey as they uncover whispered warnings, hidden historical connections, and signs that Tumblebrook itself may be protecting something buried deep within its past.

As council meetings grow tense, old artifacts resurface, and abandoned campsites reveal traces of someone searching for the truth, Amelia and Clara begin to realize something unsettling:

The silence surrounding a mystery can become just as dangerous as the mystery itself.

Join us as we explore:

communal silence
hidden history
social loyalty
generational secrets
and why cozy mysteries often reveal the darkness hidden beneath the warmth of small-town life.

If you enjoy the stories featured in this episode, visit bradfordpress.net for books and reading bundles connected to the podcast.

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Selected Readings

Reading 1: The Booksellers Secret - A new release from Ellen Le Teace, available in late May

Reading 2: Misdeeds and Mistletoe

Reading 3: The Monarch Legacy

Courage in Uncertain Times | Between the Pages Ep 13

Brad Hanson — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 13: Courage in Uncertain Times

Before the first battle is fought… courage has already begun to take shape.

In this episode of Between the Pages, we continue the parallel journeys of Charlie Brand and Hadaki Yamatsumi as they step into the early days of wartime preparation—where uncertainty, discipline, and responsibility begin to redefine who they are.

Through three immersive readings, we explore the emotional reality of preparing for conflict: leaving home, enduring training, and discovering purpose in unexpected places. From Charlie’s quiet transition into a top-secret radar program to Hadaki’s harsh introduction to military discipline, both young men are shaped by forces far larger than themselves.

Because courage in uncertain times doesn’t always look like action.

Sometimes it looks like endurance.
Sometimes it looks like curiosity.
And sometimes… it looks like taking the next step forward without knowing where it will lead.

Join us as we explore how ordinary individuals begin to transform in extraordinary moments—and how courage often begins long before it’s ever called upon.

Selected Readings from The Secret Eye: The Secret Eye

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Why Some People Refuse to Stop Asking Questions | Between the Pages Ep 12

Brad Hanson — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 12: Why Some People Refuse to Stop Asking Questions

At what point does curiosity stop being a choice… and become something you can’t walk away from?

In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore the psychology of investigators—those who continue asking questions even when the answers begin to lead somewhere dangerous.

Through three immersive readings, we follow Clara, Amelia, and Jenna as they each confront a different stage of curiosity: the moment patterns begin to form, the realization that truth carries responsibility, and the growing awareness that asking questions can have real consequences.

Because not everyone who notices something chooses to pursue it.

But some people can’t stop.

Join us as we examine what drives that persistence—and why, in both stories and life, the people who keep asking questions are often the ones who uncover the truth.

Selected Readings:

Reading 1: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers

Reading 2: The Ink That Remains

Reading 3: The Miami Connection: The Miami Connection

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The Stories Towns Remember | Between the Pages EP 11

Brad Hanson — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 11: The Stories Towns Remember

Every town carries its own history—some written in books… and others passed quietly from one voice to another.

In this episode of Between the Pages, we return to Tumblebrook to explore how small-town memory shapes the mysteries hidden beneath its charming surface. Through three readings, we uncover how local legends, whispered warnings, and long-forgotten events begin to reveal a deeper truth—one that has been carefully preserved, and perhaps deliberately concealed.

As Clara and Amelia follow the threads of the past, patterns begin to emerge: hidden societies, vanishing records, and stories that refuse to stay buried. What begins as curiosity quickly becomes something more—an understanding that the town itself remembers… even when the truth has been rewritten.

Join us as we explore how memory, history, and storytelling intertwine—and why the past often holds the key to the present.

Readings

Reading 1: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook
Reading 2: The Monarch Legacy: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook
Reading 3: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook

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Small Clues, Big Mysteries | Between the Page Ep 10

Brad Hanson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Small Clues, Big Mysteries

Mysteries rarely begin with dramatic discoveries.

More often, they start with something small — a name written where it shouldn’t be, a forgotten journal, or a detail that suddenly refuses to be ignored.

In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore how great mystery stories are built from subtle clues and careful observation. Through readings set in the quiet town of Tumblebrook, Amelia Farnsworth, Clara Henderson, and Lady Grey begin noticing the small details that hint at a much larger secret.

From a curious pattern hidden inside the guestbook of the Tumblebrook Inn…

to a long-forgotten journal that suggests the past may still hold dangerous truths…

to a simple object that may become the key to solving a tragedy…

Each discovery reminds us that the most powerful mysteries often grow from the smallest clues.

Along the way, we reflect on how writers use subtle details to build suspense and how attentive characters begin piecing together the truth.

So pour yourself a cup of Misty Lake Coffee, settle in, and join us as we explore the moments when curiosity begins and small clues lead to big mysteries.

In this episode:

• How small clues spark curiosity in mystery stories

• Why patterns are often the first step toward discovery

• The role of forgotten journals and hidden history in storytelling

• How ordinary objects can become powerful clues

Reading Selections:

Reading 1: The Monarch Legacy: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook

Reading 2: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook

Reading 3: The Ink That Remains: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-ink-that-remains-ebook

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Before the Storm | Between the Pages Ep 9.

Brad Hanson — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 9: Before the Storm

Before history remembers the battles… there were simply two young men living ordinary lives.

In this episode of Between the Pages, we return to the early lives of Charlie Brand and Hadaki Yamatsumi—two young men growing up on opposite sides of the world in the years leading up to World War II.

Through four readings, we explore the moments that slowly shape their paths: a quiet afternoon at a movie theater in Arkansas, a peaceful morning beneath Mount Fuji, the shock of the Pearl Harbor attack, and the growing realization that duty may soon call them to serve their countries.

As their worlds begin to change, Charlie and Hadaki each face a decision that will alter the course of their lives forever.

Join us as we reflect on how ordinary lives are drawn into extraordinary moments—and how the choices of individuals ultimately become part of the story we call history.

If you enjoy the readings featured in this episode, visit bradfordpress.net for reading bundles and books connected to the stories you hear on this podcast.

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Selected Readings from The Secret Eye: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-secret-eye-ebook

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When Curiosity Becomes Dangerous | Between the Pages EP 8

Brad Hanson — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 8: When Curiosity Becomes Dangerous

In this thriller-focused episode of Between the Pages, the story reaches a turning point.

Curiosity is often how great stories begin. A question asked. A detail noticed. A small inconsistency that refuses to be ignored.

But sometimes curiosity leads somewhere dangerous.

In this episode, we return to the growing tension inside the world of the thriller as Max Latkin begins to realize that what he has stumbled upon may be far more significant—and far more dangerous—than he first imagined. What began as a search for understanding is quickly becoming something else entirely: the discovery of secrets that powerful people would rather keep hidden.

Through two extended reading segments, listeners experience the moment when a character crosses the invisible line between observer and participant—when knowing the truth becomes its own kind of risk.

In the commentary that follows, we explore a central idea behind many of the greatest thrillers: the moment when curiosity becomes responsibility. When a character must decide whether the pursuit of truth is worth the danger it invites.

Because once a person sees something they cannot unsee, the story can never return to what it was before.

Sometimes the most dangerous step in any thriller isn’t chasing the truth.

It’s discovering it.

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Readings: The Miami Connection - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-miami-connection-ebook

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