In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the life and works of Golden Age author Josephine Tey. Discussed and mentioned The Man in the Queue (1929) Josephine Tey (as Gordon Daviot) The Daughter of Time (1951) Josephine Tey Josephine Tey: A Life (2021) Jennifer Morag Henderson The Murder of Roger […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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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 favourite? Discussed and mentioned Mystery Manon: https://www.manonwogahn.com/ Manon’s gift guides: https://www.manonwogahn.com/gift-guides Related episodes 2022 Gift Guide 2023 Gift Guide 2024 Gift Guide For […]
Siblings create an excellent opportunity to create tension in mysteries. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the twists and turns that can accompany family bonds. Discussed and mentioned “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1839) Edgar Allan Poe We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962) Shirley Jackson […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Miss Lemon and Colonel Race, two of Agatha Christie’s supporting characters. Discussed and mentioned Death on the Nile (1937) Agatha Christie Cards on the Table (1936) Agatha Christie The Man in the Brown Suit (1924) Agatha Christie Death on the Nile (1978 film) […]
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, Brook and Sarah discuss his impact on the mystery genre. Discussed and mentioned Down Cemetery Road (2003) Mick Herron Slow Horses (2010) Mick Herron […]
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 thriller. This time, they take on Lo Blacklock in Ruth Ware’s 2025 release The Woman in Suite 11. Discussed and mentioned The Woman in […]
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 through 5. The remaining episodes are available subscribers of the free Clued in Chronicle. (Sign up here: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/) Discussed and mentioned The Daughter of Time (1951) […]
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. Discussed and mentioned The Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth Ware The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025 film) Netflix The Woman in Suite 11 (2025) […]
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 on Author, Author, a mystery game show created by Ellery Queen in 1939, our guests come up with solutions to a mystery scene… a Clued […]
Technology can be thrilling element in contemporary mysteries. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes a Techno Thriller and how technology can drive a story. Discussed and mentioned The Lost World (1912) Arthur Conan Doyle Jurassic Park (1990) Michael Crichton The Lost World (1995) Michael Crichton Prey (2002) […]
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. Discussed and mentioned Remember, Remember (2017) Anna Elliott and Charles Veley The Sign of Four (1890) Arthur Conan Doyle A Study in Scarlet (1887) Arthur Conan […]
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 discuss the different ways that authors have paid homage to this sleuth. Production note: We ran into technology issues and Brook’s sound isn’t as crisp as […]
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. Production note: We ran into technology issues and Brook’s sound isn’t as crisp as usual. Discussed and mentioned Magpie Murders (2016) Anthony Horowitz The Plot (2021) Jean […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries involving art theft and forgeries and learn about MacGuffins. Discussed and mentioned Iain Pears – Jonathan Argyll series Arsène Lupin (created by Maurice Leblanc) and A.J. Raffles (created by E. W. Hornung) – gentlemen thieves Daniel Silva – Gabriel Allon series The […]
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 things off by discussing what they read during the summer break. Discussed and mentioned The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder (2024) C.L. Miller […]