The Game's Afoot: Mysterious Mysterium

By Jennifer David Hesse Ah, mysteries. They add such interest to life. And such fun. As a mystery writer and long-time mystery reader, I’ve given quite a bit of thought to the appeal of this genre. As I’ve written before, I think we’re drawn to mysteries because of our fascination with the unknown. It all starts with the great mysteries of the Universe and our desire to have some level of control in a chaotic, often mystifying world. We want to figure out the truth, solve the problem, s...