Clue (book series)

The Clue book series is a collection of mystery novels based on the popular board game of the same name, Clue (known as Cluedo outside of North America). The series primarily targets a young adult audience, adapting the core elements of the board game – a murder, six suspects, nine rooms, and various weapons – into longer, more complex narratives.

The books typically involve the recurring characters from the board game: Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Professor Plum. They are often portrayed as teenagers or young adults, involved in mysterious events taking place at Tudor Mansion or other locations loosely inspired by the game's setting.

Different authors have contributed to the Clue book series over the years, resulting in varying writing styles and interpretations of the characters. The series has seen different incarnations and formats, including choose-your-own-adventure style books where the reader can influence the outcome of the story. The plots generally revolve around solving a crime, often a murder, using clues scattered throughout the story. The reader is encouraged to deduce the culprit, weapon, and location, mirroring the gameplay of the original board game. While the core mechanics of the board game are consistently present, the Clue book series expands upon the characters and their relationships, offering deeper backstories and motivations than those presented in the game.