Violet's Shadow: A MURDER MYSTERY

CASTING CALL for New Mystery + New Fantasy Series + S2 Synopsis

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:08:39 GMT

Please go to gretacraig.com/apply to view the casting calls or gretacraig.com/comingsoonamurdermystery2 for more info about Season 2!

Violet's Shadow: A Murder Mystery is a full cast immersive audio drama fiction podcast anthology series with a new mystery to solve every season.

ASTRA AWARDS 2025 BEST SCRIPTED PODCAST Nominee. TOP 100 BEST MYSTERY and MURDER Podcast of 2026 (Feedspot.) A SPOTIFY 2025 Most Shared & Instant Hit Show. Featured by APPLE PODCASTS & AMAZON MUSIC. Aesthetica Film Festival 2025 Official Selection.

MUSIC: "Vineyards" by Jonny Southard (rights obtained via Musicbed)

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Season 2 Update

Tue, 27 May 2025 01:35:07 GMT

You can follow me on Instagram @greta_media or listen to my other series, Confessions of a New Grad, while you wait for Season 2... Make sure you're following the show so you're notified when it comes out! My website is gretacraig.com. Hope you enjoyed Season 1 and and thanks again for all your support!

Violet's Shadow: A Murder Mystery is a full cast immersive audio drama fiction podcast anthology series with a new mystery to solve every season.

Music used in this episode: "The Diary" by CJ-O. Rights obtained via Soundstripe.

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9. The Stolen Whisp: The End of the Mystery

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT

Who did it, why, and how are all revealed when the mystery is solved in the season finale. SEASON 2 is coming soon! SYNOPSIS: A group of college friends reunite at a wedding, eight years after one was convicted of murdering another. When a second friend is found dead, questions arise as to whether the real killer ever went to prison. A dark academia whodunit set in a Gilded Age estate in the American South. I've also got a new immersive fantasy series coming in 2026! Make sure you're following this show so you're notified when Season 2 drops. If you're looking for more fiction to binge in the meantime, check out my other series, Confessions of a New Grad (which is a prequel to this one and is all about Brooklyn). You can also follow me on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com. If you enjoyed the show, please give it rating/review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc and tell your friends. As an indie producer, this really helps and is so appreciated.

ASTRA AWARDS 2025 BEST SCRIPTED PODCAST Nominee. TOP 100 BEST MYSTERY and MURDER Podcast of 2026. A SPOTIFY 2025 Most Shared & Instant Hit Show. Featured by APPLE PODCASTS & AMAZON MUSIC. Aesthetica Film Festival 2025 Official Selection.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

STARRING: Greta Craig, Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien. Meet the cast here: https://gretacraig.com/makingofvioletsshadow

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

Episode 9 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain

"There's Only Here" by Alsever Lake

"Windswept" by Jonny Southard

"Farewell" by Dexter Britain

"Second Class Citizen" by Dexter Britain

"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard

"For the Time We Did Have" by Dexter Britain

"Lofoten" by RORE

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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8. The Other Woman

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT

Things may not have been as they appeared the night of the murder. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Eight suspects arrive at a Victorian-Era mansion on an island off the coast of Ireland. When one of them is murdered, it looks like a bitter love triangle could be the motive. Everyone's a suspect in this full cast immersive audio drama series for fans of Agatha Christie. SEASON 2: (coming soon) A group of college friends reunite at a wedding, eight years after one was convicted of murdering another. When a second friend is found dead, questions arise as to whether the real killer ever went to prison. A dark academia whodunit set in a Gilded Age estate in the American South. ASTRA AWARDS 2025 BEST SCRIPTED PODCAST Nominee. TOP 100 BEST MYSTERY and MURDER Podcast of 2026. A SPOTIFY 2025 Most Shared & Instant Hit Show. Featured by APPLE PODCASTS & AMAZON MUSIC. Aesthetica Film Festival 2025 Official Selection.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

**Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS**

Episode 8 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain

"Farewell" by Dexter Britain

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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7. The Confession

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT

The Detective's investigation leads one of the suspects to confess. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

**Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS**

Episode 7 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"Building Thoughts" by Dexter Britain

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"Second Class Citizen" by Dexter Britain

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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6. The Likely Suspects

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT

Brooklyn overhears a secret conversation between two of the suspects. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

**Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS**

Episode 6 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard

"Shooting Star" by Dexter Britain

"Building Thoughts" by Dexter Britain

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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5. The Inheritance

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT

A local detective arrives to investigate the crime, and the contents of the victim's will suggest a new motive for murder. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

**Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS**

Episode 5 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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4. The Murder

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:01:00 GMT

The next day, a body is found murdered in one of the guest's bathtubs. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

**Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS**

Episode 4 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

"Arrival of the Whales" by Kisnou

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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3. Pick Your Poison

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:01:00 GMT

The night of the murder, tensions continue to rise as Sophie gathers all the guests for a welcome dinner. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

Episode 3 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"Avenue Tales" by Jonny Southard

"Midsummer" by Dexter Britain

"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard

"Stay With Me" by Dexter Britain

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

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2. The House of Whisp: Meet the Suspects

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:01:19 GMT

Brooklyn gets to know the suspects and an unexpected final guest arrives right before the murder. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

Episode 2 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"Farewell" by Dexter Britain

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe

*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS*

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1. The Nomads: An Irish Island Murder Mystery

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:01:00 GMT

The day before Valentine's Day, eight digital nomads arrive at a luxurious Victorian manor house on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. Many of the guest already seem to know and hate each other... and rising tensions eventually lead to murder. You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

Trailer SOUNDTRACK and show theme song: "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou.

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SOUNDTRACK of Ep 1 (in order of appearance):

"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou

"There's Only Here" by Alsever Lake

"The Diary" by CJ-O

"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

"Farewell" by Dexter Britain

"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard

"Winter Train Home" by Featherland

*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe

*Sound effects via Soundstripe

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TRAILER: A New Murder Mystery Series (Suspects, Secrets, Romance, Betrayal)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:42:36 GMT

A 9 episode Agatha Christie-style murder mystery. The day before Valentine’s Day, eight digital nomads arrive at a luxurious Victorian manor house on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. When one of them is murdered, it looks like a bitter love triangle could be the motive... and everyone's a suspect. ASTRA AWARDS 2025 BEST SCRIPTED PODCAST Nominee. TOP 100 BEST MYSTERY and MURDER Podcast of 2026 (Feedspot.) A SPOTIFY 2025 Most Shared & Instant Hit Show. Featured by APPLE PODCASTS & AMAZON MUSIC. Aesthetica Film Festival 2025 Official Selection. *A full cast immersive audio drama fiction podcast anthology series with a new mystery to solve every season.* SEASON 2 is coming soon!

You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.

CREDITS:

*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS*

WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED by Greta Craig.

ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna

SOUND DESIGN, AUDIO EDITING + MUSIC SELECTION/ SUPERVISION by Greta Craig

SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang

MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson

RECORDED at Blue Light Studio

Trailer SOUNDTRACK and show theme song: "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.