Clued in Mystery Podcast

Clued in Mystery
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Modern Great: Peter James

    In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Diamond Dagger winner Peter James, OBE and his contributions to the mystery genre. Discussed and mentioned The Hawk is Dead (2025) Peter James For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/modern-great-peter-james/

    Modern Great: Peter James

  2. Oct 27

    Mystery Rules (part 2)

    Brook and Sarah are joined by mystery expert Frances to discuss other rules of mystery fiction. Discussed and mentionedDashiell Hammett’s Suggestions for Crime Writers: “Suggestions to Detective Story Writers” (New York Evening Post, June 7 & July 5, 1930) (Raymond) Chandler’s Law: First appeared in a letter to The Atlantic Monthly editor Charles W. Morton and is in his essay "The Simple Art of Murder" (The Atlantic Monthly, December 1944). "When in doubt, have a man come through the door with a gun in his hand.” Brian Garfield’s Rules: ‘10 Rules for Suspense Fiction’ Writer’s Digest, February 1973 On Writing (2000) Stephen King Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Good Writing (2001): Excerpted from the New York Times article, “Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points & Especially Hooptedoodle." “Writing Mysteries” ed. Sue Grafton (2002) Sue Grafton's Philosophy & Approach to Mystery Writing: Writers Digest (2010) Interview For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Order Life or Delft by Brook and Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/mystery-rules-part-2/ Related episodesNoir and Hardboiled: part 1 (released May 24, 2022) Noir and Hardboiled: part 2 (released May 31, 2022) Agatha Christie: part 3 (released March 8, 2022)

    Mystery Rules (part 2)

  3. Oct 20

    Mystery Rules (part 1)

    In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the rules of mystery from the Golden Age, including from the Detection Club, S.S. van Dyne, and Raymond Chandler. Discussed and mentioned The Notebooks of Raymond Chandler (1991) Raymond Chandler "12 Notes on the Mystery Story" (1948) Raymond Chandler "Twenty Rules for Detective Stories" (1928) S.S. Van Dine "10 Commandments for Mystery Fiction" (1929) Ronald Knox Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman Marlow Murder Club (2022) Robert Thorogood Only Murders in the Building (2021) Disney+/hulu Related Episodes Interactive Mysteries (released September 29, 2026) Mysteries Without Murder (released September 27, 2022) For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/mystery-rules/

    Mystery Rules (part 1)

  4. Oct 13

    Tropes: Manor Houses

    In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the role that manor houses had in shaping mysteries and a few of their favorite books featuring them. Discussed and mentioned And Then There Were None (1939) Agatha Christie Rebecca (1938) Daphne du Maurier "Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) Edgar Allan Poe The Manor House (2023) Gilly Macmillan The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Crooked House (1949) Agatha Christie The Secret at Chimneys (1925) Agatha Christie The Seven Dials (1929) Agatha Christie Towards Zero (1944) Agatha Christie The Christmas Murder Game (2022) Alexandra Benedict Crooked House (2017 movie) Death at Morning House (2024) Maureen Johnson Charleton House Mysteries by Kate P Adams The Golden Spoon (2023) Jessa Maxwell Wuthering Heights (1847) Emily Brontë The Wife Upstairs (2021) Rachel Hawkins The Villa (2023) Rachel Hawkins For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/manor-house-mysteries/

    Tropes: Manor Houses

  5. Oct 6

    Enola Holmes & Young Sherlock

    Brook and Sarah are joined by Jessica from the Cluedunnit Podcast to discuss Young Sherlock and Enola Holmes, and how those productions explore Sherlock's extended family. Discussed and mentioned Young Sherlock (2026) series Enola Holmes (2020, 2022, 2026) films Endeavor (2012-2023) series Inspector Morse (1987-2000) series Related episodes Bonus: Young Sherlock (published July 21, 2026) About Jessica Cluedunnit Podcast Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/enola-holmes-young-sherlock/

    Enola Holmes & Young Sherlock

  6. Sep 29

    Interactive Mysteries

    Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries where the reader plays the role of sleuth and why these books seem to be enjoying a moment of popularity. Discussed and mentioned Cain's Jawbone (1934) Edward Powys Mathers Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief (2026) Gareth P. Jones Sherlock Escape Book Series (2021-2027) various authors Murdle: Volume 1 (2023) G.T. Karber All This and More (2024) Peng Shepherd Sherlock Bones series (2023-2024) Tim Collins Mini Mystery Series (2024-2026) Marci Kay Monson The Killer Isn’t Alice (2026) Iris Starling For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/interactive-mystery-books/

    Interactive Mysteries

  7. Sep 22

    Interview: Jessica Brody and How To Write a Murder

    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 For more information Instagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/ Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/interview-jessica-brody-and-how-to-write-a-murder/

    Interview: Jessica Brody and How To Write a Murder

  8. Sep 15

    Quirky Characters

    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 mentionedFlavia 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 episodesParanormal Mysteries with Naomi Kuttner (June 9, 2026) For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Order Life or Delft by Brook and SarahFor a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/quirky-characters/

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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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    Clued in Mystery
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
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