Clued in Mystery Podcast

In the first of an occasional series, "What Would You Do," Brook and Sarah consider what they would do if they were in the same situation as the main character of a novel. This time, they discuss Ruth Ware's T he Woman in Cabin 10 . We'd love to hear what you would do. For more information: https://www.cluedinmystery.com Instagram Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Sha...

After a short break, Clued in Mystery returns for Season 2 and Brook and Sarah recap their summer reading. Books discussed in order: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager The Science of Agatha Christie by Carla Valentine The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker by Patricia Meredith The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson The Thursday Murder Club by...

In today’s episode, Sarah and Brook share what they’ll be reading while Clued in Mystery takes a short break for the summer. Clued in Mystery will be back in the autumn with new episodes about mysteries.   Books discussed in order: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager The Science of Murder: The Forensics of Agatha Christie by Carla Valentine The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie...

Summer camp. Boarding school. A high school classroom. Classic settings for YA mystery. Brook and Sarah discuss the appeal of these mysteries, even though they are written for younger audiences. Books, shows, and series mentioned Anne of Green Gables (L.M. Montgomery) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) Nancy Drew Hardy Boys Enid Blyton Dear Evan Hanson (YA Musical) Ace of Spades (Faridah Àbíké-Íyímí...

National best-selling cozy mystery author Melissa Bourbon joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a mystery cozy and current trends in cozies.   Authors discussed: Tonya Kappes Allison Brennan    Books and television discussed Smile Beach Murder (Alicia Bessette) Flour in the Attic (Melissa Bourbon) The Closer (TV series) The Staircase (TV series)   For more about Melissa:...

  Brook and Sarah discuss international secrets, scandals, corruption, and other hallmarks of high stakes political thrillers.  Authors, books and, films, and shows mentioned: Films All the President’s Men (1976) Argo (2012) The Manchurian Candidate (1962) JFK (1991) Wag the Dog (1997)   TV shows 24 Designated Survivor Homeland House of Cards Occupied Murder She Wrote Scandal The Tu...

The perfect family, friends on holiday, a new mother, each of them with a secret. Brook and Sarah explore the themes of domestic thrillers and discuss a few books that don’t fall into the category.   Authors mentioned: Elizabeth Haynes Erin Kelly Liane Moriarity Tom Vowler SJ Watson   Books mentioned: And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie The Woman in the Window , AJ Flynn Gone Girl,...

Espionage, intrigue, and excitement. Brook and Sarah explore spy fiction and its broad appeal to audiences. Our interview with Kings River Magazine.  Research Casino Royale , Ian Fleming Trigger Mortis , Anthony Horowitz Forever and a Day , Anthony Horowitz Agent Running in the Field , John le Carre Quoted How to Write Killer Mystery , Carolyn Wheat Genre favorites Imitation Game (2104) starr...

Brook and Sarah continue to learn about noir and hardboiled detective fiction with special guest Frances from the Chronicles of Crime online bookshop. Part 2 of 2. Reading list recommendations: Hardboiled Carroll John Daly, Three Gun Terry (Black Mask, May 1923) Carroll John Daly, Knights of the Open Palm (Black Mask, June 1923) Dashiell Hammett writing as Peter Collinson, Arson Plus (first Contin...

Dames, darkness, and detectives. Special guest Frances joins Brook and Sarah to explain the origins and differences of hardboiled and noir fiction. Part 1 of 2. Resources The Adventures of Philip Marlowe radio dramas Chandler, Raymond The Big Sleep Chandler, Raymond (1950). The Simple Art of Murder Hammett, Dashiell (2013). The Hunter and Other Stories Works referenced (in order of mention) Carrol...

Brook and Sarah discuss the many theories surrounding Agatha Christie's eleven-day disappearance in December 1926. Was she seeking publicity, solving a mystery, or on an alien adventure? We'll never know. Resources: Benedict, Marie (2020). The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. Sourcebooks Landmark. Cade, Jared (2013). Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days. Scarab eBooks. DuBose, Martha Hailey (2000)...

Wilkie Collins is credited with writing the first English detective novel. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss his remarkable life and his works. Works discussed The Woman in White (1960)   Moonstone (1868)   Ioláni; Or, Tahíti As It Was How he wrote References http://mikegrost.com/sensatio.htm https://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/booksf/mystery/early.html http://www.wilkiecollins.com...

In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Anna Katharine Green, whose writing inspired Agatha Christie. Green’s 1878 novel, The Leavenworth Case , is one of the first to include a detailed coroner’s inquest and ballistic evidence and set the stage for generations of future mystery authors. Works referenced in order of mention: Green, Anna Katharine (1878). The Leavenworth Case Green, Anna Katharine...

Brook and Sarah discuss Edgar Allan Poe, the grandfather of American detective novels and his enduring legacy. Poe's works referenced (in order of mention) “The Raven” (1845) ”Murders in the Rue Morgue” (1841) “The Mystery of Marie Rogêt” (1842) Others' works referenced (in order of mention) McAlpine, Gordon: The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe Series Snicket, Lemony: A Series of Unfortunate...

Cluesletter publisher Manon Wogahn joins Brook and Sarah to discuss the Detection Club, the oldest running society of mystery authors. Learn more about Manon at https://www.manonwogahn.com/ . Books referenced (in order of mention) Edwards, Martin (2015) The Golden Age of Murder. Harper Collins. Milne, A.A. (1922) The Red House Mystery The Detection Club (2020) Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writ...

Brook and Sarah discuss Dorothy L. Sayers, her life, her writing, and her advocacy for the mystery genre as a member of the Detection Club.    Resources DuBose, Martha Hailey (2000). Women of Mystery: The Lives and Works of Notable Women Crime Novelists St. Martins Press Sayers, Dorothy L. (1923) Whose Body. T. Fisher Unwin. Sayers, Dorothy L. (1927) Unnatural Death The Unpleasantness at...

Canadian mystery novelist Vicki Delany, and author of the Sherlock Holmes Bookstore cozy mystery series, joins Brook and Sarah to discuss writing in the Sherlock Holmes space.  Find Vicki at:  http://vickidelany.com/   Other references: The Agency Mysteries Series by Y.S. Lee Brook’s Edgar and the Raven’s T-shirt   For more information: cluedinmystery.com Instagram: @cluedinmys...

We continue our discussion about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, exploring how he wrote and how his works have been adapted.   Mentions: Sherlock (BBC) Elementary (CBS) House (Fox) The Enola Holmes Mysteries by Nancy Springer https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/How_I_Write_My_Books https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/Sir_Arthur_Conan_Doyle:Sherlock_Holmes   For more information...

In the first episode of the Doyle series, Sarah and Brook discuss Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous detective, and his contribution to popular culture (and forensics).   We discuss: A Study in Scarlet (1886) Lost World (1912) “The Case of Lady Sannox” (1893) “The Five Orange Pips” (1891) “The Crooked Man” (1893) Ms. Sherlock (Japanese TV adaptation)   https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.c...

A short, bonus episode with some brief thoughts about Sherlock and Poirot to lead into our series of episodes about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle starting next week.    For more information: cluedinmystery.com Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers - //www.silvermansound.com

In our final episode in our Agatha Christie series, we are joined by two guests who share their insights into her work.   We discuss: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1921) The Death of Roger Ackroyd (1926) The ABC Murders (1936) Five Little Pigs (1942) Curtain (1975)   “Dressmaker's Doll” “In a Glass Darkly” “Philomel Cottage” Partners in Crime short stories   TV/Film adaptations S...

In the second episode of the Agatha series, Brook and Sarah discuss some of the tropes she used and what rules of mysteries she created and broke. RESOURCES Agatha Christie, An Autobiography Agatha Christie (1977) Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks: Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making John Curran (2009) Agatha Christie's Murder in the Making: Stories and Secrets from Her Archive John Curran (20...

In the first episode of the Agatha series, we discuss Agatha Christie’s contributions to the genre and a few of her popular sleuths.  RESOURCES Agatha Christie, An Autobiography Agatha Christie (1977) Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks: Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making John Curran (2009) Agatha Christie's Murder in the Making: Stories and Secrets from Her Archive John Curran (2011) Wome...

A quick introduction from your hosts Brook and Sarah about what you can expect from the Clued in Mystery podcast.  For more information: cluedinmystery.com Instagram: @cluedinmystery Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com