Angie Lee and Phil Holden due a deep dive in analyzing Griffin and the Dark Secret. Chapter by Chapter, they uncover the themes, sub-plots and insights into the crazy and complex world that Curtis Scott Doty has created. Listen to the podcasts of this entertaining duo.
Angie Lee and Phil Holden discuss Volume One, Chapter one of Griffin and the Dark Secret introduces Detective Scott investigating the murder of a young woman, whose body is found brutally mutilated. Chapter two shifts focus to Griffin Scott, the detective's son, who becomes intrigued by a series of missing persons cases his father is investigating. Griffin notices a pattern in the disappearances, involving missing shoes and nighttime occurrences, prompting him to question his father. The chapter concludes with Griffin being chased by a gang of bullies. The narrative intertwines a police procedural with elements of mystery and coming-of-age, highlighting the parallels between the father's professional mysteries and the son's personal experiences.
Angie Lee and Phil Holden discuss Chapter three and four of Volume 1 of Griffin and the Dark Secret. Griffin Scott, a boy fascinated by mysteries, investigates strange happenings in his neighborhood, including a seemingly reclusive wealthy widow, Desiree Ellsworth. His investigations parallel his father's police work, as both explore unsettling secrets. Meanwhile, a separate narrative introduces a hidden underground community facing starvation and resorting to desperate measures, creating a stark contrast to the boy's coming-of-age story. The narratives intertwine, hinting at a possible connection between the surface world and this hidden, violent underworld. The story blends elements of mystery, thriller, and coming-of-age.
Angie Lee and Phil Holden discuss Volume Two, chapters one and two of Griffin and the Dark Secret. We continue with the mystery surrounding a reclusive widow, Desiree Ellsworth, and a hidden underground community of winged monkeys. Griffin, a boy fascinated by mysteries, investigates alongside his detective father, uncovering secrets about Ellsworth's past, including her deceased husband's involvement with the winged monkeys. The narrative interweaves a coming-of-age story with thrilling elements of mystery and suspense. A conflict arises within the monkey community, causing a division and further complicating the plot. The story concludes with a cliffhanger, leaving the reader eager to discover more.