Clued in Mystery Podcast
The Clued in Mystery podcast explores mystery and the different ways we enjoy the genre through books, TV, film, and podcasts. Your hosts, authors Brook Peterson and Sarah M Stephen, love reading, watching, listening to, and talking about mysteries. Join us as we celebrate good mysteries everywhere.
Episodes
Brook and Sarah discuss adapting Agatha Christie and other classic mystery tales for younger audiences with Marci Kay Monson, author of the Mini Mystery series.
Discussed and mentioned
And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie
The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie
The Mystery of the Blue Train (1929) Agatha Christie
The Secret of the Blue Clock (1930) Carolyn Keene
About Marci
Marci Kay Monson is the author of the M...
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 Mysteries (2019-2021) Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Garage Sale Mystery (2013-2019) Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2...
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
Dial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock — Film adaptation of Frede...
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) Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart's papers at University of Pittsburgh
Correspondence with Ellery Queen
Re...
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 are now available for free to Clued in Chronicle newsletter subscribers.
Discussed and mentioned
Clued in Watch Alongs:
- Murder at th...
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 to enjoy.
Discussed and mentioned
Adventures of Max Spitzkopf (2025) Jonas Kreppel (transl...
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 1 of The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter)
Death Comes to Pemberley (2011) P.D. James
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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 prepared for spoilers if you have not read or watched either.
Discussed and mentioned
The Seven Dials Mystery (1929) Agatha Christie
The Secret at ...
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 body in a locked dining room. Listen to find out how our guests solve this season's Clued in Conundrum.
Discussed and mentioned
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 the Red Sea (2025) CL Miller
Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of M...
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 (1922) Agatha Christie
The Black Echo (1992) Michael Connelly
Department Q (2025) Netflix
Black Rabbit (2025) Netflix
Mysterious Case of the Missing Crim...
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 “?”)
The Winteringham Mystery (1927) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by A. Monmouth Platts)
Th...
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)
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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 Shakespeare Fraud (2016) Ted Story
Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha Christie
The Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert Galbraith
Sarah's picks
The Antique ...
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 the Christmas Pudding and a Selection of Entrées (1960) Agatha Christie
Hercu...
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 Ackroyd (1926) Agatha Christie
A Shilling for Candles (1936) Josephine Tey
Young and Innocent (1937) directed by Alfred Hitchcock (film adaptatio...
As we head into the holiday season, Brook and Sarah are thrilled to have Mystery Manon share her 2025 Mystery Lovers Gift Guide. Which item is your favourite?
Discussed and mentioned
Mystery Manon: https://www.manonwogahn.com/
Manon's gift guides: https://www.manonwogahn.com/gift-guides
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Siblings create an excellent opportunity to create tension in mysteries. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the twists and turns that can accompany family bonds.
Discussed and mentioned
"The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) Edgar Allan Poe
We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962) Shirley Jackson
El Dorado Drive (2025) Megan Abbott
Julie Chan is Dead (2025) Liann Zhang
The Prestige (2006 film)
Clouds of Witness (1926) Dorothy L. S...
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Miss Lemon and Colonel Race, two of Agatha Christie's supporting characters.
Discussed and mentioned
Death on the Nile (1937) Agatha Christie
Cards on the Table (1936) Agatha Christie
The Man in the Brown Suit (1924) Agatha Christie
Death on the Nile (1978 film)
The Man in the Brown Suit (1989 adaptation)
Death on the Nile (2022 film)
Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha Christie
Agatha Chr...
If you've watched Slow Horses on Apple+ TV, you have enjoyed Mick Herron's story telling. He is the 2025 Diamond Dagger recipient, and in this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss his impact on the mystery genre.
Discussed and mentioned
Down Cemetery Road (2003) Mick Herron
Slow Horses (2010) Mick Herron
Dead Lions (2013) Mick Herron
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