The team faces stress and disharmony during their investigation. Frustrations arise as they struggle to decipher a book and make a crucial decision. Confrontations ensue, and family secrets come to light, including corruption and a cultist husband. Frustration mounts as useless clues and lost evidence hinder their progress.
The investigators question the impact of their podcast and consider focusing on stopping the conspirators rather than proving their guilt.
Despite the challenges, Kennedy, Eleanor, and Marcus are determined to decipher the clues in Robert Blake's notebook and continue their efforts to understand its message.
Deep dives
Challenges in Exposing a Corruption Conspiracy
Kennedy and Eleanor contemplate the difficulty of exposing a corruption conspiracy involving the next leader of the government and an occult group. Despite possessing Robert Blake's notebook, they realize that proving the authenticity of the information it contains would be challenging and could lead to legal repercussions. They also question the impact of their podcast, as many listeners might already believe in wild conspiracy theories. The conversation leads them to consider the possibility that their focus should be on stopping the conspirators rather than proving their guilt.
Struggling to Decode Robert Blake's Notebook
Kennedy, Eleanor, and Marcus attempt to decipher the clues in Robert Blake's notebook regarding the Church of Starry Wisdom. However, they realize that the trail seems incomplete and lacking a clear chronology. Some of the clues are difficult to interpret, and the handwriting is often hard to decipher. They discuss the possibility that the notebook may include a coded section, adding to the challenge. Despite the frustrations, they are determined to continue their efforts to understand the notebook's message.
Unveiling Memories and Psychological Struggles
Kennedy reflects on his return and the challenges he faces. He grapples with disassociated memories and recurring nightmares that seem to depict a different and terrifying world. Kennedy also experiences anger and mood swings, which worry those around him. Concerned about his mental state, Kennedy contemplates seeking help, but the fear of losing his sanity as memories resurface weighs heavily on him. Despite these obstacles, Kennedy decides to make a significant decision and confronts an influential figure implicated in the corruption conspiracy.
The stress of the investigation is taking a heavy toll on the team. Disharmony grows; an unwise decision is made and key understanding of the situation is challenged.
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Marcus Byron - Ben Crowe
Eleanor Peck - Nicola Walker
Victoria Ness - Catherine Kanter
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Wilberforce Ashington-Heath - Rufus Wright
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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