Clue Books series in a nutshell is a world where every party ends in chaos, every guest has a motive, and every mystery keeps you scratching your head and laughing at the same time.
These books are a wild, hilarious take on murder mysteries—except no one actually dies (permanently, anyway), and half the fun is figuring out how Mr. Boddy manages to survive again.
Plot of Clue Mystery Books
Let’s talk about Mr. Boddy for a second. He’s rich, he’s charming, and he has a very questionable taste in friends. Why questionable? Well, let’s meet them:
These “friends” constantly steal from each other, lie, cheat, and sometimes even try to kill Mr. Boddy—but hey, they still show up for dinner parties. Why? Because Mr. Boddy is loaded, and apparently, free food and drama are worth the hassle.
Each book in the series is a collection of mini-mysteries where readers get to play detective. You’ll encounter everything from stolen jewels and secret passages to invisible cats and screaming skeletons. And yes, every story ends with Mr. Boddy “dying” in some ridiculous way—only to pop back up in the next book as if nothing happened. (What’s his secret? Immortality? Luck? Just a really good health insurance plan?)
And the best part? . Clue Books like a murder mystery dinner theater—but with way more plot twists and zero actual deaths.
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Cluedo Book Characters:
- Mr. Reginald Boddy– He is the central figure in the stories, and many (mostly) the victim of the “murder” mysteries. He is wealthy man who seems genuinely fond of his friends, despite their suspicious nature and frequent attempts to harm or steal from him.
Always survives the apparent “murders” at the end of each book. - Mrs. White– She is Mr. Boddy’s bitter maid, hates being a maid and working for Mr. Boddy, skilled at pretending to like her job in front of Mr. Boddy, masking her true feelings.
Her bitterness makes her a prime suspect in many scenarios. - Mrs. Peacock– A guest in Mr. Boddy’s circle of friends, obsessed with proper manners and etiquette.
Frequently accuses others of rudeness, making her interactions with them sharp and critical. - Miss Scarlet– The glamorous , often she is vain and self-absorbed, making her suspicious when beauty or charm is a factor in the mysteries.
Her vanity often draws attention to her during investigations. - Mr. Green– A ambitious businessman, somewhat aggressive, he’s not above using tactics to get ahead.
Often suspicious due to his manipulative tendencies. - Professor Plum– The absent-minded intellectual, brilliant but, frequently forgetting important details or losing track of his thoughts.
His forgetfulness often gets him entangled in the mysteries. - Colonel Mustard– The military man with a flair for drama, obsessed with dueling and personal honor.
Always looking for excuses to challenge others to duels, which often creates comedic tension.
Clue Books in Order
1. Who Killed Mr. Boddy? (1992)
The story is of April Fool’s prank gone wrong. Introduces Mr. Boddy and his “friends,” all of whom are clearly suspicious characters. A “missing” cake during a party, later revealed to be an elaborate prank. Stolen jewelry that turns out to be hidden in a guest’s pocket. A game of hide-and-seek that leads to Mr. Boddy being “killed” with a rubber knife. It sets the series’ tone, with characters constantly accusing each other of foul play.
2. The Secret Secret Passage (1992)
This book focuses on the discovery of secret tunnels and rooms in Mr. Boddy’s mansion. A hidden treasure map that leads to one of the tunnels. Characters overhearing conversations through the passageways, leading to misinterpreted accusations. A “ghost” that turns out to be someone sneaking around using the secret passages. Ends with a dramatic escape through one of the passages during a staged “murder.”
3. The Case of the Invisible Cat (1992)
A series of strange occurrences revolve around an “invisible” cat. Scratches appearing on furniture with no visible culprit, food disappearing from plates mid-meal. Meowing heard in empty rooms. The climax reveals that the “invisible cat” was actually a clever trick involving mirrors and a real (but sneaky) cat.
4. Mystery at the Masked Ball (1993)
Mr. Boddy hosts a lavish masked ball where identities are hidden, creating confusion. A stolen necklace that is found in someone’s mask. A dance partner switcheroo, leading to misunderstandings. A mysterious masked figure who isn’t on the guest list. The climax features an unmasking scene that exposes the thief and the impostor.
5. Midnight Phone Calls (1994)
This is a christmas-themed mystery begins with characters receiving strange, anonymous phone calls late at night. Tracking down the source of a stolen present. A Christmas dinner mystery involving a missing turkey and sabotaged decorations. The Christmas story ends with a surprise gift exchange and the revelation that the midnight caller was Mr. Boddy testing their loyalty.
6. Booby-Trapped! (1994)
This book have a series of traps set to catch thieves in Mr. Boddy’s mansion, which backfire, identifying who tampered with a trapdoor. Resolving an “accidental” injury caused by a spring-loaded chair. Finding out who back stabbed to make the task dangerous, ends with Mr. Boddy narrowly escaping a real trap set by someone with a grudge.
7. The Picture-Perfect Crime (1994)
It revolves around stolen artwork and altered photographs, finding a forgery among Mr. Boddy’s collection. A photo that reveals an incriminating clue in the background and that conceals a hidden safe. The resolution ties all the stories together with a surprising confession.
8. The Clue in the Shadows (1995)
Mysteries in this story involve shadows and lighting creating deceptive scenes. A shadow on the wall that points to the wrong culprit. A lantern that mysteriously goes out during a key moment, a game of shadow puppets that provides an important clue.
9. Mystery in the Moonlight (1995)
It is Valentine’s Day-themed mystery. Features romantic subplots and moonlit escapades. Un wrapping a series of love letters to find the sender’s identity, a treasure hunt sabotaged by someone playing with the clues, involving fake roses and a stolen box of chocolates.
10. The Screaming Skeleton (1995)
It is based on Halloween and Thanksgiving themes. A skeleton costume used to frighten guests. A “haunted” room with eerie noises. A missing pumpkin pie that turns up in an unexpected place.
11. Death by Candlelight (1995)
Candles and shadows play key roles in the mysteries. A candlelit dinner where a key clue is hidden in the wax. A note written in invisible ink revealed by candle flame. A power outage that leads to a theft in the dark.
12. The Haunted Gargoyle (1995)
The centerpiece of this book is a gargoyle statue that seems to be cursed. The statue “moving” from its pedestal. Strange noises emanating from inside the statue.
The revelation of a hidden compartment within the gargoyle.
13. Revenge of the Mummy (1996)
The mysteries in this book revolve around a mummy exhibit brought to the mansion. A “cursed” object that keeps disappearing. Footprints leading to a sarcophagus. A riddle in hieroglyphics provides a clue.
14. The Dangerous Diamond (1996)
The theft of a valuable diamond sets off a chain of events, including searching the culprit who switched the diamond with a fake. Here traps are set to catch the thief in the act. A misdirect that leads to a surprising confession.
15. The Vanishing Vampire (1997)
A vampire theme dominates the book, with characters dressing up and playing roles. A stolen cloak tied to the vampire disguise. Mysterious bite marks found on a guest. A case of mistaken identity during a vampire game.
16. Danger After Dark (1997)
Nighttime mischief and crimes take center stage. A midnight heist foiled by a hidden alarm. A game of flashlight tag that uncovers a key clue. A “missing” guest who is actually hiding in plain sight.
17. The Clue in the Crystal Ball (1997)
Focuses on a fortune-teller’s crystal ball and cryptic predictions. A stolen crystal ball replaced with a fake. A prophecy that seems to come true, leading to chaos. A trick involving a hidden compartment in the ball.
18. Footprints in the Fog (1997)
The foggy setting adds suspense to the mysteries. Footprints leading to an unexpected culprit. A foggy night used as cover for a theft. A game of hide-and-seek with clues obscured by the mist.
Who should read it?
- If you enjoy solving puzzles and playing detective, you’ll have a blast.
- Love quirky characters, ridiculous scenarios, and clever twists?
- It’s lighthearted enough for younger readers.
Similar Books
- Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol
- Murder Most Unladylike series by Robin Stevens
- The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
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There are 18 books in Clue Mystery Books series as mentioned above.
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