{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/6989f7d641bb4de491f032cd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Lost Women: Tim Weaver on 15 Years of David Raker, Writing Thrillers with Heart & Surprising Readers","description":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<strong>Quick Book Reviews</strong>, Philippa is joined by bestselling author&nbsp;<strong>Tim Weaver</strong>&nbsp;to talk about his gripping new novel&nbsp;<strong>The Lost Women</strong>, the fifteenth book in the much-loved&nbsp;<strong>David Raker</strong>&nbsp;series.</p><p>Tim reflects on reaching a major milestone as a writer and explains how he balances writing for long-time fans while ensuring every book can be read as a standalone. He also shares the chilling real-world inspirations behind&nbsp;<em>The Lost Women</em>, including a vanished documentary crew and an almost unimaginable hospital disappearance.</p><p>During the conversation, Tim discusses:</p><ul><li>Writing the 15th David Raker novel and how the series has evolved</li><li>Why empathy, not angst, defines his central character</li><li>Creating twists that genuinely surprise readers</li><li>Writing thrillers that balance darkness with emotional heart</li><li>Why he avoids chasing trends and market expectations</li><li>How the publishing landscape has changed over the last 15 years</li><li>The rise of audiobooks and how listening has transformed his own reading life</li><li>The challenges of social media for authors</li><li>Why characters matter more than ever in crime fiction</li></ul><p>Tim also reveals his ideal (and nightmare) writing environments, reflects on reader pressure around plot twists, and shares the biscuits that powered the writing and editing of&nbsp;<em>The Lost Women</em>.</p><p>A conversation with one of crime fiction’s most consistent and compelling voices.</p><p>Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.</p><p>📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com</p><p>📸 Instagram &amp; Threads:</p><p>@quick_book_reviews</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews</p><p>🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3</p><p>🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews</p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}