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 different co-authored mysteries and provide an update on their own. Discussed and Mentioned The Fate of Fenella: by Twenty-four Authors (1892) The Floating Admiral (1931) Members of […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
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Priest. Author. Creator of mystery’s “ten commandments”. Original member of the Detection Club. Ronald Knox was an early influence on the mystery genre, yet his writing is not widely known. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss their theories on why as they explore the life and work of this […]
While we’re told not to judge a book by its cover, sometimes we can’t help it. In today’s episode, we discuss how a book’s cover signals what we should expect between the pages. Discussed Sue Minix Lynn Cahoon Leanne Dobbs Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman Agatha Christie For more […]
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 they recommend someone start exploring. Discussed The Red House Mystery (1922) A.A. Milne The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (2009) Alan Bradley Jack […]