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Magic and Mysteries (part 2)

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 […]

Magic and Mysteries (part 1)

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 […]

Agatha Christie’s Sleuths: Harley Quin

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” […]

Real life amateur sleuths

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 […]

More Mysteries on Screen

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 […]

Revisiting Anna Katharine Green with Patricia Meredith

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 […]

When a Mystery isn’t the Right Fit

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 […]

Summer 2023 Recap

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 […]

Re-release: YA Mysteries

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 […]

Re-release: Mysteries without murder

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, […]

Re-release: Celebrity Sleuths

This is a re-release of an episode originally published November 22, 2022. Can you imagine a famous singer solving crimes? Or a former president and vice president? Brook and Sarah discuss this fun sub-genre of mystery fiction featuring real celebrities. Listen to find out who they would write as their […]

Summer 2023 TBR

In our final episode before a summer break, Brook and Sarah discuss what they’re hoping to read. We’ll return with new episodes in a few weeks, and before then, we’ll pop into your feed with some of our favourites from past seasons. Discussed In a Dark, Dark Wood (2018) Ruth […]

Kemper Donovan and All About Agatha

In a special interview episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Kemper Donovan, host of All About Agatha, to discuss what he’s learned in over five years of deep diving into Agatha Christie’s work. Discussed A Mysterious Affair at Styles (1922) Agatha Christie The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Agatha […]

Christie’s Sleuths: Tommy and Tuppence

Brook and Sarah discuss another of Agatha Christie’s sleuths this week. In this episode, they look at duo Tommy and Tuppence. The pair appeared in five books: four novels and one short story collection. Find out why Brook and Sarah find them so interesting and what they learned about Christie’s […]

What Would You Do: The Last Thing He Told Me

In another “What Would You Do” episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me. Discussed The Last Thing He Told Me (2021) Laura Dave Feedspot 40 Best Mystery Book Podcasts (2023) For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – […]