Clued in Mystery Podcast

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 BradleyMurder at Gulls Nest (2025) Jess KiddDepartment Q (2025) Netflix seriesHer Majesty the Queen Investigates series by SJ BennettHomemaker (2025) Ruthie Knox and Annie MareRetired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening (2025) Naomi KuttnerThursday Murder Club series by Richard OsmanThe Terrarium (2026) Katie CollomRelated episodesParanormal Mysteries with Naomi Kuttner (June 9, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/

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 mentionedThe Red House Mystery (1922) A.A. MilneThe Lost World (1912) Arthur Conan DoyleBlood on the Dining Room Floor: A Murder Mystery(1948) Gertrude SteinTales of the Black Widowers (1964) Isaac AsimovHolly (2023) Stephen KingMr. Mercedes (2014) Stephen KingMisery (1987) Stephen KingAlias Grace (1996) Margaret AtwoodThe Blind Assassin (2000) Margaret AtwoodThe Name of the Rose (1983) Umberto EcoJ.K. Rowling/Robert GalbraithNora Roberts/J.D. RobbFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/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 mentionedBrook's ListMarlow Murder Club (2021) Robert ThorogoodThe 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills CroftsThe Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert GalbraithDisclaimer (2015) Renée KnightThe Sheep Detectives (2026) Kyle Balda - directorSarah's ListOne By One (2020) Ruth WareHis & Hers (2020) Alice Feeney and His & Hers (2026) NetflixThe Killer Question (2025) Janice HallettThe Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer(2023) Ragnar JónassonA Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2026 series) NetflixRelated episodesReverse Mysteries (released February 24, 2026)Freeman Wills Crofts (released June 30, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/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.DiscussedClue Boardgame (1949) HasbroClue: Harry Potter Edition (2008)Clue: Brooklyn 99 Edition (2021)Clue: Downton Abbey Edition (2019)Jury Box (1937) Parker BrothersMafiaMafia online editionMystery House (1980) On-Line SystemsThe Traitors (2022-present) BBCMurdle (2023) G.T. GarberAgatha Christie: And Then There Were None Game (2005) Big Fish GamesCherry Ames’ Nursing Game (1959) Parker BrothersThe Great Charlie Chan Mystery Game (1938) Milton BradleyCain’s Jawbone (1934) Edward Powys MathersFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/re-release-mystery-fun-and-games/

This episode was originally released February 6, 2024In 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.DiscussedRear Window (1954 film) Alfred HitchockThe House Across the Lake (2022) Riley SagerThe Manor House (2023) Gilly MacmillanThe Watcher (2022 series) NetflixThose People Next Door (2023) Kia AbdullahWhen No One is Watching (2020) Alyssa ColeGirls in the Garden (2015) Lisa JewellAnd Then She Was Gone (2017) Lisa JewellOne Little Secret (2019) Kate HolahanThe Woman in the Window (2018) A.J. FinnThe Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window (2022 series) NetflixFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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 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.DiscussedSkyring Water (2026) Beau L'Amour and Louis L'AmourNo Traveller ReturnsYondering (1980) Louis L'AmourAbout Beau L'Amourskyringwater.comAbout Louis L'Amourlouislamour.comFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/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 PoeMurder Must Advertise (1933) Dorothy L. SayersMurder Must Advertise (1979) BBC Radio Adaptation by Alistair BeatonCat Among the Pigeons (1959) Agatha ChristieThe Firm (1991) John GrishamThe Showrunner (2018) Kim MoritsuguThe Maid (2022) Nita ProseThe Machinist (2004)The Circle (2014) Dave EggarsThe Every (2021) Dave EggarsThe Coworker (2023) Freida McFaddenThe Net (1995)One by One (2020) Ruth WareDublin Murder Squad series (2007-2016) Tana FrenchThe Other Black Girl (2021) Zakia Delila HarrisThe Other Black Girl (2023) Apple TVRed Collar Podcast (2020-2021) Catherine TownsendFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/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 mentionedYoung Sherlock (2026 series) PrimeFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/bonus-young-sherlock/

Before a short break, Brook and Sarah discuss their plans for mystery-filled summers.Discussed and mentionedBrook's ListMarlow Murder Club (2021) Robert ThorogoodThe 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills CroftsThe Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert GalbraithDisclaimer(2015) Renée KnightSarah's ListOne By One (2020) Ruth WareHis & Hers (2020) Alice Feeney and His & Hers (2026) NetflixThe Killer Question (2025) Janice HallettThe Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer (2023) Ragnar JónassonRelated episodesReverse Mysteries (released February 24, 2026)Freeman Wills Crofts (released June 30, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/summer-2026-mystery-list/

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 mentionedAuthor, Author featuring Ellery QueenColleen CambridgeReagan DavisManon WoghanRelated episodesClued In Conundrums 1 (October 7, 2025)Clued in Conundrums 2 (January 13, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/clued-in-conundrums-3/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of early mystery writers and discuss author Freeman Wills Crofts.Discussed and mentionedThe Cask (1920) Freeman Wills CroftsInspector French's First Case (1924) Freeman Wills CroftsSudden Death (1932) Freeman Wills CroftsGolden Age of Murder (2015) Martin EdwardsThe 12:30 From Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills CroftsThe Life of Crime (2022) Martin EdwardsFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/golden-age-freeman-wills-crofts/

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 mentionedThe Woman Who Lied (2023) Claire DouglasFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/what-would-you-do-the-woman-who-lied/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss modern great and award winning author Lynda La Plante. Discussed and MentionedWidows  (TV series 1983 and 1985) ITVPrime Suspect (TV series 1991 to 2006) ITVAbove Suspicion (2004) Lynda La PlanteThe Red Dahlia (2006) Lynda La PlanteListening to the Dead (podcast 2020 to 2026) The Circular Staircase (1908) Mary Roberts ReinhardtFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/lynda-la-plante

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 mentionedThursday Murder Club (2021) Richard OsmanThe Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening(2025) Naomi KuttnerThe Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting (2025) Naomi KuttnerThe Retired Assassin's Guide to Amateur Theatrics(2026) Naomi KuttnerMurder on the Orient Express (1934) Agatha ChristieAbout Naomi KuttnerWebsite: https://naomikuttner.com/For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/paranormal-mystery-interview-with-naomi-kuttner/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that include paranormal elements: ghosts, spirits, and other unexplainable phenomena.Discussed and mentionedThe Last Seance (1926) Agatha ChristieKincaid Strange series by Kristi CharishMitzi Moon series by Trixie SilvertalePebble Cove series by Eryn ScottHalloween Party (1969) Agatha ChristieLockwood & Co series by Jonathan StroudLondon Séance Society (2023) Sarah PennerFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/paranormal-mysteries/

Brook and Sarah are joined by Ande Pliego to discuss suspense, Christie, and tropes.Discussed and mentionedYou Are Fatally Invited (2025) Ande PliegoThe Library After Dark (2026) Ande PliegoAnd Then There Were None (1939) Agatha ChristieSpells for Forgetting (2022) Adrienne YoungFor more about Ande PliegoWebsite: https://www.andepliego.comInstagramFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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-with-ande-pliego/

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 mentionedAnd Then There Were None (1939) Agatha ChristieOne by One (2020) Ruth WareThe Sanatorium (2021) Sarah PearseThe Invisible Host (1930) Gwen Bristow and Bruce ManningAmong Us (2018) InnerslothThe Decagon House Murders (2015 translation of 1987 original) Yukito AyatsujiDaisy Darker (2022) Alice FeeneyIn the Dark (2019) Loreth Anne WhiteThe Guest List (2020) Lucy FoleyMurder Mystery RobloxClue boardgameYou Are Fatally Invited (2025) Ande PliegoThe Library After Dark (2026) Ande PliegoRelated episodesMystery Fun and Games (released May 7, 2024)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/tropes-and-then-there-were-none/

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 mentionedThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha ChristieCurtain: Poirot's Last Case (1975) Agatha ChristieAt the Villa Rose (1910) A. E. W. MasonHickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha ChristieThe Big Four (1927) Agatha ChristieAlibi (1928) Michael MortonThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013) ITV Television SeriesRelated episodesChristie's Sleuths: Superintendent Battle (released January 23, 2024)Agatha Christie Characters: Hastings (released March 11, 2025)Agatha’s Characters: Ariadne Oliver (released November 12, 2024)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/christies-sleuths-poirot/

Brook and Sarah discuss why reading, and reading mysteries in particular, is good for you.Discussed and mentionedSam Goldstein, "Why We Love a Good Mystery" (14 March 2025) Psychology TodayEverybody Loves Raymond (American TV Sitcom 1996-2005)Related EpisodesMysteries Without Murder (released September 27, 2022)Craft and Hobby Mysteries (released March 3, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/mental-health-and-mysteries/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss how a mystery is typically structured and what happens when a mystery takes a different approach.Discussed and mentionedHis & Hers (2025) Netflix-based on the book (2020) by Alice FeeneyMurder, She Wrote (1984-1996) CBSRelated episodesReverse Mysteries (released February 24, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected] Music: 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 Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/mystery-structure/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the difference between mysteries on screen resolved in a single episode and ones that take multiple episodes to resolve.Discussed and mentionedThe Woman in Suite 11 (2025) Ruth WareTelecrime (1938-39 and 1946) BBCAgatha Christie's Marple (2004-2013) ITVAgatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013) ITVKnives Out (2019) NetflixThursday Murder Club (2025 film) NetflixGone Girl (2014 film) 20th Century FoxMurder, She Wrote (1984-1996) CBSLaw & Order (1990-2010; 2021-present) NBCFather Brown (2013-present) BBCPoker Face (2023-2025) PeacockA Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024) NetflixDepartment Q (2025) NetflixThe Lincoln Lawyer (2022 to present) NetflixThe Lincoln Lawyer (2011 film)Bosch (2014-2021) Amazon Prime VideoThe Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth WareThe Woman in Cabin 10 (2025 film) NetflixRelated episodesMysteries on Screen (released January 17, 2023)WWYD: The Woman in Suite 11 (released October 21, 2025)What Would You Do: The Woman in Suite 10 (released September 6, 2022)Murder, She Wrote at 40 Years (released October 8, 2024)A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Watch Along (released August 16, 2024)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/13-1-mysteries-on-screen-episodic-vs-series-arcs/

This is a re-release of an episode that originally aired May 3, 2022.In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Anna Katharine Green, whose writing inspired Agatha Christie. Green’s 1878 novel, The Leavenworth Case, is one of the first to include a detailed coroner’s inquest and ballistic evidence and set the stage for generations of future mystery authors.Discussed and mentionedThe Leavenworth Case (1878) Anna Katharine Green A Strange Disappearance (1880) Anna Katharine Green“The House in the Mist,” (1905) Anna Katharine Green Women of Mystery: The Lives and Works of Notable Women Crime Novelists. (2000). Martha Hailey DuBose, St. Martins Press.For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/re-release-anna-katharine-green/

This is a re-release of an episode that originally aired May 16, 2023.Brook and Sarah continue their exploration of G.K. Chesterton this week. They discuss his mysteries featuring Father Brown and the legacies of this ecclesiastical sleuth.DiscussedThe Man Who Was Thursday (1908) G.K. ChestertonFather Brown Mysteries (2013-present) BBCSister Boniface Mysteries (2022-present) BBCFather Dowling Mysteries (1987-1991) NBC, ABCRadio adaptations of Father BrownChesterton’s work on Project GutenbergFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/re-release-g-k-chesterton-part-2/

This is a re-release of an episode that originally aired May 9, 2023.This week, in the first of two episodes about G.K. Chesterton, Brook and Sarah look at his life and find out why he was such a fascinating man and the influence he had on literature and life in the early 20th century.DiscussedOrthodoxy (1908) G.K. ChestertonChesterton's work on Project GutenbergRadio adaptations of Father BrownFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/re-release-g-k-chesterton-part-1/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss modern great Val McDermid.Discussed and mentionedThe Mermaids Singing (1995) Val McDermidClean Break: A Kate Brannigan Mystery (2011 Radio play) Val McDermidVillage SOS (2012 Radio Play) Val McDermid"Second Murder At The Vicarage" in Marple, 12 New Mysteries (2022) Val McDermidForensics, The Anatomy of Crime (2014) Val McDermidQueen Macbeth (2024) Val McDermidWire in the Blood (2002-2008) - adaptation of Carol Jordan/Tony Hill seriesKaren Pirie (2022-present) - adaptation of the Karen Pirie seriesFun Lovin' Crime WritersBooks In The Life Of | Val McDermidFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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-val-mcdermid/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah speak with Reagan Davis, author of the Knitorious Murder Mysteries series, and discuss the overlap between crafts and mysteries.Discussed and mentionedDisturbing the FleeceAbout Reagan Davis Website Instagram FacebookRelated episodesCraft and Hobby Mysteries (released March 3, 2026)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/craft-and-hobby-mysteries-interview-with-reagan-davis/

Brook and Sarah discuss adapting Agatha Christie and other classic mystery tales for younger audiences with Marci Kay Monson, author of the Mini Mystery series.Discussed and mentionedAnd Then There Were None (1939) Agatha ChristieThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha ChristieThe Mystery of the Blue Train (1929) Agatha ChristieThe Secret of the Blue Clock (1930) Carolyn KeeneAbout MarciMarci Kay Monson is the author of the Mini Mystery series. These are interactive picture book mysteries for children. She's an avid reader, crafter, and gardener. She received her BS in technical communications from Utah State University and a graduate certificate in publishing from the Denver Publishing Institute. She found a love for Agatha Christie when her book club read And Then There Were None and never looked back. She loves story, bright colors, and a bit of cozy and fictional murder. Raised in Japan, England, and Germany, she now lives with her dog Suki in Leighton, Utah.WebsiteInstagramFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/christie-for-kids/

Many mystery fans love to craft, or so it seems based on the number of titles in this popular sub-genre. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes a craft and hobby mystery.Discussed and mentionedPicking Up the Pieces (2024) J. B. AbbottButton Holed (2011) Kylie LoganCrossword Mysteries (2019-2021) Hallmark Movies & MysteriesGarage Sale Mystery (2013-2019) Hallmark Movies & MysteriesRosemary & Thyme (2003–2007) BBCFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/craft-and-hobby-mysteries/

In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss reverse mysteries, or "how catch 'ems," where the audience knows who the culprit is from the beginning.Discussed and mentionedColumbo (1971–2003) Television seriesMalice Aforethought (1931) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkeley Cox)The 12:30 from Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills CroftsMr. Pottermack’s Oversight (1930) R. Austin FreemanDial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock — Film adaptation of Frederick Knott’s 1952 playHow to Kill Your Employer (2022) Rupert HolmesDexter (TV Series: 2006-2013)Midsomer Murders (TV series: 1997-present)Catch Me If You Can (2002 film)You (2014) Caroline Kepnes (Netflix adaptation: 2018-2025)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/reverse-mysteries/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Mary Roberts Rinehart's lasting impact on mystery fiction, even if readers aren't directly familiar with her work.Discussed and mentionedThe Circular Staircase (1908) Mary Roberts RinehartThe Bat (1920) Mary Roberts Rinehart with Avery HopwoodThe Window at the White Cat (1910) Mary Roberts RinehartMary Roberts Rinehart's papers at University of PittsburghCorrespondence with Ellery QueenReferencesImprobable Fiction: The Life of Mary Roberts Rinehart  (1980) Jan CohnHad She But Known: A Biography of Mary Roberts Rinehart(1994) Charlotte MacLeodOn Project GutenbergOn LibrivoxFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/12-8-mary-roberts-rinehart/

In honour of nearly four years' worth of episodes, Brook and Sarah discuss the bonuses that subscribers to the free Clued in Chronicle can look forward to and share plans for the podcast future. Note: all bonuses that were previously available as part of the Clued in Cartel paid membership are now available for free to Clued in Chronicle newsletter subscribers.Discussed and mentionedClued in Watch Alongs: Murder at the End of the World (2023) Disney+/Hulu A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024) Netflix The Black Echo (1992) Michael Connelly Knots and Crosses (1987) Ian RankinFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/clued-in-chronicle-and-podcast-extras/

Brook and Sarah are joined by Mikhl Yashinsky, who translated 15 short stories written by Jonas Kreppel in the early twentieth century. Featuring Max Spitzkopf--billed as "The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes"--the stories were incredibly popular with the Jewish community in Vienna, and thanks to Yashinsky, are now available for English readers to enjoy.Discussed and mentionedAdventures of Max Spitzkopf (2025) Jonas Kreppel (translated by Mikhl Yashinsky)About Mikhl YashinskyInstagram: @mikhldarlingWebsite: https://yashinsky.com/For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/max-spitzkopf-yiddish-sherlock-holmes/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries that draw on characters and authors we know from literature.Discussed and mentionedThe Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens (2020) Alan NolanThe Brontë Sisters Mysteries (2019–present) Bella EllisJane Eyre Mysteries by Joanna Campbell SlanThe Tale of Hilltop Farm (2004) Susan Wittig Albert(Book 1 of The Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter)Death Comes to Pemberley (2011) P.D. JamesA Tale of Two Murders (2023) Heather Redmond(Book 1 of the Dickens of a Crime series)Related episodesContinuing the Story (released October 25, 2022)Author as Sleuth (released October 4, 2022)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/literature-and-mystery/

Brook and Sarah discuss their thoughts on the first episode of the Netflix adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials Mystery (1929). Subscribe to their free newsletter to hear their thoughts on the rest of the series. This episode goes into detail about the book and the series, so be prepared for spoilers if you have not read or watched either.Discussed and mentionedThe Seven Dials Mystery (1929) Agatha ChristieThe Secret at Chimneys (1925) Agatha ChristieSeven Dials (2026) NetflixRelated episodesChristie's Sleuths: Superintendent Battle (published January 23, 2024)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/seven-dials-episode-1/

Sara Rosett, Trixie Silvertale, and Tom Mead return to play more mystery fun and games. Based on Author, Author, a mystery game show created by Ellery Queen in 1939, our guests come up with solutions to a mystery scene. This time, the scene opens in a manor house with a body in a locked dining room. Listen to find out how our guests solve this season's Clued in Conundrum.Discussed and mentionedAuthor, Author featuring Ellery QueenTom MeadSara RosettTrixie SilvertaleRelated episodesClued in Condundrums (Season 11) - released October 7, 2025For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected] Music: 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 Sarah For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-conundrums-2/

Brook and Sarah discuss the mysteries they read and enjoyed during the 2025 winter break.Discussed and mentionedBrook’s picksScreamish (2025) Eryn ScottHickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha ChristieThe Perfect Murder (2025) Amanda McKinneyThe Shakespeare Fraud (2016) Ted StorySarah’s picksThe Mistletoe Mystery (2024) Nita ProseThe Antique Hunters Death on the Red Sea (2025) CL MillerMidwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery (2020) Agatha ChristieThe Christmas Appeal (2023) Janice HallettFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/12-2-winter-2025-recap/

Brook and Sarah reflect on the mysteries they enjoyed in 2025 and what they're looking forward to in 2026.Discussed and mentionedHow to Solve Your Own Murder (2024) Kristen PerrinDead Money (2025) Jakob KerrThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (2009) Alan BradleyThe Secret Adversary (1922) Agatha ChristieThe Black Echo (1992) Michael ConnellyDepartment Q (2025) NetflixBlack Rabbit (2025) NetflixMysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer (2025) Ragnar JónassonHow To Get Away With Murder (2026) Rebecca PhilipsonMercy (2026 film) directed by Timur BekmambetovThe Sheep Detectives (2026 film) Directed by Kyle BaldaFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/what-we-loved-in-2025/

This episode was originally released on June 11, 2024. Brook and Sarah explore the life and writing of Golden Age author Anthony Berkeley, founder of the Detection Club and author of several novels under different pen names.Discussed and mentionedThe Layton Court Mystery (1925) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by “?”)The Winteringham Mystery (1927) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by A. Monmouth Platts)The Poisoned Chocolates Case (1929) Anthony BerkeleyMurder in the Basement (1932) Anthony BerkeleyThe Red House Mystery (1922) A.A. MilneThe Hunting Party (2018) Lucy FoleyThe Guest List (2020) Lucy FoleyThe Wychford Poisoning Case (1926) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as “by the author of The Layton Court Mystery)Magpie Murders (2016) Anthony HorowitzThe Golden Age of Murder (2015) Martin EdwardsBefore the Fact (1932) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by Francis Iles)Suspicion (1941 film) Alfred HitchcockMalice Aforethought (1931) Anthony Berkeley (originally published as by Francis Iles)Trial and Error (1937) Anthony BerkeleyFlight from Destiny (1941 film) Vincent ShermanFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/re-release-anthony-berkeley/

Brook and Sarah sat down to share their thoughts after watching Wake Up Dead Man, the third movie in the Rian Johnson's Knives Out franchise.Discussed and mentionedWake Up Dead Man (2025 film)Glass Onion (2022 film)Knives Out (2019 film)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/bonus-wake-up-dead-man/

The year is drawing to a close, and Brook and Sarah are about to take a short break. Before they do, they share what they are planning to read during the 2025 festive season.Discussed and mentionedBrook's picksScreamish (2025) Eryn ScottThe Perfect Murder (2025) Amanda McKinneyThe Shakespeare Fraud (2016) Ted StoryHickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha ChristieThe Hallmarked Man (2025) Robert GalbraithSarah's picksThe Antique Hunters Death on the Red Sea (2025) CL MillerThe Christmas Appeal (2023) Janice HallettThe Mistletoe Mystery (2024) Nita ProseMidwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery (2020) Agatha ChristieFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/winter-2025-tbr/

The winter holidays are a popular setting for mysteries as when families and friends gather, the tension often rises.Discussed and mentionedEveryone This Christmas Has a Secret (2024) Ben StevensonChristmas Catastrophe Mysteries (series from 2023) Trixie Silvertale“The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" (1960) Agatha ChristieThe Adventure of the Christmas Pudding and a Selection of Entrées (1960) Agatha ChristieHercule Poirot's Silent Night (2023) Sophie HannahSam Shovel Mysteries (series from 2023) Patricia MeredithMr. Campion's Christmas (2024) Mike RipleyThe Christmas Appeal  (2023) Janice HallettChristmas Crimes at the Mysterious Bookshop (2023) ed. Otto PenzlerBlack Doves (2024) NetflixFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/holiday-mysteries/

In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the life and works of Golden Age author Josephine Tey.Discussed and mentionedThe Man in the Queue (1929) Josephine Tey (as Gordon Daviot)The Daughter of Time (1951) Josephine TeyJosephine Tey: A Life (2021) Jennifer Morag HendersonThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Agatha ChristieA Shilling for Candles (1936) Josephine TeyYoung and Innocent (1937) directed by Alfred Hitchcock (film adaptation of A Shilling for Candles)Josephine Tey Mysteries by Nicola UpsonRelated EpisodesThe Detection Club (released April 19, 2022)Bonus: The Daughter Through Time (released October 19, 2025)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/golden-age-josephine-tey/

As we head into the holiday season, Brook and Sarah are thrilled to have Mystery Manon share her 2025 Mystery Lovers Gift Guide. Which item is your favourite?Discussed and mentionedMystery Manon: https://www.manonwogahn.com/Manon's gift guides: https://www.manonwogahn.com/gift-guidesRelated episodes2022 Gift Guide2023 Gift Guide2024 Gift GuideFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/11-13-mystery-manons-2025-gift-guide-for-mystery-lovers/

Siblings create an excellent opportunity to create tension in mysteries. In this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the twists and turns that can accompany family bonds.Discussed and mentioned"The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) Edgar Allan PoeWe Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962) Shirley JacksonEl Dorado Drive (2025) Megan AbbottJulie Chan is Dead (2025) Liann ZhangThe Prestige (2006 film)Clouds of Witness (1926) Dorothy L. SayersSuch Charming Liars (2024) Karen M. McManusDeath at Morning House (2024) Maureen JohnsonDaisy Darker (2022) Alice FeeneyThe Inheritance Games (2020) Jennifer Lynn BarnesSix Weeks to Live (2021) Catherine McKenzieThe Better Sister (2025) Prime seriesThe Better Sister (2019) Alafair BurkeRelated EpisodesInterview with Megan Abbott (released July 29, 2025)Interview with Catherine McKenzie (released June 3, 2025)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/siblings/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Miss Lemon and Colonel Race, two of Agatha Christie's supporting characters.Discussed and mentionedDeath on the Nile (1937) Agatha ChristieCards on the Table (1936) Agatha ChristieThe Man in the Brown Suit (1924) Agatha ChristieDeath on the Nile (1978 film)The Man in the Brown Suit (1989 adaptation)Death on the Nile (2022 film)Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013 series)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/11-11-christies-characters-lemon-and-race/

If you've watched Slow Horses on Apple+ TV, you have enjoyed Mick Herron's story telling. He is the 2025 Diamond Dagger recipient, and in this episode, Brook and Sarah discuss his impact on the mystery genre.Discussed and mentionedDown Cemetery Road (2003) Mick HerronSlow Horses (2010) Mick HerronDead Lions (2013) Mick HerronFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/modern-great-mick-herron/

In "What Would You Do?" episodes, Brook and Sarah break down how they would react to different situations faced by the main character of a domestic thriller. This time, they take on Lo Blacklock in Ruth Ware's 2025 release The Woman in Suite 11.Discussed and mentionedThe Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth WareThe Woman in Suite 11 (2025) Ruth WareRelated episodesWhat Would You Do? The Woman in Cabin 10 (released September 6, 2022)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/wwyd-the-woman-in-suite-11/

Over three episodes, Brook and Sarah break down Josephine Tey's classic novel The Daughter of Time (1951). The first episode looks at chapters 1 through 5. The remaining episodes are available subscribers of the free Clued in Chronicle. (Sign up here: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/)Discussed and mentionedThe Daughter of Time (1951) Josephine TeyRear Window (1954) Alfred Hitchcock filmFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/bonus-daughter-of-time-read-along/

The screen adaptation of Ruth Ware's mystery thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 is finally here. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah share their thoughts.Discussed and mentionedThe Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth WareThe Woman in Cabin 10 (2025 film) NetflixThe Woman in Suite 11 (2025) Ruth WareWhat Would You Do? The Woman in Cabin 10 (released September 6, 2022)For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/the-woman-in-cabin-10-review/

Brook and Sarah are joined by three fantastic mystery authors: Sara Rosett, Trixie Silvertale, and Tom Mead to play some mystery fun and games. Based on Author, Author, a mystery game show created by Ellery Queen in 1939, our guests come up with solutions to a mystery scene... a Clued in Conundrum.Discussed and mentionedAuthor, Author featuring Ellery QueenTom MeadSara RosettTrixie SilvertaleFor more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: [email protected]: 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/clued-in-conundrums/