Aidan from Mysteries Ahoy! briefly explains what a locked room mystery is and what its distinctive elements are.

Books for adults referenced in this episode:

The Black Spectacles by John Dickson Carr

The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (a short story in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes)

Books for middle grade readers referenced in this episode:

The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat by Enid Blyton

First Class Murder by Robin Stevens

Get a Clue, Dad! is a podcast where a tween and her dad discuss mystery novels aimed at middle grade readers. In episode three, MJ and her dad, Aidan, discuss First Class Murder by Robin Stevens.

First Class Murder is the third novel in the Wells and Wong mystery series. Set in the 1930s, this story sees our young sleuths traveling on the famous Orient Express with Hazel's father. When they hear news of a foreign spy aboard, they decide they will find them but before that happens they happen upon a murder!

The discussion is split into two parts. We start with a spoiler-free conversation before we dish everything after the spoiler warning drops.

Aidan from Mysteries Ahoy! briefly explains what a closed circle mystery is and what its distinctive elements are.

Books for adults referenced in this episode:

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie

Books for middle grade readers referenced in this episode:

Murder is Bad Manners by Robin Stevens

Poison is Not Polite by Robin Stevens

Blog posts referenced in this episode:

Five to Try: And Then There Were None Homages (Mysteries Ahoy!)