Clued in Mystery Podcast
Episodes
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...
When Neighbors Go Bad
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah explore mysteries with bad neighbors who turn your home–the place you should feel safest–into a dangerou...
Mysteries in Unusual Formats
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Christie's Sleuths: Superintendent Battle
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of Agatha Christie's sleuths. In this episode, they discuss Superintendent Battle, who appeared in five nov...
Winter Mysteries
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snow and darkness are the hallmarks of winter (at least in the Northern Hemisphere). They are also perfect for setting up an intriguing mystery. In th...
Winter 2023 TBR recap
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a short break, Brook and Sarah return with the first episode of Season 6: a recap of their reading over the winter 2023 break.DiscussedIn Cold B...
[Re-release] Representation in Mysteries
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published on March 28, 2023.Brook and Sarah speak with author Elle Wren Burke to discuss representation ...
[Re-release] Mysteries on TV
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published on January 17, 2023. As with books, mystery is one of the most popular television genres. In t...
[Re-release] Villains we Love
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published on February 28, 2023. Bad guys or misunderstood? In this week’s episode, Brook and Sara...
Winter 2023 TBR
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final new episode of 2023 and Brook and Sarah cap off a great year with what they're planning to read over the winter break, which we will re...
Cozy Mystery (part 2)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many episodes ago, Brook and Sarah discussed cozy mysteries with Melissa Bourbon. (Catch up on that conversation here.) But, there was no deep dive in...
Character Driven Mystery with Trixie Silvertale
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
USA Today best selling author Trixie Silvertale joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a mystery character driven and why mystery fans tend to pr...
[BONUS] The Fall of the House of Usher
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Netflix series The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) is based on works by Edgar Allan Poe. Brook and Sarah discuss the show and interpretation of ...
2023 Gift Guide with Mystery Manon
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In what is becoming an annual tradition, Mystery Manon joins Brook and Sarah to discuss her 2023 gift guide for mystery lovers. If you're a mystery fa...
Golden Age Author Ngaio Marsh
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Ngaio Marsh, one of four Golden Age Queens of Crime, playwright, and artist.SourcesLaura Lippman Tess Mona...
[Bonus] What Would You Do: Perfect Little Children
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what Brook and Sarah say after recording? Usually we have a few thoughts that don't make it into the episode. and we will be sh...
What Would You Do: Perfect Little Children
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah take a deep dive into Sophie Hannah's Perfect Little Children. What would you do if you saw an old friend after twelve years and her c...
Agatha Christie Adaptations with Teresa Peschel
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Workplace Mysteries and Thrillers
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a day at the office goes wrong? In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss workplace mysteries and thrillers.Mentioned"The System o...
Magic and Mystery (part 2) with Tom Mead
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah are joined by Tom Mead to continue their discussion about magic and mysteries.DiscussedDeath and the Conjuror (2022) Tom MeadThe Murde...
Magic and Mysteries (part 1)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mysteries set in magical worlds or with mystical elements are popular and in today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss why.DiscussedThe Prestige (1995)...
Agatha Christie's Sleuths: Harley Quin
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a continuation of our occasional series exploring Agatha Christie's sleuths, Brook and Sarah discuss Harley Quin.DiscussedMysterious Mr. Quin (1930...
Real life amateur sleuths
26 Sep 2023
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 an...
More Mysteries on Screen
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow up to earlier conversations about mysteries on screen, Brook and Sarah discuss what they're watching and what they're looking forward to.D...
Revisiting Anna Katharine Green with Patricia Meredith
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah are joined by Patricia Meredith to learn more about detective fiction pioneer Anna Katharine Green.MentionedA Deed of Dreadful Note (2...
When a Mystery isn't the Right Fit
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Summer 2023 Reading Recap
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah return from a summer break with an update on their summer reading.DiscussedIn a Dark, Dark Wood (2018) Ruth WareA is for Alibi (1982) ...
[Re-release] YA Mysteries
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published July 5, 2022.Summer camp.Boarding school.A high school classroom.Classic settings for YA myste...
[Re-release] Mysteries Without Murder
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published September 27, 2022. New episodes of Clued in Mystery will return after a summer break.What do ...
[Re-release] Celebrity Sleuths
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published November 22, 2022.Can you imagine a famous singer solving crimes? Or a former president and vi...
Summer 2023 TBR
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode before a summer break, Brook and Sarah discuss what they're hoping to read. We'll return with new episodes in a few weeks, and be...
All About Agatha: Interview with Kemper Donovan
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a special interview episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Kemper Donovan, host of All About Agatha, to discuss what he's learned in over five year...
Agatha Christie's Sleuths: Tommy and Tuppence
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss another of Agatha Christie's sleuths this week. In this episode, they look at duo Tommy and Tuppence. The pair appeared in fiv...
What Would You Do: The Last Thing He Told Me
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In another "What Would You Do" episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Laura Dave's The Last Thing He Told Me.DiscussedThe Last Thing He Told Me (2021) Laura...
Unsolved Mysteries
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As much as we love coming up with the solution before the sleuth in fictional mysteries, there is something about unsolved mysteries that is fascinati...
Agatha Christie's Sleuths: Parker Pyne
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brook and Sarah discuss Agatha Christie's character Parker Pyne. Is he a detective? Are his methods reasonable if they bring happiness?Pyne...
PI Sleuths
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Private investigators have long been favorites of mystery authors and readers, and they feature in both gritty and cozy tales. In today's episode, Bro...
G.K. Chesterton (part 2)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of G.K. Chesterton this week. They discuss his mysteries featuring Father Brown and the legacies of this ec...
G.K. Chesterton (part 1)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in the first of two episodes about G.K. Chesterton, Brook and Sarah look at his life and find out why he was such a fascinating man and the...
International Crime Fiction
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Season 4, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries with international sleuths and settings. The discussion includes mysteries from South America,...
[Re-release] What Would You Do: The Woman in Cabin 10
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode originally published September 6, 2022.In the first of an occasional series, “What Would You Do,” Brook and Sar...
[Re-release] Historical Mystery (part 2)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clued in Mystery is taking a short break. While we are off, we are re-releasing some of our favourite episodes from Season 3. This week, Historical My...
[Re-release] Historical Mystery (part 1)
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clued in Mystery is taking a short break. While we are off, we are re-releasing some of our favourite episodes from Season 2. This week: Historical My...
50th episode
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah celebrate their 50th recorded episode by reflecting on what they've learned, their favourite episodes so far, and a few future episode...
Representation in Mystery with Elle Wren Burke
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah speak with author Elle Wren Burke to discuss representation in mysteries and sleuths with disabilities (and why we need more of them!)...
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many mystery fans, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys are their first introduction to the genre. In this week's episode, Sarah and Brook discuss the en...
Adaptations (part 2) with Mark Grenside
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brook and Sarah are joined by film and television producer, author, and entrepreneur Mark Grenside to discuss some of the decisions that go...
Adaptations (part 1)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mystery is one of the most popular genres of screen adaptations, with Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle providing the source material for many of...
Villains We Love
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bad guys or misunderstood? In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss all things villainous, including anti-heroes and what makes a good villain....
More Spies
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brook and Sarah revisit spy fiction and discuss spy characters other than those created by Ian Flemming and John le Carré.Discussed in ord...
What Would You Do: Luckiest Girl Alive
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is another What Would You Do episode. This time, Brook and Sarah discuss Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. It’s crime fiction, but is ...
True Crime (part 2) with Eve Lazarus
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Eve Lazarus to share her experiences writing about true crime in Vancouver and British Columbia....
True Crime (part 1)
31 Jan 2023
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 ...
Celebrity Authors
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone famous for something else writes a mystery? In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries written by authors fam...
Mysteries on TV
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As with books, mystery is one of the most popular television genres. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some of their favorite TV shows.Shows...
Winter 2022 TBR Recap
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a short hiatus, Brook and Sarah are back for Season 3, starting with a recap of what they watched and read over the holiday break. TW: Reference...
Re-release: Modern Cozy Mysteries
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While we take a short break for the holidays, we are re-releasing some of our earlier episodes. This week is the our cozy mystery episode (origi...
[Re-release] Agatha Christie (part 2)
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we take a short break for the holidays, we are re-releasing some of our earlier episodes. This week is the second of our Agatha Christie episode...
[Re-release] Agatha Christie (Part 1)
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we take a short break for the holidays, we are re-releasing some of our earlier episodes. Up first is our very first episode: Agatha Christie. ...
Winter 2022 TBR Lists
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Sarah and Brook share what they’ll be reading and watching while Clued in Mystery takes a short break for the holidays. Clued ...
Short Stories
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reading in bite sizes is a great way to test out a new genre or author. This week, Sarah and Brook share some of their favorite short stories. Works a...
What Would You Do: Then She Was Gone
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another What Would You Do episode! This week, Brook and Sarah discuss Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell and share their thoug...
Celebrity Sleuths
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine a famous singer solving crimes? Or a former president and vice president? Brook and Sarah discuss this fun sub-genre of mystery...
Mystery Lover's Gift Guide (with Mystery Manon)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a little different: If you are doing some holiday shopping, we have a treat for you. Manon Wogahn (also known as Mystery Manon...
Unreliable Narrators
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 twist...
Continuing the Story (part 2 with Ann Claire)
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah continue their conversation about continuing the story. In this episode, they speak with Ann Claire about drawing inspiration from ano...
Continuing the Story
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss the different ways an author's world is continued after they stop creating it. We discuss Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sue Grafton D...
Locked Room Mysteries (part 2 with Jane Kalmes)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Kalmes, The Fiction Technician, joins Brook and Sarah to break down locked room mysteries and their solutions. Please note: This episode contain...
Locked Room/Closed Circle Mysteries (part 1)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A group of friends on a holiday retreat. A crime nobody could have committed. Sarah and Brook discuss closed circle and locked room mysteries and the ...
Authors as Sleuths
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever read a mystery where the sleuth is an author? Sarah and Brook discuss mysteries with writers as the central characters. Authors, Books, ...
Mysteries Without Murder
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you turn to when you're looking for a mystery without murder? In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some less violent, but very sati...
Historical Mystery (part 2 with Sara Rosett)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, USA Today best selling author Sara Rosett joins Brook and Sarah to discuss historical mystery. Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling aut...
Historical Mystery (part 1)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether set in ancient Egypt or the 1920s, readers are sure to find a historical mystery set in a period they love. In this episode, Brook and Sarah d...
What Would You Do: The Woman in Cabin 10
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Summer Reading Recap
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Summer TBR
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
YA Mystery
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Summer camp. Boarding school. A high school classroom. Classic settings for YA mystery. Brook and Sarah discuss the appeal of these mysteries, even th...
Cozy Mystery
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National best-selling cozy mystery author Melissa Bourbon joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a mystery cozy and current trends in cozies. &nb...
Political Thrillers
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss international secrets, scandals, corruption, and other hallmarks of high stakes political thrillers. Authors, bo...
Domestic Thrillers
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Spy Fiction
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Espionage, intrigue, and excitement. Brook and Sarah explore spy fiction and its broad appeal to audiences. Our interview with Kings River Magazine.&n...
Noir and Hardboiled Mysteries (part 2)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah continue to learn about noir and hardboiled detective fiction with special guest Frances from the Chronicles of Crime online bookshop....
Noir and Hardboiled Mysteries (part 1)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dames, darkness, and detectives. Special guest Frances joins Brook and Sarah to explain the origins and differences of hardboiled and noir fiction. Pa...
Agatha Christie's Disappearance
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss the many theories surrounding Agatha Christie's eleven-day disappearance in December 1926. Was she seeking publicity, solving ...
Wilkie Collins
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wilkie Collins is credited with writing the first English detective novel. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss his remarkable life and his works....
Anna Katharine Green
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Anna Katharine Green, whose writing inspired Agatha Christie. Green’s 1878 novel, The Leavenworth Case, is ...
Edgar Allan Poe
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Sarah discuss Edgar Allan Poe, the grandfather of American detective novels and his enduring legacy. Poe's works referenced (in order of m...