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
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Jessica Brody to discuss her new fiction release How to Write a Murder and how she drew on her successful non-fiction books about writing to pen this novel.
Discussed and mentioned
How to Write a Murder (2026) Jessica Brody
The Guest List (2020) Lucy Foley
Death on the Nile (1937) Agatha Christie
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Mystery fans are familiar with quirky, unusual characters. They are often what makes a mystery or series memorable. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the appeal of these characters.
Discussed and mentioned
Flavia de Luce series by Alan Bradley
Murder at Gulls Nest (2025) Jess Kidd
Department Q (2025) Netflix series
Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series by SJ Bennett
Homemaker (2025) Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare
Retire...
What happens when you take a write known for another genre and add mystery? Brook and Sarah discuss authors who have successfully crossed genres into mystery.
Discussed and mentioned
The Red House Mystery (1922) A.A. Milne
The Lost World (1912) Arthur Conan Doyle
Blood on the Dining Room Floor: A Murder Mystery(1948) Gertrude Stein
Tales of the Black Widowers (1964) Isaac Asimov
Holly (2023) Stephen King
Mr. Mercedes (2014) Stephen King
Mi...
To kick off the next season of episodes, Brook and Sarah discuss what they enjoyed reading and watching over the summer break.
Discussed and mentioned
Brook's List
Marlow Murder Club (2021) Robert Thorogood
The 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts
The Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert Galbraith
Disclaimer (2015) Renée Knight
The Sheep Detectives (2026) Kyle Balda - director
Sarah's List
One By One (2020) Ruth Ware
His & Hers (2020) ...
This episode was originally released May 7, 2024.
Games have long been a way for armchair sleuths to prove their deductive skills. In today’s episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the origins of mystery games, the different types of games mystery fans play, and their enduring popularity.
Discussed
Clue Boardgame (1949) Hasbro
Clue: Harry Potter Edition (2008)
Clue: Brooklyn 99 Edition (2021)
Clue: Downton Abbey Edition (2019)
Ju...
This episode was originally released February 6, 2024
In this week’s episode, Brook and Sarah explore mysteries with bad neighbors who turn your home–the place you should feel safest–into a dangerous place.
Discussed
Rear Window (1954 film) Alfred Hitchock
The House Across the Lake (2022) Riley Sager
The Manor House (2023) Gilly Macmillan
The Watcher (2022 series) Netflix
Those People Next Door (2023) Kia Abdull...
Beau L'Amour joins Brook and Sarah to discuss his father's writing and finishing works he left unfinished when he died. Their latest collaboration is Skyring Water.
Discussed
Skyring Water (2026) Beau L'Amour and Louis L'Amour
No Traveller Returns
Yondering (1980) Louis L'Amour
About Beau L'Amour
About Louis L'Amour
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This episode was originally released October 24, 2023.
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 Beaton
Cat Among the Pigeons (1959) Agatha Christie
The F...
Brook and Sarah take a break from their summer break to discuss Prime series Young Sherlock in this bonus episode. Want to be the first to hear when a bonus drops? Sign up for our free newsletter, the Clued in Chronicle. Chronicle subscribers received this episode early.
Discussed and mentioned
Young Sherlock (2026 series) Prime
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Before a short break, Brook and Sarah discuss their plans for mystery-filled summers.
Discussed and mentioned
Brook's List
Marlow Murder Club (2021) Robert Thorogood
The 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts
The Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert Galbraith
Disclaimer(2015) Renée Knight
Sarah's List
One By One (2020) Ruth Ware
His & Hers (2020) Alice Feeney and His & Hers (2026) Netflix
The Killer Question (2025) Janice Hallett
The ...
The Clued in Mystery interpretation of Author, Author is back, with all new panelists. Brook and Sarah are joined by Reagan Davis, Colleen Cambridge, and Manon Woghan (Mystery Manon) for mystery fun and games.
Discussed and mentioned
Author, Author featuring Ellery Queen
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Clued In Conundrums 1 (October 7, 2025)
Clued in Conundrums 2 (January 13, 2026)
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In today's episode, Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of early mystery writers and discuss author Freeman Wills Crofts.
Discussed and mentioned
The Cask (1920) Freeman Wills Crofts
Inspector French's First Case (1924) Freeman Wills Crofts
Sudden Death (1932) Freeman Wills Crofts
Golden Age of Murder (2015) Martin Edwards
The 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts
The Life of Crime (2022) Martin Edwards
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Someone is acting out details from a successful mystery author's plots in real life. Who? Why? Brook and Sarah discuss how they would handle a similar situation to Emilia Ward in Claire Douglas' 2023 release The Woman Who Lied.
Spoiler warning: In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the book and its plot points in detail.
Discussed and mentioned
The Woman Who Lied (2023) Claire Douglas
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In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss modern great and award winning author Lynda La Plante.
Discussed and Mentioned
Widows (TV series 1983 and 1985) ITV
Prime Suspect (TV series 1991 to 2006) ITV
Above Suspicion (2004) Lynda La Plante
The Red Dahlia (2006) Lynda La Plante
Listening to the Dead (podcast 2020 to 2026)
The Circular Staircase (1908) Mary Roberts Reinhardt
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In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that include paranormal elements with author Naomi Kuttner, author of the paranormal mystery series The Retired Assassin's Guide.
Discussed and mentioned
Thursday Murder Club (2021) Richard Osman
The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening(2025) Naomi Kuttner
The Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting (2025) Naomi Kuttner
The Retired Assassin's Guide to Amateur Theatrics(20...
In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that include paranormal elements: ghosts, spirits, and other unexplainable phenomena.
Discussed and mentioned
The Last Seance (1926) Agatha Christie
Kincaid Strange series by Kristi Charish
Mitzi Moon series by Trixie Silvertale
Pebble Cove series by Eryn Scott
Halloween Party (1969) Agatha Christie
Lockwood & Co series by Jonathan Stroud
London Séance Society (2023) Sarah Penner
For...
Brook and Sarah are joined by Ande Pliego to discuss suspense, Christie, and tropes.
Discussed and mentioned
You Are Fatally Invited (2025) Ande Pliego
The Library After Dark (2026) Ande Pliego
And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie
Spells for Forgetting (2022) Adrienne Young
For more about Ande Pliego
Website: https://www.andepliego.com
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Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None is one of the most read books of all time. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss why it continues to be a favourite and the tropes that it features.
Discussed and mentioned
And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie
One by One (2020) Ruth Ware
The Sanatorium (2021) Sarah Pearse
The Invisible Host (1930) Gwen Bristow and Bruce Manning
Among Us (2018) Innersloth
The Decagon House M...
Hercule Poirot is Agatha Christie's most famous sleuth, and the last one in Brook and Sarah's series exploring her characters. In this episode they discuss his origins and why he continues to be popular.
Discussed and mentioned
The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie
Curtain: Poirot's Last Case (1975) Agatha Christie
At the Villa Rose (1910) A. E. W. Mason
Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha Christie
The Big Four (1927) Aga...
Brook and Sarah discuss why reading, and reading mysteries in particular, is good for you.
Discussed and mentioned
Sam Goldstein, "Why We Love a Good Mystery" (14 March 2025) Psychology Today
Everybody Loves Raymond (American TV Sitcom 1996-2005)
Related Episodes
Mysteries Without Murder (released September 27, 2022)
Craft and Hobby Mysteries (released March 3, 2026)
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