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 mentioned

Down Cemetery Road (2003) Mick Herron

Slow Horses (2010) Mick Herron

Dead Lions (2013) Mick Herron

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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 mentioned

The Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth Ware

The Woman in Suite 11 (2025) Ruth Ware

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What Would You Do? The Woman in Cabin 10 [https://cluedinmystery.com/what-would-you-do-the-woman-in-cabin-10/] (released September 6, 2022)

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What Would You Do? 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 mentioned

The Daughter of Time (1951) Josephine Tey

Rear Window (1954) Alfred Hitchcock film

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[Bonus] Read Along: Daughter of Time

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 mentioned

The Woman in Cabin 10 (2016) Ruth Ware

The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025 film) Netflix

The Woman in Suite 11 (2025) Ruth Ware

What Would You Do? The Woman in Cabin 10 [https://cluedinmystery.com/what-would-you-do-the-woman-in-cabin-10/] (released September 6, 2022)

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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 mentioned

Author, Author featuring Ellery Queen [https://archive.org/details/ElleryQueen/Ellery_Queen_39_04_07_001_Author_Author_Two_Thousand_and_One_Dollar_Watch.mp3]

Tom Mead [https://tommeadauthor.com/]

Sara Rosett [https://www.sararosett.com/]

Trixie Silvertale [https://trixiesilvertale.com/]

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Clued in Conundrums

Technology can be thrilling element in contemporary mysteries. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss what makes a Techno Thriller and how technology can drive a story.

Discussed and mentioned

The Lost World (1912) Arthur Conan Doyle

Jurassic Park (1990) Michael Crichton

The Lost World (1995) Michael Crichton

Prey (2002) Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Evolution (2019) Daniel H. Wilson

The Andromeda Strain (1969) Michael Crichton

Micro (2011) Richard Preston and Michael Crichton

Chrysalis (2022) Lincoln Child

Origin (2017) Dan Brown

The Net (1995) film, directed by Irwin Winkler

Enemy of the State (1998) film, directed by Tony Scott

The Deepest Fake (2025) Daniel Kalla

Zero Day (2025) Netflix series, directed by Lesli Linka Glatter

Little Brother Novels (2008-2020) Corey Doctorow

Tracers in the Dark (2022) Andy Greenberg

Zero Days (2023) Ruth Ware

Sneakers (1992) film, directed by Phil Alden Robinson

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Techno Thrillers

Father-daughter writing team Anna Elliott and Charles Veley join Brook and Sarah to discuss writing within the world created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Discussed and mentioned

Remember, Remember (2017) Anna Elliott and Charles Veley

The Sign of Four (1890) Arthur Conan Doyle

A Study in Scarlet (1887) Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Time Machine (2024) Anna Elliott and Charles Veley

"The Adventure of the Red Circle" (1911) Arthur Conan Doyle

The Valley of Fear (1915) Arthur Conan Doyle

Christmas on the Nile (2020) Anna Elliott and Charles Veley

The Jubilee Problem (2017) Anna Elliott and Charles Veley

The House of Silk (2011) Anthony Horowitz

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Sherlock Retellings part 2: Interview with Anna Elliott and Charles Veley

Since A Study in Scarlet was published in 1887, fans have been writing new mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the different ways that authors have paid homage to this sleuth.
Production note: We ran into technology issues and Brook’s sound isn’t as crisp as usual.

Discussed and mentioned

Sherlock (2010-2017) BBC series

Watson (2025) CBS series

Elementary (2012-2019) CBS series

The Beekeeper's Apprentice (1994) Laurie R. King

The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes (series) Leonard Goldberg

Sherlock and Lucy (series) Charles Veley and Anna Elliott

Sherlock & Daughter (2025) CW series

Sherlock Holmes Bookshop (series) Vicki Delany

Enola Holmes (series) Nancy Springer

Adventures of Sherlock Bones (series) Tim Collins and John Bigwood

Sherlock Holmes Escape Book (series) Ormond Sacker, Charles Phillips, Melanie Frances

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Arthur Conan Doyle (part 1) [https://cluedinmystery.com/arthur-conan-doyle-part-1/] released March 22, 2022

Arthur Conan Doyle (part 2) [https://cluedinmystery.com/arthur-conan-doyle-part-2/] released March 29, 2022

Arthur Conan Doyle (part 3) [https://cluedinmystery.com/arthur-conan-doyle-part-3/] released April 5, 2022

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Sherlock Retellings

Mysteries about books are a mystery fan and book lover's dream. In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss examples of this popular sub-genre. Production note: We ran into technology issues and Brook's sound isn't as crisp as usual.

Discussed and mentioned

Magpie Murders (2016) Anthony Horowitz

The Plot (2021) Jean Hanff Korelitz

The Woman in the Library (2022) Sulari Gentill

The Body in the Library (1942) Agatha Christie

The Christie Curse (2013) Victoria Abbott

The Lost Library (2023) Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

The Postscript Murders (2020) Elly Griffiths

You Are Fatally Invited (2025) Ande Pliego

Murder by the Book (2018) Lauren Elliott

Booked to Die (1992) John Dunning

Blue Ridge Library Mysteries (2017) Victoria Gilbert

Murder at the 42nd Street Library (2016) Con Lehane

https://mysteriouspress.com/blog/introducing-bibliomysteries-short-tales-about-deadly-books.asp

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For a full episode transcript, visit https://cluedinmystery.com/11-3-biblio-mysteries/↗ [https://cluedinmystery.com/?p=1732]

Biblio Mysteries

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries involving art theft and forgeries and learn about MacGuffins.

Discussed and mentioned

Iain Pears - Jonathan Argyll series

Arsène Lupin (created by Maurice Leblanc) and A.J. Raffles (created by E. W. Hornung) - gentlemen thieves

Daniel Silva - Gabriel Allon series

The Art Thief (2023) Michael Finkel

Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art (2020) Netflix

Murder in Mesopotamia (1936) Agatha Christie

Murder in Mesopotamia (BBC Radio 4)

The Museum Detective (2025) Maha Khan Phillips

Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder (2024) C.L. Miller

Madame Blanc (2021-present) Acorn TV series

And Only to Deceive (2005) Tasha Alexander

The Paris Widow (2024) Kimberly Belle

G.K. Chesterton - Father Brown series

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Villains We Love [https://cluedinmystery.com/villains-we-love/] (released February 28, 2023)

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Art Mysteries

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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