Mystery is a type of fiction in which a detective, or other professional, solves a crime or series of crimes. Cozy Mystery: A low stakes mystery set in a small town. A crime fiction that gives readers a chance to delight in vicariously solving a murder—without graphic violence or sex. Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. Detective/Private Investigator: Classic mystery novels where the protagonist is either asked to or volunteers to solve a crime or series of crimes. Police Procedural: A police detective following the law to solve a high stakes crime. Typically graphic in its descriptions of violence. Thriller: Features a high stakes plot that elicits anxiety where the goal is often to prevent a crime versus solve a crime. Noir: A stylized mystery with a cynical protagonist. |
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