Mystery

Mystery fiction is a loosely-defined term that is often used as a synonym of detective fiction — in other words a novel or short story in which a detective (either professional or amateur) solves a crime. The term "mystery fiction" may sometimes be limited to the subset of detective stories in which the emphasis is on the puzzle element and its logical solution (cf. whodunit), as a contrast to hardboiled detective stories which focus on action and gritty realism. However, in more general usage "mystery" may be used to describe any form of crime fiction, even if there is no mystery to be solved ...more

The Death of Mrs. Westaway
Monday's Not Coming
Undead Girl Gang
The Lies They Tell
All of This Is True
How It Happened
Aftermath
Murder on Union Square (Gaslight Mystery, #21)
The Disappearance of Sloane Sullivan
The Devil's Half Mile
What You Want To See (Roxane Weary, #2)
Probable Claws (Mrs. Murphy #27)
Blink
Spectacle Vol. 1
Game of Secrets

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    This illustrated mystery will appeal to comic book fans and anyone who appreciates an unconventional whodunit.

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    Author of Before I Go to Sleep

    S J Watson was born in the UK, lives in London and worked in the NHS for a number of years.

    In 2011 Watson's debut novel, Before I Go to Sleep, was released to critical acclaim. It has now been published in over 40 languages, and has become an international bestseller, winning numerous awards.

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