Clued in Mystery Podcast

An isolated cabin, and old manor house, a creepy apartment building. These make for great settings for mysteries and in this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some of the most mysterious buildings. Discussed and mentioned "The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) Edgar Allan Poe The Paris Apartment (2022) Lucy Foley Jane Eyre (1847) Charlotte Brontë The Wife Upstairs (2021) Rachel Hawkins The Mysteri...

Author coach Samantha Skal joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a great twist and what mystery fans are looking for when being surprised by a mystery. Discussed and mentioned Gone Girl (2012) Gillian Flynn The House Across the Lake (2022) Riley Sager Rear Window (1954 film) The Last Mrs. Parish  (2017) Liv Constantine One Perfect Couple (2024) Ruth Ware Alice Feeney Taylor Adams The Th...

During his writing career, Peter Robinson--the creator of the Alan Banks series and author of several stand alone novels--won awards in multiple countries, including the Grand Master Award from the Crime Writers of Canada. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the works and career of this modern great. Discussed and mentioned Gallows View (1987) Peter Robinson Before the Poison (2011) Peter...

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah share their favorite mysteries from 2024. Discussed and mentioned Slow Horses (books and TV series) Mick Herron Murder in the Basement (1932) Anthony Berkeley Before the Fact (1932) Francis Iles - Pen name of Anthony Berkeley Kate Ellis - The Wesley Peterson series starts with The Merchant's House (1998) and the latest release was in 2024. One Perfect Couple (20...

Brook and Sarah open the next season of episodes by discussing what they read and watched over the 2024 holiday break. Discussed and mentioned Death of a Christmas Tree Salesman (2023) Patricia Meredith The Christmas Murder Game (2022) Alexandra Benedict “The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding” (1923) Agatha Christie Man on the Inside (2024) Netflix series The Last Word (2024) Elly Griffiths Such...

This episode was originally released on January 24, 2023. What happens when someone famous for something else writes a mystery? In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries written by authors famous for other achievements. Discussed David Walliams State of Terror (2021) Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny Mycroft Holmes (2015) Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse Mycroft and Sh...

This episode was originally released on March 12, 2024. Brook and Sarah start a new series exploring the life and writing of modern masters of the mystery genre. This week, they discuss Sue Grafton, author of 25 novels in the Alphabet series featuring PI Kinsey Milhone. Titles mentioned Keziah Dane (1967) Sue Grafton The Lolly-Madonna War (1973) Sue Grafton A is for Alibi (1982) Sue Grafton E is f...

This episode was originally released on January 30, 2024. Avid mystery fans are familiar with the expectations of the genre. Occasionally, an author will try something new and delight fans in the process. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that bend genre conventions. Discussed and mentioned Wrong Place Wrong Time (2023) Gillian McAllister Love Letters Between a Nobleman and his Si...

We are taking a short break to enjoy the holidays. In this episode, we discuss what we plan to read and watch. After this episode, we will release a few older episodes, and return in early 2025 with new ones. Discussed and mentioned Death of a Christmas Tree Salesman (2023) Patricia Meredith Spokane Clocktower Mysteries , Patricia Meredith The Christmas Murder Game (2022) Alexandra Benedict "The A...

In past episodes, Brook and Sarah have discussed examples of younger sleuths such as Nancy Drew. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah explore other early examples of younger sleuths including Trixie Belden; Nell, the Boy-Girl Detective; and Violet Strange. Discussed and mentioned Read New York Nell Niblo: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/deadwood_dick/37 The Golden Slipper (1915) Anna Katherine Green...

In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the choices they would make if they were the characters in Lisa Unger's 2024 release The New Couple in 5B . Note: The conversation goes into detail about the book and contains spoilers about its plot, so if you haven't read the book, you might want to do that first. Discussed and mentioned The New Couple in 5B  (2024) Lisa Unger For more informa...

As gift giving season approaches, Mystery Manon joins Brook and Sarah to share her annual holiday gift guide. Discussed and mentioned The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles (2024) Marci Kay Monson The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) Agatha Christie https://www.manonwogahn.com/mystery-book-lover-gifts-2024-holidays/ About Mystery Ma...

Although she's not technically a sleuth, Ariadne Oliver plays an important role in several of Agatha Christie's mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss this fascinating character. Discussed and mentioned "The Case of the Discontented Soldier" (1932) Agatha Christie Cards on the Table (1936) Agatha Christie Mrs. McGinty's Dead (1952) Agatha Christie Dead Man's Folly (1956) Agatha Chr...

This week, culinary cozy author Jessica Thompson joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a mystery culinary. Discussed and mentioned Caterer's Guide to Crime Culinary Cozy Mystery Series by Jessica Thompson Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up (2023) Jessica Thompson A Caterer's Guide to Valentine's and Violence (2024) Jessica Thompson To find Jessica Instagram: @jessicathauthor2 Website: JessicaThompso...

Discussed and mentioned Ellie Alexander's Bake Shop Mysteries Catering to Nobody (1990) Diane Mott Davidson Robert B. Parker's Spenser series Katherine Hall Page's Faith Fairchild series "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" (1960) Agatha Christie Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson series Diane Mott Davidson's Goldy Schulz Books Strong Poison (1930) Dorothy L. Sayers Too Many Cooks (1938) Rex Stout...

Do you have a list of mysteries that you would read or watch again if you could relive the experience of solving the crime or the big reveal? In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss a few of their favorites. Discussed Vertigo (1958) Alfred Hitchcock, Paramount Rear Window (1954) Alfred Hitchcock, Paramount Sixth Sense (1999) M. Night Shyamalan, Hollywood Pictures The Others (2001) Alejandro Am...

Ruth Rendell's police procedurals and psychological thrillers captured readers. Brook and Sarah discuss this award winning author's life and works. Discussed/References Death Notes (US) / Put on by Cunning (UK) (1981) Ruth Rendell A Dark Adapted Eye (1986) Barbara Vine Master of the Moor (1982) Ruth Rendell Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV: 1987-2000) https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/mar/01/ruth...

Forty years ago Jessica Fletcher entered homes to solve mysteries in Cabot Cove. This week, Brook and Sarah discuss the lasting influence Murder, She Wrote has had on the mystery genre. Discussed Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996) CBS Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman Only Murders in the Building (2021-2024) Disney+/Hulu The Golden Girls (1985-1992) NBC Lilian Jackson Braun Magnum PI (1980-1988...

This week, Brook and Sarah are joined by husband and wife co-authors Midge Raymond and John Yunker to discuss their experience as co-authors and mystery fans. Discussed Devil's Island (2024) Midge Raymond and John Yunker The Rosie Project (2013) Graeme Simsion Two Steps Forward (2017) Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion The Glass House (2024) Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion About Midge and John midgeandjo...

While not a sub-genre, mysteries that are written by multiple authors deserve special mention. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss examples of different co-authored mysteries and provide an update on their own. Discussed and Mentioned The Fate of Fenella : by Twenty-four Authors (1892) The Floating Admiral (1931) Members of the Detection Club; Victor Whitechurch, G. D. H. Cole and Margaret...

Priest. Author. Creator of mystery's "ten commandments". Original member of the Detection Club. Ronald Knox was an early influence on the mystery genre, yet his writing is not widely known. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss their theories on why as they explore the life and work of this mystery pioneer. Discussed “ Studies in the Literature of Sherlock Holmes ” (1912) Ronald A. Knox The...

While we're told not to judge a book by its cover, sometimes we can't help it. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss how a book's cover signals what we should expect between the pages. Discussed Sue Minix Lynn Cahoon Leanne Dobbs Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman Agatha Christie For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhe...

If you're new to mystery generally, or perhaps you're looking to explore a different sub-genre, this episode is for you. Brook and Sarah discuss where they recommend someone start exploring. Discussed The Red House Mystery (1922) A.A. Milne The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (2009) Alan Bradley Jack Reacher series (1997 to 2024) Lee Child and Andrew Child Three Pines series (2005 to 2024) Loui...

To open our next season, we discuss what we read over the summer, including what we loved and what we recommend. Note, Brook refers to T.L. Brown's series as "Through the Door" but it is "Door to Door Paranormal Mysteries". Discussed Brook’s list Before the Fact (1932) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkely) And Only to Deceive (2005) Tasha Alexander Dissolution, Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mysteries Book 1 (2...

We are sharing our discussion about the first episode of the Netflix adaptation of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. If you like what you hear, consider joining the Clued in Cartel for a year for as little as $12.  You'll get early other bonus episodes, new releases from Sarah and Brook, and you'll get to read along as Sarah and Brook write a mystery together. Discussed A Good Girl's Guide to Mu...