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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.
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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 Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening (2025) Naomi Kuttner Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman The Terrarium (2026) Katie Collom Related episodes Paranormal Mysteries with Naomi Kuttner [https://cluedinmystery.com/paranormal-mystery-interview-with-naomi-kuttner/] (June 9, 2026) For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/quirky-characters/
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 Misery (1987) Stephen King Alias Grace (1996) Margaret Atwood The Blind Assassin (2000) Margaret Atwood The Name of the Rose (1983) Umberto Eco J.K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/surprising-mystery-authors/
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) Alice Feeney and His & Hers (2026) Netflix The Killer Question (2025) Janice Hallett The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer(2023) Ragnar Jónasson A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2026 series) Netflix Related episodes Reverse Mysteries [https://cluedinmystery.com/reverse-mysteries/] (released February 24, 2026) Freeman Wills Crofts [https://cluedinmystery.com/golden-age-freeman-wills-crofts/] (released June 30, 2026) For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/summer-2026-mystery-recap/
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) Jury Box (1937) Parker Brothers Mafia Mafia online edition [https://mafiathegame.benrobinson.dev/] Mystery House (1980) On-Line Systems The Traitors (2022-present) BBC Murdle (2023) G.T. Garber Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None Game (2005) Big Fish Games Cherry Ames' Nursing Game (1959) Parker Brothers The Great Charlie Chan Mystery Game (1938) Milton Bradley Cain's Jawbone (1934) Edward Powys Mathers For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/re-release-mystery-fun-and-games/
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 Abdullah When No One is Watching (2020) Alyssa Cole Girls in the Garden (2015) Lisa Jewell And Then She Was Gone (2017) Lisa Jewell One Little Secret (2019) Kate Holahan The Woman in the Window (2018) A.J. Finn The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window (2022 series) Netflix For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit cluedinmystery.com/re-release-when-neighbors-go-bad/ [https://cluedinmystery.com/re-release-when-neighbors-go-bad/]
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 skyringwater.com [https://skyringwater.com/] About Louis L'Amour louislamour.com [https://louislamour.com/] For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/beau-lamour-interview/
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 Firm (1991) John Grisham The Showrunner (2018) Kim Moritsugu The Maid (2022) Nita Prose The Machinist (2004) The Circle (2014) Dave Eggars The Every (2021) Dave Eggars The Coworker (2023) Freida McFadden The Net (1995) One by One (2020) Ruth Ware Dublin Murder Squad series (2007-2016) Tana French The Other Black Girl (2021) Zakia Delila Harris The Other Black Girl (2023) Apple TV Red Collar Podcast [https://redcollarpodcast.com/](2020-2021) Catherine Townsend For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/re-release-workplace-mysteries/
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 For more information Instagram: @cluedinmystery [https://www.instagram.com/cluedinmystery/] Contact us: hello@cluedinmystery.com Music: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: [https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle] https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft [https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Delft-Valley-Mysteries-Book-ebook/dp/B0FQX4XZG7] by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/bonus-young-sherlock/
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.
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