Many mystery fans love to craft, or so it seems based on the number of titles in this popular sub-genre. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes a craft and hobby mystery. Discussed and mentioned Picking Up the Pieces (2024) J. B. Abbott Button Holed (2011) Kylie Logan Crossword […]
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In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss reverse mysteries, or “how catch ’ems,” where the audience knows who the culprit is from the beginning. Discussed and mentioned Columbo (1971–2003) Television series Malice Aforethought (1931) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkeley Cox) The 12:30 from Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts Mr. Pottermack’s Oversight (1930) R. Austin Freeman […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Mary Roberts Rinehart’s lasting impact on mystery fiction, even if readers aren’t directly familiar with her work. Discussed and mentioned The Circular Staircase (1908) Mary Roberts Rinehart The Bat (1920) Mary Roberts Rinehart with Avery Hopwood The Window at the White Cat (1910) […]
In honour of nearly four years’ worth of episodes, Brook and Sarah discuss the bonuses that subscribers to the free Clued in Chronicle can look forward to and share plans for the podcast future. Note: all bonuses that were previously available as part of the Clued in Cartel paid membership […]
Brook and Sarah are joined by Mikhl Yashinsky, who translated 15 short stories written by Jonas Kreppel in the early twentieth century. Featuring Max Spitzkopf–billed as “The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes”–the stories were incredibly popular with the Jewish community in Vienna, and thanks to Yashinsky, are now available for English readers […]
In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that draw on characters and authors we know from literature. Discussed and mentioned The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens (2020) Alan Nolan The Brontë Sisters Mysteries (2019–present) Bella Ellis Jane Eyre Mysteries by Joanna Campbell Slan The Tale of Hilltop Farm (2004) Susan Wittig Albert(Book […]
Brook and Sarah discuss their thoughts on the first episode of the Netflix adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery (1929). Subscribe to their free newsletter to hear their thoughts on the rest of the series. This episode goes into detail about the book and the series, so be […]
Sara Rosett, Trixie Silvertale, and Tom Mead return to play more mystery fun and games. Based on Author, Author, a mystery game show created by Ellery Queen in 1939, our guests come up with solutions to a mystery scene. This time, the scene opens in a manor house with a […]
Brook and Sarah discuss the mysteries they read and enjoyed during the 2025 winter break. Discussed and mentioned Brook’s picks Screamish (2025) Eryn Scott Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha Christie The Perfect Murder (2025) Amanda McKinney The Shakespeare Fraud (2016) Ted Story Sarah’s picks The Mistletoe Mystery (2024) Nita Prose The Antique Hunters Death on […]
Brook and Sarah reflect on the mysteries they enjoyed in 2025 and what they’re looking forward to in 2026. Discussed and mentioned How to Solve Your Own Murder (2024) Kristen Perrin Dead Money (2025) Jakob Kerr The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (2009) Alan Bradley The Secret Adversary […]
This episode was originally released on June 11, 2024. Brook and Sarah explore the life and writing of Golden Age author Anthony Berkeley, founder of the Detection Club and author of several novels under different pen names. Discussed and mentioned The Layton Court Mystery (1925) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by […]
Brook and Sarah sat down to share their thoughts after watching Wake Up Dead Man, the third movie in the Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise. Discussed and mentioned Wake Up Dead Man (2025 film) Glass Onion (2022 film) Knives Out (2019 film) For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs […]
The year is drawing to a close, and Brook and Sarah are about to take a short break. Before they do, they share what they are planning to read during the 2025 festive season. Discussed and mentioned Brook’s picks Screamish (2025) Eryn Scott The Perfect Murder (2025) Amanda McKinney The […]
The winter holidays are a popular setting for mysteries as when families and friends gather, the tension often rises. Discussed and mentioned Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret (2024) Ben Stevenson Christmas Catastrophe Mysteries (series from 2023) Trixie Silvertale “The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding” (1960) Agatha Christie The Adventure of […]
In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the life and works of Golden Age author Josephine Tey. Discussed and mentioned The Man in the Queue (1929) Josephine Tey (as Gordon Daviot) The Daughter of Time (1951) Josephine Tey Josephine Tey: A Life (2021) Jennifer Morag Henderson The Murder of Roger […]