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 […]
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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 […]
The film adaptation of Thursday Murder Club is hitting Netflix in a few days. In today’s bonus episode, Brook and Sarah share their thoughts based on the trailer. Subscribe to the Clued in Chronicle (bi-weekly newsletter) to listen to our post-watch recap in September, or join the Clued in Cartel […]
This episode was originally released on March 5, 2024. 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 and mentioned Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers (2024) Hallmark Murder at the Breakers (2014) Alyssa […]
This episode was originally released on November 14, 2023. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Ngaio Marsh, one of four Golden Age Queens of Crime, playwright, and artist. Discussed Laura Lippman Tess Monaghan series (1997-2015)Force of Nature (2018) Jane HarperA Man Lay Dead (1934) Ngaio MarshNgaio Marsh: Her Life in Crime (2008) […]
Award winning author Megan Abbott joins Brook and Sarah to discuss noir and hard-boiled mystery fiction, sibling relationships, and why mystery is important, as well as her recent release El Dorado Drive. Audio note: Megan lives in an urban neighborhood and listeners will hear the occasional train rumbling by. Discussed […]
This episode was originally released February 27, 2024. Eric Rutin from 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 […]
It’s summer reading season! In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what they’re planning to watch and read over the break. Discussed and mentioned The Poisonous Solicitor: The True Story of a Nineteen Twenty’s Murder Mystery (2022) Stephen Bates The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder (2024) C.L. Miller Listen for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]