Zero can be considered the point at which a crime occurred. It may be murder, kidnapping, assault or theft. The point in time at which it took place is most important both in real life and in fiction. This zero hour or zero point is the moment in time when the investigation begins. Events leading up to it , also called the backstory, must be … Continue reading “Z” is for Zero — A to Z Blogging Challenge
Why are detective stories the most popular genre in fiction? What makes them so popular? Escapism Crime fiction often has a faster pace than other genres. You can lose yourself in a page-turner and forget everything else. Puzzle solving Detective stories with their clues, alibis and red herrings pose a mental challenge. You might enjoy the intellectual puzzle and try to solve the mystery. Human … Continue reading “Y” is for whY
Something readers of crime fiction expect from every book in the genre is one or more plot twists. The unexpected occurrences over the course of time keep you turning pages until you reach the end. Of course, you expect the author to come up with plausible explanations for the twists and turns in the plot. Continue reading “X” is for uneXpected — A to Z Blogging Challenge
Conventional weapons can be firearms like pistols, revolvers, shotguns etc. They can be the sharp edged kind like daggers, knives and swords. When there is an intention to wound or kill , any object if sharp or heavy enough, can become a weapon. Detective novels as well as true crime stories show you how creative people can be in their choice of weapon. Let’s not … Continue reading “W” is for Weapon — A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022
My theme for this years A to Z Blogging Challenge is Elements of Crime Fiction. My topic for today is VICTIM The identity of the murder victim is the first thing that needs to be established in a murder investigation. The victim’s backstory, personality, hopes and fears are all pointers towards the murderer’s identity and the motive for the crime. Continue reading “V” is for Victim — A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022
My theme for the A to Z Blogging Challenge this year is Elements of Crime Fiction. My topic for today is UNSOLVED MYSTERIES Certain intriguing events occur for which there is no logical explanation exists. They remain unsolved despite the best efforts of authorities and individuals. The disappearance of author Agatha Christie for some days without explanation is one such occurrence. To this day fans … Continue reading “U” is for Unsolved Mysteries — A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022
My theme for the A to Z Blogging Challenge is Elements of Crime Fiction. My topic for today is TRUE CRIME Sometime or the other you must have heard that “Truth is stranger than fiction“. This holds very true for crime. True crime can be more strange and unbelievable than any made up story. This explains why authors often base their stories on true events. Continue reading “T” is for True Crime — A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022
My topic for this year’s A to Z Blogging Challenge is Elements of Crime Fiction My topic for today is SETTING The setting or background of a detective story is a very important component. It determines the kind of people the victim and perpetrator will be. The setting will also determine the weapon used and the type of investigation. My favourite setting is the English … Continue reading S is for Setting–A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022
My topic for this year’s A to Z Blogging Challenge is Elements of Crime Fiction My topic for today is: ROMANCE A thread of romance runs parallel to the main story in many detective novels. A love interest can blossom between amateur sleuths or suspects or witnesses. Some detectives are portrayed as being suave and handsome so that an attraction develops with a young woman … Continue reading “R” is for Romance–A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022
What? When? Where? Why? Who? Why and how was the crime committed? Who or what was the victim? The answers to these two questions or the journey towards finding these answers leads to the identity of the perpetrator. In murder mysteries, it is often seen that the backstory of the victim provides several leads to the killer. Continue reading “Q” is for Questions–A to Z Blogging Challenge 2022–Elements of Crime Fiction
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