Clued in Mystery Podcast

Dec 10 2024 141 ep. 22 mins 27
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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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2024 Winter Reading List

Dec 10 2024 13 mins  
We are taking a short break to enjoy the holidays. In this episode, we discuss what we plan to read and watch. After this episode, we will release a few older episodes, and return in early 2025 with new ones. Discussed and mentioned Death of a Christmas Tree Salesman (2023) Patricia Meredith Spokane Clocktower Mysteries, Patricia Meredith The Christmas Murder Game (2022) Alexan

Younger Sleuths (part 2)

Dec 03 2024 19 mins  
In past episodes, Brook and Sarah have discussed examples of younger sleuths such as Nancy Drew. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah explore other early examples of younger sleuths including Trixie Belden; Nell, the Boy-Girl Detective; and Violet Strange. Discussed and mentioned Read New York Nell Niblo: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/deadwood_dick/37 The Golden Slipper (1915) A

What Would You Do: The New Couple in 5B

Nov 26 2024 27 mins  
In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the choices they would make if they were the characters in Lisa Unger's 2024 release The New Couple in 5B. Note: The conversation goes into detail about the book and contains spoilers about its plot, so if you haven't read the book, you might want to do that first. Discussed and mentioned The New Couple in 5B (2024) Lisa Unger For

Mystery Lovers' Holiday Gift Guide '24 With Mystery Manon

Nov 19 2024 23 mins  
As gift giving season approaches, Mystery Manon joins Brook and Sarah to share her annual holiday gift guide. Discussed and mentioned The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles (2024) Marci Kay Monson The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) Agatha Christie https://www.manonwogahn.com/mystery-book-lover-gifts-2024-holid

Christie's Characters: Ariadne Oliver

Nov 12 2024 21 mins  
Although she's not technically a sleuth, Ariadne Oliver plays an important role in several of Agatha Christie's mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss this fascinating character. Discussed and mentioned "The Case of the Discontented Soldier" (1932) Agatha Christie Cards on the Table (1936) Agatha Christie Mrs. McGinty's Dead (1952) Agatha Christie Dead Man's Fo

Culinary Mysteries (part 2)

Nov 05 2024 18 mins  
This week, culinary cozy author Jessica Thompson joins Brook and Sarah to discuss what makes a mystery culinary. Discussed and mentioned Caterer's Guide to Crime Culinary Cozy Mystery Series by Jessica Thompson Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up (2023) Jessica Thompson A Caterer's Guide to Valentine's and Violence (2024) Jessica Thompson To find Jessica Instagram: @jessicathauthor2 [

Culinary Mysteries (part 1)

Oct 29 2024 20 mins  
Discussed and mentioned Ellie Alexander's Bake Shop Mysteries Catering to Nobody (1990) Diane Mott Davidson Robert B. Parker's Spenser series Katherine Hall Page's Faith Fairchild series "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" (1960) Agatha Christie Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson series Diane Mott Davidson's Goldy Schulz Books Strong Poison (1930) Dorothy L. Sayers Too Man

Mysteries To Experience Again

Oct 22 2024 18 mins  
Do you have a list of mysteries that you would read or watch again if you could relive the experience of solving the crime or the big reveal? In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss a few of their favorites. Discussed Vertigo (1958) Alfred Hitchcock, Paramount Rear Window (1954) Alfred Hitchcock, Paramount Sixth Sense (1999) M. Night Shyamalan, Hollywood Pictures The Other

Modern Greats: Ruth Rendell

Oct 15 2024 23 mins  
Ruth Rendell's police procedurals and psychological thrillers captured readers. Brook and Sarah discuss this award winning author's life and works. Discussed/References Death Notes (US) / Put on by Cunning (UK) (1981) Ruth Rendell A Dark Adapted Eye (1986) Barbara Vine Master of the Moor (1982) Ruth Rendell Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV: 1987-2000) https://www.theguardian.com/cu

Celebrating 40 years of Murder, She Wrote

Oct 08 2024 24 mins  
Forty years ago Jessica Fletcher entered homes to solve mysteries in Cabot Cove. This week, Brook and Sarah discuss the lasting influence Murder, She Wrote has had on the mystery genre. Discussed Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996) CBS Thursday Murder Club (2020) Richard Osman Only Murders in the Building (2021-2024) Disney+/Hulu The Golden Girls (1985-1992) NBC Lilian Jackson Brau