This episode was originally released October 24, 2023. 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 of Doctor Tarr and Professor Feather” (1845) Edgar Allan Poe Murder Must Advertise (1933) Dorothy L. Sayers Murder […]
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Brook and Sarah take a break from their summer break to discuss Prime series Young Sherlock in this bonus episode. Want to be the first to hear when a bonus drops? Sign up for our free newsletter, the Clued in Chronicle. Chronicle subscribers received this episode early. Discussed and mentioned […]
Before a short break, Brook and Sarah discuss their plans for mystery-filled summers. Discussed and mentioned Brook’s List Marlow Murder Club (2021) Robert Thorogood The 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts The Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert Galbraith Disclaimer(2015) Renée Knight Sarah’s List One By One (2020) Ruth Ware His […]
The Clued in Mystery interpretation of Author, Author is back, with all new panelists. Brook and Sarah are joined by Reagan Davis, Colleen Cambridge, and Manon Woghan (Mystery Manon) for mystery fun and games. Discussed and mentioned Author, Author featuring Ellery Queen Colleen Cambridge Reagan Davis Manon Woghan Related episodes […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of early mystery writers and discuss author Freeman Wills Crofts. Discussed and mentioned The Cask (1920) Freeman Wills Crofts Inspector French’s First Case (1924) Freeman Wills Crofts Sudden Death (1932) Freeman Wills Crofts Golden Age of Murder (2015) Martin Edwards The […]
Someone is acting out details from a successful mystery author’s plots in real life. Who? Why? Brook and Sarah discuss how they would handle a similar situation to Emilia Ward in Claire Douglas’ 2023 release The Woman Who Lied. Spoiler warning: In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the book […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss modern great and award winning author Lynda La Plante. Discussed and mentioned Widows (TV series 1983 and 1985) ITVPrime Suspect (TV series 1991 to 2006) ITVAbove Suspicion (2004) Lynda La PlanteThe Red Dahlia (2006) Lynda La PlanteListening to the Dead (podcast 2020 to 2026)The Circular Staircase (1908) Mary Roberts […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that include paranormal elements with author Naomi Kuttner, author of the paranormal mystery series The Retired Assassin’s Guide. Discussed and mentioned Thursday Murder Club (2021) Richard Osman The Retired Assassin’s Guide to Country Gardening (2025) Naomi Kuttner The Retired Assassin’s Guide to […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that include paranormal elements: ghosts, spirits, and other unexplainable phenomena. Discussed and mentioned The Last Seance (1926) Agatha Christie Kincaid Strange series by Kristi Charish Mitzi Moon series by Trixie Silvertale Pebble Cove series by Eryn Scott Halloween Party (1969) Agatha Christie […]
Brook and Sarah are joined by Ande Pliego to discuss suspense, Christie, and tropes. Discussed and mentioned You Are Fatally Invited (2025) Ande Pliego The Library After Dark (2026) Ande Pliego And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie Spells for Forgetting (2022) Adrienne Young For more about Ande Pliego […]
Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is one of the most read books of all time. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss why it continues to be a favourite and the tropes that it features. Discussed and mentioned And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie One by One (2020) […]
Hercule Poirot is Agatha Christie’s most famous sleuth, and the last one in Brook and Sarah’s series exploring her characters. In this episode they discuss his origins and why he continues to be popular. Discussed and mentioned The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case (1975) Agatha Christie […]
Brook and Sarah discuss why reading, and reading mysteries in particular, is good for you. Discussed and mentioned Sam Goldstein, “Why We Love a Good Mystery” (14 March 2025) Psychology Today Everybody Loves Raymond (American TV Sitcom 1996-2005) Related Episodes Mysteries Without Murder (released September 27, 2022) Craft and Hobby […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss how a mystery is typically structured and what happens when a mystery takes a different approach. Discussed and mentioned His & Hers (2025) Netflix-based on the book (2020) by Alice Feeney Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996) CBS Related episodes Reverse Mysteries (released February 24, 2026) For […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the difference between mysteries on screen resolved in a single episode and ones that take multiple episodes to resolve. Discussed and mentioned The Woman in Suite 11 (2025) Ruth Ware Telecrime (1938-39 and 1946) BBC Agatha Christie’s Marple (2004-2013) ITV Agatha Christie’s Poirot […]