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) Joanne Drayton“The Secret Life of Ngaio […]
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A sample of bonus content that Brook and Sarah will share with members of the Clued in Cartel. This is a few extra minutes of conversation about Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. Discussed Perfect Little Children (2020) Sophie Hannah For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Transcript Sarah Hi, […]
Brook and Sarah take a deep dive into Sophie Hannah’s Perfect Little Children. What would you do if you saw an old friend after twelve years and her children hadn’t aged? Discussed Perfect Little Children (2020) Sophie Hannah For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane […]
Agatha Christie’s work has long been a source of screen adaptations. In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some recent adaptations, and some they should check out with guest Teresa Peschel from Peschel Press. Teresa, along with her husband Bill, watched and reviewed 201 Agatha Christie adaptations for Agatha […]
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 Must Advertise (1979) BBC Radio Adaptation by Alistair […]
Brook and Sarah are joined by author Tom Mead to continue their discussion about magic and mysteries. Discussed Death and the Conjuror (2022) Tom Mead The Murder Wheel (2023) Tom Mead The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 20 21 (2021) Lee Child (editor) Knives Out (2019) Netflix Death in […]
Mysteries set in magical worlds or with mystical elements are popular and in today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss why. Discussed The Prestige (1995) Christopher Priest The Rivers of London (2011) Ben Aaronovitch “The Eyes Have It” (1964) Randall Garrett The Life of Crime (2022) Martin Edwards The Magician’s Secret […]
In a continuation of our occasional series exploring Agatha Christie’s sleuths, Brook and Sarah discuss Harley Quin. Discussed Mysterious Mr. Quin (1930) Agatha Christie “The Coming of Mr. Quin” (1923) Agatha Christie The Passing of Mr. Quin (1928) Agatha Christie Three Act Tragedy (1934) Agatha Christie “The Harlequin Tea Set” […]
We love reading about ordinary people who solve fictional mysteries. What about ordinary people who solve real mysteries? In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss real life sleuths. Discussed Abraham Shakespeare case I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2018) Michelle McNamara I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (2020) HBO Scamanda […]
As a follow up to earlier conversations about mysteries on screen, Brook and Sarah discuss what they’re watching and what they’re looking forward to. Discussed The Lincoln Lawyer (2022-present) Netflix The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) Michael Connelly The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) Lionsgate Bones (2005-2017) Fox Television Sister Boniface (2022-present) BBC Father […]
Brook and Sarah are joined by Patricia Meredith to learn more about detective fiction pioneer Anna Katharine Green. Mentioned A Deed of Dreadful Note (2023) Patricia Meredith The Leavenworth Case (1878) Anna Katharine Green The Clocks (1963) Agatha Christie The Mysterious Key and What it Opened (1867) Louisa May Alcott […]
Have you ever not finished reading a mystery? Brook and Sarah discuss the reasons why they have put a book down before finishing it and share ideas on what to do when a book just isn’t right for you (right now). Discussed “Guilt Complex: Why Leaving a Book Half-Read Is […]
Brook and Sarah return from a summer break with an update on their summer reading. Discussed In a Dark, Dark Wood (2018) Ruth Ware A is for Alibi (1982) Sue Grafton B is for Burglar (1985) Sue Grafton Murder in Mesopotamia (1936) Agatha Christie Cat Among the Pigeons (1959) Agatha […]
This is a re-release of an episode originally published July 5, 2022. Summer camp. Boarding school. A high school classroom. Classic settings for YA mystery. Brook and Sarah discuss the appeal of these mysteries, even though they are written for younger audiences. Discussed Anne of Green Gables (L.M. Montgomery) Little […]
This is a re-release of an episode that was originally published in September 2022. New episodes will return after a short summer break. What do you turn to when you’re looking for a mystery without murder? In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss some less violent, but very satisfying, […]