Clued in Mystery Podcast
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[Re-release] Anthony Berkeley
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on June 11, 2024. Brook and Sarah explore the life and writing of Golden Age author Anthony Berkeley, founder of ...
[Bonus] Wake Up Dead Man
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah sat down to share their thoughts after watching Wake Up Dead Man, the third movie in the Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise.Discussed...
Winter 2025 TBR
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The year is drawing to a close, and Brook and Sarah are about to take a short break. Before they do, they share what they are planning to read during ...
Holiday Mysteries
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The winter holidays are a popular setting for mysteries as when families and friends gather, the tension often rises.Discussed and mentionedEveryone T...
Golden Age: Josephine Tey
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the life and works of Golden Age author Josephine Tey.Discussed and mentionedThe Man in the Queue (1929) Jose...
2025 Mystery Lovers' Gift Guide with Mystery Manon
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the holiday season, Brook and Sarah are thrilled to have Mystery Manon share her 2025 Mystery Lovers Gift Guide. Which item is your fa...
Siblings
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Siblings create an excellent opportunity to create tension in mysteries. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the twists and turns that can accomp...
Christie's Characters: Lemon and Race
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Miss Lemon and Colonel Race, two of Agatha Christie's supporting characters.Discussed and mentionedDeath o...
Modern Great: Mick Herron
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've watched Slow Horses on Apple+ TV, you have enjoyed Mick Herron's story telling. He is the 2025 Diamond Dagger recipient, and in this episode...
What Would You Do? The Woman in Suite 11
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In "What Would You Do?" episodes, Brook and Sarah break down how they would react to different situations faced by the main character of a domestic th...
[Bonus] Read Along: Daughter of Time
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over three episodes, Brook and Sarah break down Josephine Tey's classic novel The Daughter of Time (1951). The first episode looks at chapters 1 throu...
The Woman in Cabin 10 Review
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The screen adaptation of Ruth Ware's mystery thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 is finally here. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah share their thoughts....
Clued in Conundrums
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah are joined by three fantastic mystery authors: Sara Rosett, Trixie Silvertale, and Tom Mead to play some mystery fun and games. Based ...
Techno Thrillers
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology can be thrilling element in contemporary mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes a Techno Thriller and how techno...
Sherlock Retellings part 2: Interview with Anna Elliott and Charles Veley
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Father-daughter writing team Anna Elliott and Charles Veley join Brook and Sarah to discuss writing within the world created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle...
Sherlock Retellings
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since A Study in Scarlet was published in 1887, fans have been writing new mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah di...
Biblio Mysteries
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mysteries about books are a mystery fan and book lover's dream. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss examples of this popular sub-genre. Produc...
Art Mysteries
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries involving art theft and forgeries and learn about MacGuffins.Discussed and mentionedIain Pears -...
Summer 2025 TBR Recap
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is over, mystery fans! It's time for a new season of Clued in Mystery. After a quick preview of the upcoming season, Brook and Sarah kick thi...
[Bonus] Thursday Murder Club preview
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The film adaptation of Thursday Murder Club is hitting Netflix in a few days. In today's bonus episode, Brook and Sarah share their thoughts based on ...
[Re-release] Hallmark Mysteries and More (part 2)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on March 5, 2024.Eric Rutin from Hallmark Mysteries and More joins Brook and Sarah to share his experti...
[Re-release] Golden Age Author: Ngaio Marsh
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on November 14, 2023.In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Ngaio Marsh, one of four Golden Age Queens of ...
Interview with Megan Abbott
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning author Megan Abbott joins Brook and Sarah to discuss noir and hard-boiled mystery fiction, sibling relationships, and why mystery is imp...
[Re-release] Hallmark Mysteries and More (part 1)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally released February 27, 2024. Eric Rutin from Hallmark Mysteries and More joins Brook and Sarah to share his expertise on favori...
Summer 2025 TBR List
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's summer reading season! In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what they're planning to watch and read over the break.Discussed and mentioned...
What Would You Do: The Last One at the Wedding
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your daughter was marrying into a wealthy, slightly eccentric family? Find out what Brook and Sarah would do as they discuss Jaso...
Modern Greats: CJ Sansom
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss modern great CJ Sansom, author of the Shardlake historical mystery series.Discussed and mentionedDissolution (2003) CJ SansomW...
Methods: Poisons
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of an occasional series, Brook and Sarah discuss the ways that victims meet their ends in the mystery fiction that we love. This week, we...
Christie's Characters: Inspector Japp
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah continue discussing Agatha Christie's recurring sleuths and characters. In this episode, they look into Inspector Japp.Discussed and m...
Catherine McKenzie/Catherine Mack
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mystery and thriller author Catherine McKenzie/Catherine Mack, author of recent What Would You Do episode feature Please Join Us (2022) and the popula...
Weddings
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's wedding season! And what better way to celebrate love than with a mystery.Discussed and mentionedIn a Dark, Dark Wood (2015) Ruth Ware“A Deadly...
Mystery Bookshop Tour
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah take a virtual tour of mystery-themed bookshops.Discussed and mentionedMysterious Bookshop: https://www.mysterious...
Golden Age Authors: Ellery Queen
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the lasting legacy of Ellery Queen and the co-writing cousins behind the name.Discussed and mentionedThe R...
White Collar Crime (part 2): Interview with Jakob Kerr
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Jakob Kerr, author of Dead Money (2025) to discuss white collar crime and its place in mystery.Discu...
White Collar Crime (part 1)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fraud, money laundering, and Ponzi schemes can make for fascinating mysteries. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss white collar crime in fiction ...
Why We Love Mystery
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We proudly declare our love of mystery in each episode of Clued in Mystery. In the first episode of Season 10, we share why.Discussed and mentionedLou...
[re-release] Dorothy L. Sayers
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released April 12, 2022.Brook and Sarah discuss Dorothy L. Sayers, her life, her writing, and her advocacy for the mystery...
[Re-release] Christie's Characters: Harley Quin
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a replay of an episode that was originally released on October 3, 2023.In a continuation of our occasional series exploring Agatha Christie’...
[Re-release] Magic and Mystery with Tom Mead
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a replay of an episode that was originally released on October 17, 2023.Brook and Sarah are joined by author Tom Mead to continue their discus...
True Crime Part 3 with Kate Winkler Dawson
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by author and lecturer Kate Winkler Dawson to discuss true crime.Discussed and mentionedAmerican Sh...
Bonus: The Black Echo Read Along
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah are doing another Clued In Book Club. This time, we're reading The Black Echo (1992) by Michael Connelly. Join the Cartel to join us f...
Mystery Awards
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anthony Awards. The Edgars. Grand Master awards. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss different mystery awards and whether readers pay atte...
Christie's Characters: Hastings
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Loyal companion and friend, Capitan Arthur Hastings helps Hercule Poirot in many of Agatha Christie's mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah d...
Fictional Mysteries Featuring Real People (Interview with Colleen Cambridge
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agatha Christie, Julia Child, and Abraham Lincoln feature in Colleen Cambridge's mysteries. In this week's episode, she joins Brook and Sarah to discu...
Golden Age: John Dickson Carr
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson, Roger Fairbairn. These are pen names of prolific Golden Age author John Dickson Carr, who earned his fame for writing pu...
What Would You Do: Please Join Us by Catherine McKenzie
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you were struggling at work and you were invited to join an exclusive club that promised to help elevate your career? Find out in...
Mysteries and Romance
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For some mystery fans, there is no place for romance, and for others they can't get enough of it. Brook and Sarah discuss when (and if) romance and my...
Mysterious Buildings
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Twists
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Modern Greats: Peter Robinson
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During his writing career, Peter Robinson--the creator of the Alan Banks series and author of several stand alone novels--won awards in multiple count...
What We Loved in 2024
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah share their favorite mysteries from 2024.Discussed and mentionedSlow Horses (books and TV series) Mick HerronMurde...
Winter Reading Recap 2024
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah open the next season of episodes by discussing what they read and watched over the 2024 holiday break.Discussed and mentionedDeath of ...
[Re-release] Celebrity Authors
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on January 24, 2023.What happens when someone famous for something else writes a mystery? In this week’s episod...
[Re-release] Modern Greats: Sue Grafton
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 myst...
[Re-release] Mysteries in Unusual Formats
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally released on January 30, 2024.Avid mystery fans are familiar with the expectations of the genre. Occasionally, an author wi...
2024 Winter Reading List
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Younger Sleuths (part 2)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ear...
What Would You Do: The New Couple in 5B
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mystery Lovers' Holiday Gift Guide '24 With Mystery Manon
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As gift giving season approaches, Mystery Manon joins Brook and Sarah to share her annual holiday gift guide.Discussed and mentionedThe Mysterious Aff...
Christie's Characters: Ariadne Oliver
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Culinary Mysteries (part 2)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, culinary cozy author Jessica Thompson joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a mystery culinary.Discussed and mentionedCaterer's Guide...
Culinary Mysteries (part 1)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discussed and mentionedEllie Alexander's Bake Shop MysteriesCatering to Nobody (1990) Diane Mott DavidsonRobert B. Parker's Spenser seriesKatherine Ha...
Mysteries To Experience Again
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Modern Greats: Ruth Rendell
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Rendell's police procedurals and psychological thrillers captured readers. Brook and Sarah discuss this award winning author's life and works.Dis...
Celebrating 40 years of Murder, She Wrote
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forty years ago Jessica Fletcher entered homes to solve mysteries in Cabot Cove. This week, Brook and Sarah discuss the lasting influence Murder, She ...
Co-authored Mysteries (part 2) with Midge Raymond and John Yunker
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 myste...
Co-authored Mysteries (part 1)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Golden Age Author Ronald Knox
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Priest. Author. Creator of mystery's "ten commandments". Original member of the Detection Club. Ronald Knox was an early influence on the mystery genr...
Judging a Mystery by its Cover
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Getting Started with Mystery
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Summer 2024 Reading Recap
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Cartel Bonus: AGGGTM Episode 1
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
[Re-release] Christie Adaptations with Teresa Peschel
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. &n...
Cartel Bonus: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Watch Along
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Re-release: When a Mystery isn't the Right Fit
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
[Re-release] Real Life Sleuths
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love reading about ordinary people who solve fictional mysteries. What about ordinary people who solve real mysteries? In today’s episode, Brook ...
100th Episode!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Summer 2024 Reading Lists
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 listBefor...
More Medical Mysteries with Daniel Kalla
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, author Daniel Kalla joins Brook and Sarah to discuss his medical thrillers and other writing. Daniel Kalla is an internationally best-selli...
What Would You Do: Something in the Water
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah break down the choices the narrator makes in Catherine Steadman's 2018 domestic thriller Something in the Water. This episode goes int...
Golden Age Author Anthony Berkeley
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Kevin Flynn: From courtroom to the page
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and Brook speak with former Department of Justice prosecutor Kevin Flynn about moving from a legal career to writing mystery fiction and non-fic...
Bonus: Clued In Writes a Mystery
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah are about to start writing a traditional mystery together. In this bonus episode, they brainstorm ideas and review survey results from...
Legal Mysteries
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From courtroom dramas to lawyers investigating crimes on behalf of their clients, legal mysteries and thrillers have engaged audiences for longer than...
Summer Mysteries
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Christie's Sleuths: Miss Marple
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
Mystery Fun and Games
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ga...
Medical Mysteries
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make fantastic sleuths. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the origins of the medical mysteries...
Modern Greats: PD James
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off a new season, Brook and Sarah explore the life and writing of PD James, creator of Detective Dalgliesh.DiscussedCover Her Face (1962) PD J...
[Re-release] Unreliable Narrators
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
[Re-release] True Crime
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Book Club: Holmes, Marple & Poe
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
[Re-release] Unsolved Mysteries
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mys...
Continuing the Story: Mike Ripley and Albert Campion
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Mike Ripley, who has authored an additional 12 novels featuring Margery Allingham's sleuth Albert Campi...
Golden Age author: Margery Allingham
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brook and Sarah take a deep dive into the life and writing of Golden Age author and "queen of crime" Margery Allingham.DiscussedThe Crime a...
Modern Greats: Sue Grafton
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hallmark Mysteries and More (part 2)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Rutin from Hallmark Mysteries and More joins Brook and Sarah to share his expertise on favorite Hallmark mysteries adapted from books. Second of ...
Hallmark Mysteries and More (part 1)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Rutin from the podcast Hallmark Mysteries and More joins Brook and Sarah to share his expertise on favorite Hallmark mysteries adapted from books...
Mysteries for Young Sleuths with Lori Briley Fairchild
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by middle-grade author Lori Briley Fairchild to speak about what goes into a mystery for young sleu...
What Would You Do: The Drowning Woman
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss the 2023 release The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding and what they would do in the main character's situation.DiscussedThe Dro...