Clued in Mystery Podcast

We have a special treat for listeners, as we interview Peter James, the internationally bestselling author and creator of Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.Discussed and mentionedBrighton Rock (1938) Graeme GreeneHotel (1965) Arthur HaileyGrace (series, 2021- )Dead in Three Two One (2026) Peter JamesDead Simple (2005) Peter JamesOn Writing (2000) Stephen KingSilence of the Lambs (1988) Thomas HarrisSlaughterhouse-Five (1969) Kurt VonnegutAbout Peter JamesWebsite: https://www.peterjames.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterjames.roygrace/ YouTube ChannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjamesuk/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/interview-peter-james/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss Diamond Dagger winner Peter James, OBE and his contributions to the mystery genre.Discussed and mentionedThe Hawk is Dead (2025) Peter JamesFor 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-peter-james/

Brook and Sarah are joined by mystery expert Frances to discuss other rules of mystery fiction.Discussed and mentionedDashiell Hammett’s Suggestions for Crime Writers: “Suggestions to Detective Story Writers” (New York Evening Post, June 7 & July 5, 1930)(Raymond) Chandler’s Law: First appeared in a letter to The Atlantic Monthly editor Charles W. Morton and is in his essay "The Simple Art of Murder" (The Atlantic Monthly, December 1944)."When in doubt, have a man come through the door with a gun in his hand.”Brian Garfield’s Rules: ‘10 Rules for Suspense Fiction’ Writer’s Digest, February 1973On Writing (2000) Stephen KingElmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Good Writing (2001): Excerpted from the New York Times article, “Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points & Especially Hooptedoodle."“Writing Mysteries” ed. Sue Grafton (2002)Sue Grafton's Philosophy & Approach to Mystery Writing: Writers Digest (2010) InterviewFor 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/mystery-rules-part-2/Related episodesNoir and Hardboiled: part 1 (released May 24, 2022)Noir and Hardboiled: part 2 (released May 31, 2022)Agatha Christie: part 3 (released March 8, 2022)

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the rules of mystery from the Golden Age, including from the Detection Club, S.S. van Dyne, and Raymond Chandler.Discussed and mentionedThe Notebooks of Raymond Chandler (1991) Raymond Chandler"12 Notes on the Mystery Story" (1948) Raymond Chandler"Twenty Rules for Detective Stories" (1928) S.S. Van Dine"10 Commandments for Mystery Fiction" (1929) Ronald KnoxThursday Murder Club (2020) Richard OsmanMarlow Murder Club (2022) Robert ThorogoodOnly Murders in the Building (2021) Disney+/huluRelated EpisodesInteractive Mysteries (released September 29, 2026)Mysteries Without Murder (released September 27, 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/mystery-rules/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah discuss the role that manor houses had in shaping mysteries and a few of their favorite books featuring them.Discussed and mentionedAnd Then There Were None (1939) Agatha ChristieRebecca (1938) Daphne du Maurier"Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) Edgar Allan PoeThe Manor House (2023) Gilly MacmillanThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha ChristieCrooked House (1949) Agatha ChristieThe Secret at Chimneys (1925) Agatha ChristieThe Seven Dials (1929) Agatha ChristieTowards Zero (1944) Agatha ChristieThe Christmas Murder Game (2022) Alexandra BenedictCrooked House (2017 movie)Death at Morning House (2024) Maureen JohnsonCharleton House Mysteries by Kate P AdamsThe Golden Spoon (2023) Jessa MaxwellWuthering Heights (1847) Emily BrontëThe Wife Upstairs (2021) Rachel HawkinsThe Villa (2023) Rachel HawkinsFor 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/manor-house-mysteries/

Brook and Sarah are joined by Jessica from the Cluedunnit Podcast to discuss Young Sherlock and Enola Holmes, and how those productions explore Sherlock's extended family.Discussed and mentionedYoung Sherlock (2026) seriesEnola Holmes (2020, 2022, 2026) filmsEndeavor (2012-2023) seriesInspector Morse (1987-2000) seriesRelated episodesBonus: Young Sherlock (published July 21, 2026)About JessicaCluedunnit PodcastInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsFor 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/enola-holmes-young-sherlock/

Brook and Sarah discuss mysteries where the reader plays the role of sleuth and why these books seem to be enjoying a moment of popularity.Discussed and mentionedCain's Jawbone (1934) Edward Powys MathersSolve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief (2026) Gareth P. JonesSherlock Escape Book Series (2021-2027) various authorsMurdle: Volume 1 (2023) G.T. KarberAll This and More (2024) Peng ShepherdSherlock Bones series (2023-2024) Tim CollinsMini Mystery Series (2024-2026) Marci Kay MonsonThe Killer Isn’t Alice (2026) Iris StarlingFor 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/interactive-mystery-books/

In today's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by Jessica Brody to discuss her new fiction release How to Write a Murder and how she drew on her successful non-fiction books about writing to pen this novel.Discussed and mentionedHow to Write a Murder (2026) Jessica BrodyThe Guest List (2020) Lucy FoleyDeath on the Nile (1937) Agatha ChristieFor 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-jessica-brody-and-how-to-write-a-murder/

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/