Clued in Mystery Podcast

Apr 15 2025 160 ep. 22 mins 23

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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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[re-release] Dorothy L. Sayers

Apr 15 2025 27 mins

This episode was originally released April 12, 2022. Brook and Sarah discuss Dorothy L. Sayers, her life, her writing, and her advocacy for the mystery genre as a member of the Detection Club. Resources Women of Mystery: The Lives and Works of Notable Women Crime Novelists. (2000). Martha Hailey DuBose, St. Martins Press Whose Body. (1923) Dorothy L. Sayers Unnatural Death. (192

[Re-release] Christie's Characters: Harley Quin

Apr 08 2025 18 mins

This is a replay of an episode that was originally released on October 3, 2023. In a continuation of our occasional series exploring Agatha Christie's sleuths, Brook and Sarah discuss Harley Quin. Discussed Mysterious Mr. Quin (1930) Agatha Christie "The Coming of Mr. Quin" (1923) Agatha Christie The Passing of Mr. Quin (1928) Agatha Christie Three Act Tragedy (1934) Agatha C

[Re-release] Magic and Mystery with Tom Mead

Apr 01 2025 24 mins

This is a replay of an episode that was originally released on October 17, 2023. Brook and Sarah are joined by author Tom Mead to continue their discussion about magic and mysteries. Discussed and mentioned Death and the Conjuror (2022) Tom Mead The Murder Wheel (2023) Tom Mead The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 20 21 (2021) Lee Child (editor) Knives Out (2019) Netflix Dea

True Crime Part 3 with Kate Winkler Dawson

Mar 25 2025 30 mins

In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by author and lecturer Kate Winkler Dawson to discuss true crime. Discussed and mentioned American Sherlock (2020) Kate Winkler Dawson Death in the Air (2018) Kate Winkler Dawson All That is Wicked (2022) Kate Winkler Dawson The Sinners All Bow (2025) Kate Winkler Dawson The Scarlet Letter (1850) Nathaniel Hawthorne The Ghos

Bonus: The Black Echo Read Along

Mar 21 2025 6 mins

Brook and Sarah are doing another Clued In Book Club. This time, we're reading The Black Echo (1992) by Michael Connelly. Join the Cartel to join us for this three-part series where we discuss the books. Discussed and mentioned The Black Echo (1992) Michael Connelly The Poet (1996) Michael Connelly The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) Michael Connelly Bloodwork (1998) Michael Connelly F

Mystery Awards

Mar 18 2025 18 mins

The Anthony Awards. The Edgars. Grand Master awards. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss different mystery awards and whether readers pay attention to them. Discussed and mentioned Agatha Awards (presented at Malice Domestic) Anthony Awards (presented at Bouchercon) Lefty Awards (presented at Left Coast Crime) Silver Falchion Awards (presented at Killer Nashville) McC

Christie's Characters: Hastings

Mar 11 2025 16 mins

Loyal companion and friend, Capitan Arthur Hastings helps Hercule Poirot in many of Agatha Christie's mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the crucial role Hastings plays for the reader and the detective. Discussed and mentioned The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Poirot Investigates (1924) Agatha Christie Black Coffee (1930) Agatha Christie

Fictional Mysteries Featuring Real People (Interview with Colleen Cambridge

Mar 04 2025 24 mins

Agatha Christie, Julia Child, and Abraham Lincoln feature in Colleen Cambridge's mysteries. In this week's episode, she joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what writing mysteries that include real people. Discussed and mentioned An American in Paris Mysteries (series featuring Julia Child) Colleen Cambridge Phyllida Bright Mysteries (series featuring Agatha Christie) Colleen Cambri

Golden Age: John Dickson Carr

Feb 25 2025 19 mins

Carter Dickson, Carr Dickson, Roger Fairbairn. These are pen names of prolific Golden Age author John Dickson Carr, who earned his fame for writing puzzle mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss this author who is often considered to be the best in locked room mysteries. Discussed and mentioned It Walks By Night (1930) John Dickson Carr The Hungry Goblin: A Victor

What Would You Do: Please Join Us by Catherine McKenzie

Feb 18 2025 27 mins

What would you do if you were struggling at work and you were invited to join an exclusive club that promised to help elevate your career? Find out in the latest installment of our What Would You Do series when Brook and Sarah discuss Please Join Us (2022) by Catherine McKenzie. Discussed and mentioned Please Join Us (2022) Catherine McKenzie For more information Instagram: @cl