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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
As much as we love coming up with the solution before the sleuth in fictional mysteries, there is something about unsolved mysteries that is fascinating. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss four well-known unsolved mysteries and their enduring appeal. A quick note: two of the mysteries we discuss in […]
This week, Brook and Sarah discuss Agatha Christie’s character Parker Pyne. Is he a detective? Are his methods reasonable if they bring happiness? Pyne appeared in 14 short stories in the 1930s, though many of the stories had different names when they appeared in US and the UK publications. Discussed […]
Private investigators have long been favorites of mystery authors and readers, and they feature in both gritty and cozy tales. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the different types of PIs that readers might encounter and what they like about this sub-genre. Discussed Alfred Hitchcock’s Three Investigators series, (1964-1987) […]
Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of G.K. Chesterton this week. They discuss his mysteries featuring Father Brown and the legacies of this ecclesiastical sleuth. Discussed The Man Who Was Thursday (1908) G.K. Chesterton Father Brown Mysteries (2013-present) BBC Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022-present) BBC Father Dowling Mysteries (1987-1991) NBC, ABC […]
This week, in the first of two episodes about G.K. Chesterton, Brook and Sarah look at his life and find out why he was such a fascinating man and the influence he had on literature and life in the early 20th century. Discussed Orthodoxy (1908) G.K. Chesterton Chesterton’s work on […]
To kick off Season 4, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries with international sleuths and settings. The discussion includes mysteries from South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. We’d love to hear your recommendations. Send us an email at hello@cluedinmystery.com or drop us a message on social media @cluedinmystery. Correction: In this […]
This is a re-release of an episode originally published September 6, 2022. In the first of an occasional series, “What Would You Do,” Brook and Sarah consider what they would do if they were in the same situation as the main character of a novel. This time, they discuss Ruth […]
This week, USA Today best selling author Sara Rosett joins Brook and Sarah to discuss historical mystery. This is a re-release of an episode originally released September 20, 2022. About Sara Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling author of over 30 cozy and historical mysteries as well as books […]
Whether set in ancient Egypt or the 1920s, readers are sure to find a historical mystery set in a period they love. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the origins of historical mysteries and share some of their favourites. This is a re-release of an episode originally released September […]
Brook and Sarah celebrate their 50th recorded episode by reflecting on what they’ve learned, their favourite episodes so far, and a few future episode ideas. Discussed in order Agatha Christie (February 22, 2022) Arthur Conan Doyle (March 22, 2022) Dorothy L. Sayers (April 12, 2022) Anna Katharine Green (May 3, […]