Clued in Mystery Podcast

This is a re-release of an episode that originally aired on October 31, 2023. Agatha Christie’s work has long been a source of screen adaptations.  In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some recent adaptations,  and some they should check out with guest Teresa Peschel from Peschel  Press. Teresa, along with her husband Bill, watched and reviewed 201  Agatha Christie a...

This is a bonus episode and a preview to the watch along for the new Netflix series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024). Cartel members will receive new episodes as Brook and Sarah work through the series. Discussed A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2019) Holly Jackson A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024) Netflix For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Mu...

This episode was originally released on September 5, 2023. Have you ever not finished reading a mystery? Brook and Sarah discuss the reasons why they have put a book down before finishing it and share ideas on what to do when a book just isn’t right for you (right now). Discussed “Guilt Complex: Why Leaving a Book Half-Read Is So Hard” Wall Street Journal (June 5, 2013) Matthew Willhelm “You Reall...

We love reading about ordinary people who solve fictional mysteries. What about ordinary people who solve real mysteries? In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss real life sleuths. Discussed Abraham Shakespeare case I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2018) Michelle McNamara I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2020) HBO Scamanda Podcast Real Estate fraud Title fraud: How a Toronto real estate lawyer helped thwart...

Brook and Sarah celebrate Clued in Mystery's 100th regular episode by answering questions from listeners. Join us on July 9 at 4:00 pm Pacific for a live episode on Instagram (the recorded version will be available later on YouTube). For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our n...

It's that time of year again. As Clued in Mystery prepares for the summer, Brook and Sarah share what's on their reading lists.  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 (2003) C.J. Sansom Body in the Bookstore (2024) Ellie Alexander Brook's pick for Sarah: The Witch Elm...

This week, author Daniel Kalla joins Brook and Sarah to discuss his medical thrillers and other writing. Daniel Kalla is an internationally best-selling author of many novels, including Fit to Die , The Darkness and the Light , Lost Immunity , The Last High , and We All Fall Down . Kalla practices emergency medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can find him at danielkalla.com or follow him...

Brook and Sarah break down the choices the narrator makes in Catherine Steadman's 2018 domestic thriller Something in the Water. This episode goes into detail about the plot of the book.  Discussed Something in the Water (2018) Catherine Steadman For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com...

Brook and Sarah explore the life and writing of Golden Age author Anthony Berkeley, founder of the Detection Club and author of several novels under different pen names. Discussed The Layton Court Mystery (1925) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by "?") The Winteringham Mystery (1927) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by A. Monmouth Platts) The Poisoned Chocolates Case (1929) Antho...

Sarah and Brook speak with former Department of Justice prosecutor Kevin Flynn about moving from a legal career to writing mystery fiction and non-fiction. Mentioned Relentless Pursuit (2007) Kevin Flynn Rock Creek (2024) Kevin Flynn For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our n...

Brook and Sarah are about to start writing a traditional mystery together. In this bonus episode, they brainstorm ideas and review survey results from listeners and newsletter subscribers who weighed in on the sleuth's age and the mystery setting. Members of the Clued in Cartel will have the opportunity to read what they write as they write it. Joining the Cartel costs as little as $12/year (USD)....

From courtroom dramas to lawyers investigating crimes on behalf of their clients, legal mysteries and thrillers have engaged audiences for longer than you think. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries with a legal theme. Discussed The Leavenworth Case (1878) Anna Katharine Green Erle Stanley Gardner (creator of Perry Mason) The Firm (1991) John Grisham Matlock (1986-1995) NBC and ABC R...

When the heat is on and tempers flare, you have the perfect condition for a mystery. Brook and Sarah discuss how to stay cool by reading some of their favourite summer-themed mysteries. Discussed Midsummer Mysteries: Tales from the Queen of Mystery (2023) Agatha Christie Have His Carcass (1932) Dorothy L. Sayers The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955) Patricia Highsmith Rear Window (1954 film) Alfred Hitch...

Miss Marple is one of Agatha Christie's famous creations. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the books and short stories that feature this fascinating detective and are surprised to learn how many of Christie's works Miss Marple appeared in. Discussed "Tuesday Night Club" (1927) Agatha Christie The Thirteen Problems (1932) Agatha Christie Murder at the Vicarage (1930) Agatha Christie Slee...

Games have long been a way for armchair sleuths to prove their deductive skills. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the origins of mystery games, the different types of games mystery fans play, and their enduring popularity. Discussed Clue Boardgame (1949) Hasbro Clue: Harry Potter Edition (2008) Clue: Brooklyn 99 Edition (2021) Clue: Downton Abbey Edition (2019) Jury Box (1937) Parker Br...

Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make fantastic sleuths. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the origins of the medical mysteries and thrillers. Discussed Kay Scarpetta series (1990-2023) Patricia Cornwell Grant Country series (2001-2007) Karin Slaughter Bones (2005-2017) Fox Studios House (2004-2012) Fox Studios Silent Witness (1996-2024) BBC Dr. Temperance Brennan series (19...

To kick off a new season, Brook and Sarah explore the life and writing of PD James, creator of Detective Dalgliesh. Discussed Cover Her Face (1962) PD James Innocent Blood (1980) PD James Dalgliesh (2021) Acorn TV Death Comes to Pemberley (2011) Pride and Prejudice (1813) Jane Austin Children of Men (1992) PD James Women of Mystery (2000) Martha Haley DuBose The Maul and the Pear Tree: The Ratclif...

This is a repeat of an episode originally released on November 8, 2022. Liar? Naïve? Or impaired? What if the narrator of the story isn’t telling the truth? In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss surprising twists and the cues that they’re coming. Works mentioned or discussed Gone Girl (2012) Gillian Flynn The Rhetoric of Fiction (1961) Wayne C. Booth The Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth War...

If you can’t get read, watch, or listen to enough true crime, this episode is for you. This week, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes true crime such a popular part of the mystery genre. Discussed in order In Cold Blood (1966) Truman Capote “Murder, Considered as One of the Fine Arts” (1827) Thomas de Quincey American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels, and Scandals (2007-2022) The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1...

Brook and Sarah kick off the Clued in Book Club with a short introduction to their first pick: Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Find out why they picked the book and why they think the title is different in Canada and the US. Future episodes will be available to members of the Clued in Cartel, the Clued in Mystery paid subscription. The base price is $120 US dollars ann...

This is a release of an episode originally published on June 6, 2023. As much as we love coming up with the solution before the sleuth in fictional mysteries, there is something about unsolved mysteries that is fascinating. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss four well-known unsolved mysteries and their enduring appeal. A quick note: two of the mysteries we discuss in this episode involve...

In this episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Mike Ripley, who has authored an additional 12 novels featuring Margery Allingham's sleuth Albert Campion. Mike shares his experiences continuing another author's work. Discussed Mr. Campion's Farewell (2014) Mike Ripley after P. Youngman Carter Cargo of Eagles (1968) Margery Allingham with P. Youngman Carter Mr. Campion's Farthing (1969) Youngman Car...

This week, Brook and Sarah take a deep dive into the life and writing of Golden Age author and "queen of crime" Margery Allingham. Discussed The Crime at Black Dudley (1929) Margery Allingham Blackerchief Dick (1923) Margery Allingham Women of Mystery: The Lives and Works of Notable Women Crime Novelists (2000) Martha Hailey DuBose Golden Age of Murder (2015) Martin Edwards Traitor's Purse (1940)...

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 for Evidence (1988) Sue Grafton U is for Undertow (2009)...

Eric Rutin from Hallmark Mysteries and More joins Brook and Sarah to share his expertise on favorite Hallmark mysteries adapted from books. Second of a two-part conversation. Discussed Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers (2024) Hallmark Murder at the Breakers (2014) Alyssa Maxwell Mystery 101 (2019-2021) Hallmark The Gourmet Detective (2015) Hallmark Case of the Mystery Lane (2023) Ha...