Clued in Mystery Podcast

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 mentioned
Picking Up the Pieces (2024) J. B. Abbott
Button Holed (2011) Kylie Logan
Crossword Mysteries (2019-2021) Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Garage Sale Mystery (2013-2019) Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2007) BBC
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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 mentioned
Columbo (1971–2003) Television series
Malice Aforethought (1931) Francis Iles (Anthony Berkeley Cox)
The 12:30 from Croydon (1934) Freeman Wills Crofts
Mr. Pottermack’s Oversight (1930) R. Austin Freeman
Dial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock — Film adaptation of Frederick Knott’s 1952 play
How to Kill Your Employer (2022) Rupert Holmes
Dexter (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)
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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 mentioned
The Circular Staircase (1908) Mary Roberts Rinehart
The Bat (1920) Mary Roberts Rinehart with Avery Hopwood
The Window at the White Cat (1910) Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart's papers at University of Pittsburgh
Correspondence with Ellery Queen
References
Improbable Fiction: The Life of Mary Roberts Rinehart (1980) Jan Cohn
Had She But Known: A Biography of Mary Roberts Rinehart(1994) Charlotte MacLeod
On Project Gutenberg
On Librivox
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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 mentioned
Clued 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 Rankin
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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 mentioned
Adventures of Max Spitzkopf (2025) Jonas Kreppel (translated by Mikhl Yashinsky)
About Mikhl Yashinsky
Instagram: @mikhldarling
Website: https://yashinsky.com/
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