3 Reasons Why Fictional Sleuths Can Never Take True Vacations (an Encore)

by Kathy (K.B.) Owen ~ Ahh, May is here; time to think about our summer vacations. But sadly fictional sleuths can never take true vacations. Here’s why…

Just like everyone else, our sleuth (amateur or otherwise) is more than ready to leave the hustle and bustle behind and relax, dig toes in the sand, perhaps sip a cool beverage beside the water. Not a care in the world.

Nope. Not gonna happen. The mystery writer is there to ruthlessly yank that illusion away. Bwahaha. 

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