In this episode of In My Good Books, Susie chats with Ross Montgomery about his bold leap from writing award-winning children’s books to crafting his first adult crime novel, The Murder at World’s End.

Set against the backdrop of the Halley’s Comet Panic of 1910, the book blends historical detail, scientific intrigue, and a gripping locked-room mystery that will keep readers guessing until the final page.

Ross shares the inspiration behind his unlikely detective duo, the meticulous research that went into recreating the early 20th century, and the lessons he learned transitioning from children’s to adult fiction. They also discuss the craft of plotting, the challenge of maintaining suspense, and how juggling multiple projects can actually fuel creativity.

Whether you’re a crime fiction enthusiast, a historical fiction fan, or an aspiring writer curious about balancing different genres, this episode is packed with insights, humour, and a touch of comet-inspired mystery.

You can buy The Murder At World's End here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-murder-at-world-s-end-ross-montgomery/7823726?ean=9780241766163&next=t

Books recommended in this episode:

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo

The Last Murder At the End of the World by Stuart Turton