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 Sleeping Murder (1976) Agatha Christie The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (1962) Agatha Christie At Be...
May 14, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 4
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 Brothers Mafia Mafia online edition Mystery House (1980) On-Line Systems The Traitors (2022-present) B...
May 07, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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 (1997-2023) Kathy Reichs Reluctant Coroner series ( 2018-2024) Paul Austin Ardoin Da Vinci's Inquest (1...
Apr 30, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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 Ratcliffe Highway Murders, 1811 (1971) PD James with Thomas A. Critchley For more information Instagram: @c...
Apr 23, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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 Ware The Silent Patient (2019) Alex Michaelides The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Agatha Christie The ...
Apr 16, 2024•23 min
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 (1926) Agatha Christie “The Bizarre Appeal of True Crime” Wisecrack YouTube Channel Mark Seltzer Devil...
Apr 09, 2024•23 min
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 annually, but we want membership to be accessible with choose-what-you-pay pricing. Your support helps ...
Apr 06, 2024•7 min
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 the deaths of real people, which can be more upsetting to hear about than fictional cases. We don’t ...
Apr 02, 2024•28 min
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 Carter Mr. Campion's Falcon (1970) Youngman Carter Sweet Danger (1933) Margery Allingham Tiger in the S...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 12
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) Margery Allingham Sweet Danger (1933) Margery Allingham Mystery Mile (1930) Margery Allingham Death ...
Mar 19, 2024•18 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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 Grafton Writing Mysteries (2002) Sue Grafton (ed.) Kinsey ...
Mar 12, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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) Hallmark Curious Caterer Mysteries (2022-2023) Hallmark Murder She Baked/Hannah Swensen Mysteries (201...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Eric Rutin from the podcast Hallmark Mysteries and More joins Brook and Sarah to share his expertise on favorite Hallmark mysteries adapted from books. First of a two-part conversation. Discussed The Gourmet Detective (1994) Peter King The Gourmet Detective (2015) Hallmark Mystery 101 (2019-2021) Hallmark Flower Shop Mysteries (2016) Hallmark Darrow and Daroow (2017-2019) Hallmark Murder She Baked/Hannah Swensen Mysteries (2015-2023) Hallmark Hannah Swensen mystery series (2001-2023) Joanna Fluk...
Feb 27, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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 sleuths. Discussed Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective (1963) Donald J. Sobol Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (1930-2003) Carolyn Keene Hardy Boys Mystery Stories (1927-2005) Franklin W. Dixon Agatha Christie Enid Blyton Trixie Belden Mysteries (1948-1986) Bobbsey Twins (1904-1979) Laura Lee Hope A to Z Mysteries (1997-2005) Ron Roy Harriet the Spy (1964) Lou...
Feb 20, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Brook and Sarah discuss the 2023 release The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding and what they would do in the main character's situation. Discussed The Drowning Woman (2023) Robyn Harding For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Join the Clued in Cartel: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-cartel/ Transcript...
Feb 13, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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 dangerous place. Discussed Rear Window (1954 film) Alfred Hitchock The House Across the Lake (2022) Riley Sager The Manor House (2023) Gilly Macmillan The Watcher (2022 series) Netflix Those People Next Door (2023) Kia Abdullah When No One is Watching (2020) Alyssa Cole Girls in the Garden (2015) Lisa Jewell And Then She Was Gone (2017) Lisa Jewell One Little Se...
Feb 06, 2024•20 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 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 Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2019) Holly Jackson The Christmas Appeal (2023...
Jan 30, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of Agatha Christie's sleuths. In this episode, they discuss Superintendent Battle, who appeared in five novels between 1925 and 1944. Discussed The Secret of Chimneys (1925) Agatha Christie The Seven Dials Mystery (1929) Agatha Christie Cards on the Table (1936) Agatha Christie Murder is Easy (1938) Agatha Christie Towards Zero (1944) Agatha Christie A Haunting in Venice (2023 film) Death on the Nile (2022 film) And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Ch...
Jan 23, 2024•17 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes a great winter mystery and a few of their favourites. Discussed And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie Murder On the Orient Express (1934) Agatha Christie The Sittaford Mystery (1931) Agatha Christie In a Dark, Dark Wood (2015) Ruth Ware One by One (2020) Ruth Ware The Hunting Party (2018) Luc...
Jan 16, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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. Discussed In Cold Blood (1966) Truman Capote To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) Harper Lee The Twyford Code (2022) Janice Hallett The Appeal (2021) Janice Hallett Brook’s list The Last Devil to Die (2023) Richard Osman Murder at the Vicarage (1930) Agatha Christie Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee (2019) Casey Cep The Christmas Appeal (2023) ...
Jan 09, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 in mysteries and sleuths with disabilities (and why we need more of them!). Discussed A Fang to Remember (2002) Elle Wren Burke Bones (2005-2017) Sherlock Holmes Jeffrey Deaver Truly Devious series (2018) Maureen Johnson Get a Life Chloe Brown (2019) Talia Hibbert Shadow and Bone (2021) Netflix List of mysteries with representation About Elle Wre...
Jan 02, 2024•29 min
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 today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some of their favorite TV shows. Shows mentioned in this episode: Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013) BBC Columbo (1968-1978; 1989-2003) NBC and ABC Murder She Wrote (1984-1996) USA Network Midsomer Murders (1997-2023) ITV Law & Order (1990-2023) NBC The X-Files (1993-2018) Fox Doctor Who (1963-2023) Tel...
Dec 26, 2023•27 min
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 Sarah discuss all things villainous, including anti-heroes and what makes a good villain. Discussed “The Final Problem” (1893) Arthur Conan Doyle The Valley of Fear (1914) Arthur Conan Doyle Moriarity (2014) Anthony Horowitz “The Ides of March (1898) E.W. Hornung “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” (1905) Maurice Leblanc Lupin (2021) Netflix Catch Me if You Can (202...
Dec 19, 2023•19 min
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-cap in early January. Until then, Clued in Mystery will re-release favorite episodes for listeners to catch up on. Discussed 4:50 to Paddington (1957) Agatha Christie In Cold Blood (1966) Truman Capote The Appeal The Twyford Code (2022) Janice Hallett The Appeal (2021) Janice Hallett Brook's list The Last Devil to Die (2023) Richard Osman Murder a...
Dec 12, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Many episodes ago, Brook and Sarah discussed cozy mysteries with Melissa Bourbon. ( Catch up on that conversation here .) But, there was no deep dive into the sub-genre. In today's episode, the oversight is corrected with a look at the popular category. To view images, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/cozy-mystery-part-2/ Discussed The Cat Who Could Read Backwards (1966) Lilian Jackson Braun Agatha Christie Rita Mae Brown Richard Osman Murder She Wrote (1984-1991) CBS Midsomer Murders (1997-2023...
Dec 05, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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 prefer mysteries that focus on character. The conversation does include spoilers for Glass Onion (2022). Discussed Lillian Jackson Braun Agatha Christie The Glass Onion (2022) Netflix For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our new...
Nov 28, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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 Poe's work. This is another example of what members of the Clued in Cartel can expect as bonus content. To join the waitlist, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-cartel/. Mentioned in this episode The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) Netflix The Haunting of Hill House (2018) Netflix The Haunting of Hill House (1959) Shirley Jackson "The Fall...
Nov 23, 2023•18 min
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 fan, you're sure to find something for your list. About Mystery Manon Website: https://www.manonwogahn.com/ Gift Guides: https://www.manonwogahn.com/gift-guides/ Instagram: @mysterymanon Tiktok: @mysterymanon For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery Contact us: [email protected] Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansoun...
Nov 21, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 13
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Ngaio Marsh, one of four Golden Age Queens of Crime, playwright, and artist. Sources Laura Lippman Tess Monaghan series (1997-2015) Force of Nature (2018) Jane Harper A Man Lay Dead (1934) Ngaio Marsh Ngaio Marsh: Her Life in Crime (2008) Joanne Drayton "The Secret Life of Ngaio Marsh" (April 3, 2019) Shedunnit Podcast "Ngaio Marsh Goes Home" (November 17, 2021) Shedunnit Podcast Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Agatha Christie Money in the Morgue (2018)...
Nov 14, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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 sharing some of those thoughts with members of the Clued in Cartel, our paid subscription coming soon. You can register for the waitlist on our website at https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-cartel/. This bonus content is a few extra minutes of conversation about Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. Discussed Perfect Little Children (2020) Sophi...
Nov 09, 2023•5 min
