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 Jason Rekulak's 2024 release The Last One at the Wedding. Note: This episode gets into detail about the book and its plot. Please read the book first if you want to avoid spoilers. Discussed and mentioned The Last One at the Wedding (2024) Jason Rekulak For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To...
Jul 01, 2025•27 min•Season 10Ep. 11
Brook and Sarah discuss modern great CJ Sansom, author of the Shardlake historical mystery series. Discussed and mentioned Dissolution (2003) CJ Sansom Winter in Madrid (2006) CJ Sansom Dominion (2012) CJ Sansom Sovereign (2006) CJ Sansom "A life in books: CJ Sansom" (November 15, 2010) Sarah Crown in The Guardian "CJ Sansom, author of the Shardlake novels, dies aged 71" (April 29, 2024) Lucy Knight in The Guardian "My nightmare of a Nazi Britain" (October 19, 2012) CJ Sansom in The Guardian "To...
Jun 24, 2025•21 min•Season 10Ep. 10
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 discuss poisons and the different reasons authors choose to use this popular method. Discussed and mentioned The Poisoned Chocolates Case (1929) Anthony Berkeley Strong Poison (1930) Dorothy L. Sayers The Lost Apothecary (2021) Sarah Penner Knives Out (2019) Rian Johnson Glass Onion (2022) Rian Johnson A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons (20...
Jun 17, 2025•18 min•Season 10Ep. 9
Brook and Sarah continue discussing Agatha Christie's recurring sleuths and characters. In this episode, they look into Inspector Japp. Discussed and mentioned The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Lord Edgeware Dies (1933) Agatha Christie Death in the Clouds (1935) Agatha Christie One Two Buckle My Shoe (1940) Agatha Christie Death on the Nile (1937) Agatha Christie Evil Under the Sun (1941) Agatha Christie Taken at the Flood (1948) Agatha Christie “The Disappearance of Mr. Dav...
Jun 10, 2025•17 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Mystery and thriller author Catherine McKenzie/Catherine Mack, author of recent What Would You Do episode feature Please Join Us (2022) and the popular Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies (2024) and its sequel No One Was Supposed to Die At This Wedding (2025) joins Brook and Sarah in today's episode to discuss writing thrillers, mysteries, and what makes a great story. Discussed and mentioned Please Join Us (2022) Catherine McKenzie Every Time I Go on Vacation Someone Dies (2024) Catherine...
Jun 03, 2025•26 min•Season 10Ep. 7
It's wedding season! And what better way to celebrate love than with a mystery. Discussed and mentioned In a Dark, Dark Wood (2015) Ruth Ware “A Deadly Wedding Day” in The Miss Marple Collection : New Tales of Jane Marple (2022) Dreda Say Mitchell The Plus One (2024) S.C. Lalli The Last Suppers (1995) Diane Mott Davidson Engaged in Death (2016) Stephanie Blackmoore The Guest List (2020) Lucy Foley The Unwedding (2024) Ally Condie Wedding Cake Murder (2016) Joanne Fluke Something in the Water (20...
May 27, 2025•19 min•Season 10Ep. 6
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah take a virtual tour of mystery-themed bookshops. Discussed and mentioned Mysterious Bookshop: https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/ Chronicles of Crime: https://chronicles-of-crime-your-mystery-bookshop.square.site/ Dead Write Books: https://www.deadwrite.com/dw.html Mystery Loves Company: https://www.mysterylovescompany.com/browse/book Whodunit Books: https://whodunitbooks.ca/ Poisoned Pen Bookstore: https://store.poisonedpen.com Sleuth of Baker Street: https:/...
May 20, 2025•15 min•Season 10Ep. 5
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the lasting legacy of Ellery Queen and the co-writing cousins behind the name. Discussed and mentioned The Roman Hat Mystery (1929) Ellery Queen Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (1941-present) Ellery Queen's Minute Mysteries ( listen on YouTube ) Ellery Queen's Mysteries Radio Show ( listen on YouTube ) For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sig...
May 13, 2025•20 min•Season 10Ep. 4
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. Discussed and mentioned Dead Money (2025) Jakob Kerr Michael Clayton (2007 film) Shudder Island (2003) Dennis Lehane Sharp Objects (2006) Gillian Flynn About Jakob Kerr https://www.jakobkerr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakob_kerr/ For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere b...
May 06, 2025•22 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Fraud, money laundering, and Ponzi schemes can make for fascinating mysteries. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss white collar crime in fiction and in real life. Discussed and mentioned White Collar Crime (1949) Edwin H. Sutherland Catch Me If You Can (1980) Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding Catch Me If You Can (2002 film) Owning Mahowney (2003 film) Panama Papers - The Laundromat (2019 film) A Death in Cryptoland (podcast about Gerald Cotten and Quadriga) American Greed (television seri...
Apr 29, 2025•23 min•Season 10Ep. 2
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 mentioned Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache series The Girl on the Train (2015) Paula Hawkins Richard Osman, author of The Thursday Murder Club and We Solve Murders series For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: ...
Apr 22, 2025•20 min•Season 10Ep. 1
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 genre as a member of the Detection Club. Resources Women of Mystery: The Lives and Works of Notable Women Crime Novelists. (2000). Martha Hailey DuBose, St. Martins Press Whose Body. (1923) Dorothy L. Sayers Unnatural Death . (1927) Dorothy L. Sayers The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (BBC Radio drama from 1975) “Five Red Herrings” The Geogra...
Apr 15, 2025•28 min
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’s sleuths, Brook and Sarah discuss Harley Quin. Discussed Mysterious Mr. Quin (1930) Agatha Christie “The Coming of Mr. Quin” (1923) Agatha Christie The Passing of Mr. Quin (1928) Agatha Christie Three Act Tragedy (1934) Agatha Christie “The Harlequin Tea Set” (1971) Agatha Christie Fight Club (1996) Chuck Palahniuk For more information Instagram: @...
Apr 08, 2025•19 min
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 discussion about magic and mysteries. Discussed and mentioned Death and the Conjuror (2022) Tom Mead The Murder Wheel (2023) Tom Mead The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 20 21 (2021) Lee Child (editor) Knives Out (2019) Netflix Death in Paradise (2011-2023) BBC Jonathan Creek (1997-2016) BBC Gigi Pandian Secret Staircase Mysteries Death from a Top Hat ...
Apr 01, 2025•24 min
In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by author and lecturer Kate Winkler Dawson to discuss true crime. Discussed and mentioned American Sherlock (2020) Kate Winkler Dawson Death in the Air (2018) Kate Winkler Dawson All That is Wicked (2022) Kate Winkler Dawson The Sinners All Bow (2025) Kate Winkler Dawson The Scarlet Letter (1850) Nathaniel Hawthorne The Ghost Club (2023) Kate Winkler Dawson About Kate Winkler Dawson Website: https://www.katewinklerdawson.com/ Instagram: https://...
Mar 25, 2025•31 min•Season 9Ep. 12
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 for this three-part series where we discuss the books. Discussed and mentioned The Black Echo (1992) Michael Connelly The Poet (1996) Michael Connelly The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) Michael Connelly Bloodwork (1998) Michael Connelly For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers...
Mar 21, 2025•6 min
The Anthony Awards. The Edgars. Grand Master awards. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss different mystery awards and whether readers pay attention to them. Discussed and mentioned Agatha Awards (presented at Malice Domestic) Anthony Awards (presented at Bouchercon) Lefty Awards (presented at Left Coast Crime) Silver Falchion Awards (presented at Killer Nashville) McCavity Awards (presented by Mystery Readers International) Barry Awards (presented by Deadly Pleasures) Crime Fiction Lover...
Mar 18, 2025•18 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Loyal companion and friend, Capitan Arthur Hastings helps Hercule Poirot in many of Agatha Christie's mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the crucial role Hastings plays for the reader and the detective. Discussed and mentioned The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Poirot Investigates (1924) Agatha Christie Black Coffee (1930) Agatha Christie play Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013) ITV Curtain (1975) Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express (1934) Death ...
Mar 12, 2025•17 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Agatha Christie, Julia Child, and Abraham Lincoln feature in Colleen Cambridge's mysteries. In this week's episode, she joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what writing mysteries that include real people. Discussed and mentioned An American in Paris Mysteries (series featuring Julia Child) Colleen Cambridge Phyllida Bright Mysteries (series featuring Agatha Christie) Colleen Cambridge Lincoln's White House Mysteries (series featuring Abraham Lincoln) C.M. Gleason My Life in France (2006) Julia Chil...
Mar 04, 2025•25 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson, Roger Fairbairn. These are pen names of prolific Golden Age author John Dickson Carr, who earned his fame for writing puzzle mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss this author who is often considered to be the best in locked room mysteries. Discussed and mentioned It Walks By Night (1930) John Dickson Carr The Hungry Goblin: A Victorian Detective Novel (1972) John Dickson Carr - features Wilkie Collins as the sleuth The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes (1...
Feb 25, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 8
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 the latest installment of our What Would You Do series when Brook and Sarah discuss Please Join Us (2022) by Catherine McKenzie. Discussed and mentioned Please Join Us (2022) Catherine McKenzie For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign u...
Feb 18, 2025•27 min•Season 9Ep. 7
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 mystery should mix. Discussed and mentioned Truly Devious series, starting with Truly Devious (2018) Maureen Johnson The Inheritance Games series, starting with The Inheritance Games (2020) Jennifer Lynn Barnes The Alphabet series, starting with A is for Alibi (1982) Sue Grafton Temperance Brennan series, starting with Déjà Dead, (1997) Kathy Reichs ...
Feb 11, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 6
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 Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie The Decagon House Murders (1987 in Japanese; 2015 in Eng...
Feb 04, 2025•23 min•Season 9Ep. 5
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 Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman About Samantha Skal Website: https://www.samanthaskal.com/ Instagr...
Jan 28, 2025•33 min•Season 9Ep. 4
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 Robinson Standing in the Shadows (2023) Peter Robinson References "Peter Robinson reflects on writin...
Jan 21, 2025•18 min•Season 9Ep. 3
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 (2024) Ruth Ware First Lie Wins (2024) Ashley Elton Festivals, Funnel Cakes and Felonies (2024) Sally B...
Jan 14, 2025•18 min•Season 9Ep. 2
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 Charming Liars (2024) Karen M. McManus Strangers on a Train (1950) Patricia Highsmith Black Doves (2...
Jan 07, 2025•14 min•Season 9Ep. 1
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 Sherlock (2018) Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Anna Waterhouse Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman Kitc...
Dec 31, 2024•27 min
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 for Evidence (1988) Sue Grafton U is for Undertow (2009) Sue Grafton Y is for Yesterday (2017) Sue Gr...
Dec 24, 2024•23 min
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 Sister written (1684) Aphra Behn Dracula (1897) Bram Stoker Woman in White (1859) Wilkie Collins A Goo...
Dec 17, 2024•21 min
