No Edits - Tech Glitches, Bloopers - Retakes and all the behind the scenes of recording a podcastFirst Act takes us back to where it all began, London, 2008, in this gripping prequel to the DI Kelly Porter series. Before the Lakes, before Cumbria, and before she becomes the detective readers know and love, Kelly Porter is 28, newly qualified, and stepping into her dream job on the Met’s Major Investigation Team.Kelly Porter, was born in Cumbria, the detective was made in LondonWhen human remains are uncovered on a building site destined to become the Olympic Park, what should be a routine investigation quickly turns unsettling. As links emerge to stolen children’s toys and the Museum of Childhood, Kelly finds herself drawn into a case rooted in buried abuse, corruption, and a legacy of injustice waiting decades for revenge.As she navigates a demanding new role, a complicated boss, and a fragile new partnership, Kelly must prove herself in a city that grinds its detectives down. At the same time, family tensions and formative wounds reveal just how much this early chapter shapes the woman she will become.Dark, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling, First Act is a powerful origin story about justice delayed, innocence lost, and the making of a detective.First Act is Book 13 and the prequel in the DI Kelly Porter series.🔗 Subscribe on Spotify so you never miss an episode.📺 Watch on YouTube: @TheKillerStorytellerPodcast📸 Follow us on Instagram: thekillerstoryteller_podcast🐦 Follow us on X: @TKST_podcastThanks for Watching!Rachel & KristyThe Killer Storyteller Podcast with Rachel Lynch🎵 Music Credit: @boxesofnoise

First Act takes us back to where it all began, London, 2008, in this gripping prequel to the DI Kelly Porter series.

Before the Lakes, before Cumbria, and before she becomes the detective readers know and love, Kelly Porter is 28, newly qualified, and stepping into her dream job on the Met’s Major Investigation Team.

Kelly Porter, was born in Cumbria, the detective was made in London

When human remains are uncovered on a building site destined to become the Olympic Park, what should be a routine investigation quickly turns unsettling. As links emerge to stolen children’s toys and the Museum of Childhood, Kelly finds herself drawn into a case rooted in buried abuse, corruption, and a legacy of injustice waiting decades for revenge.

As she navigates a demanding new role, a complicated boss, and a fragile new partnership, Kelly must prove herself in a city that grinds its detectives down. At the same time, family tensions and formative wounds reveal just how much this early chapter shapes the woman she will become.

Dark, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling, First Act is a powerful origin story about justice delayed, innocence lost, and the making of a detective.

First Act is Book 13 and the prequel in the DI Kelly Porter series.

🔗 Subscribe on Spotify so you never miss an episode.

📺 Watch on YouTube: @TheKillerStorytellerPodcast

📸 Follow us on Instagram: thekillerstoryteller_podcast

🐦 Follow us on X: @TKST_podcast

Thanks for listening!

Rachel & Kristy

The Killer Storyteller Podcast with Rachel Lynch

🎵 Music Credit: @boxesofnoise

No Edits - Tech Glitches, Bloopers - Retakes and all the behind the scenes of recording a podcast

It’s our final episode of 2025, and our Christmas break-up party 🎄

In this festive special, we celebrate an incredible first year of The Killer Storyteller Podcast and learn how to make Bailey's!

We’re ditching the usual book deep dive to reflect on how the podcast began, the learning curves, the laughter behind the scenes, and our favourite moments so far. From audiobook surprises and Google rabbit holes to Kelly Porter’s very different Christmases (Bitter Edge and Little Doubt).

Rachel also gives us a teaser at what’s coming in 2026, including her three new releases, First Act, Cruel Truth, and The Gathering, including our future podcast plans and upcoming book discussions.

It’s festive, including loads of laughter, its joyful, and full of gratitude for all our killer listeners around the world.

Music Credit Zappsplat & @BoxesofNoise

Thanks for listening and have a great Christmas 🎄

Rachel & Kristy

@thekillerstoryteller_podcast

@rachellynchcrime

@kristyhorne @canelo_co