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TV Series Review

TV Series Review: The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014 – Present)

“The Brokenwood Mysteries” is a New Zealand television series that premiered in 2014. The show follows Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) as he investigates various crimes in the small, fictional town of Brokenwood. The series follows Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea), a veteran detective who arrives in the town of Brokenwood to investigate a murder. He is joined by Detective Kristin … Continue reading TV Series Review: The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014 – Present)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2005)

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is a novel written by Swedish author Stieg Larsson. The book was published in 2005, and it is the first book in the Millennium series. The novel is a crime thriller that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate the disappearance of a young girl. The novel begins with Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist, being … Continue reading Book Review: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2005)

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Reading Lists

Reading List: 10 Honkaku Mysteries

Honkaku mystery books are a genre of mystery fiction that originated in Japan and is characterized by a focus on logic and puzzle-solving. The term “honkaku” roughly translates to “authentic” or “genuine” in English, and is used to describe mysteries that emphasize the importance of clues, evidence, and deduction. Honkaku mysteries typically feature intricate plots that challenge the reader to solve the mystery alongside the … Continue reading Reading List: 10 Honkaku Mysteries

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015)

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins is a psychological thriller that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The novel follows Rachel Watson, a woman who has recently divorced her husband, Tom, after he cheated on her with his now-wife, Anna. Rachel is an alcoholic and spends her days riding the train, watching the houses and people go by. She becomes particularly fixated … Continue reading Book Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Sweetness at the Bottom of a Pie by Alan Bradley (2009)

Introduction The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley is the first novel in the Flavia de Luce mystery series. The book is set in the year 1950 and follows the story of an eleven-year-old girl, Flavia de Luce, who is an amateur sleuth with a passion for chemistry. Flavia lives with her father and two sisters at Buckshaw, a decaying estate … Continue reading Book Review: The Sweetness at the Bottom of a Pie by Alan Bradley (2009)

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (2006)

Sharp Objects is a psychological thriller written by Gillian Flynn. The book was published in 2006 and is Flynn’s debut novel. The story follows Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist who returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls. Camille is a journalist who is struggling to make a name for herself. When two young girls are murdered in her hometown, her … Continue reading Book Review: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (2006)

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Essay

The Impact of Edgar Wallace on the Mystery & Thriller Genres

Edgar Wallace, born in 1875, was a British author, journalist, and playwright who left an indelible mark on the mystery genre. He was a prolific writer, producing over 170 books, 24 plays, and countless short stories, many of which revolved around crime and detective work. Wallace’s influence on the mystery genre is significant, as he helped to create and popularize many of the tropes and … Continue reading The Impact of Edgar Wallace on the Mystery & Thriller Genres

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Religious Body by Catherine Aird (1966)

Catherine Aird is the pen name of author Kinn Hamilton McIntosh, who was born on June 20, 1930, in Huddersfield, England. Aird is a British crime fiction writer best known for her series of novels featuring Detective Inspector C.D. Sloan. Her first novel, The Religious Body, was published in 1966 and introduced the character of Sloan. Aird has written over 20 novels in the series, … Continue reading Book Review: The Religious Body by Catherine Aird (1966)

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How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Introduction The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, which refers to the period between the two World Wars, witnessed the emergence of several women writers who made significant contributions to the mystery genre. These women writers challenged the male-dominated landscape of detective fiction, and their works continue to inspire readers and writers today. This essay aims to explore the best women mystery writers of the Golden … Continue reading How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

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Short Stories

Short Story Saturday: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe (1841)

“The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar Allan Poe is considered to be one of the first detective stories ever written, and its impact on the mystery genre cannot be overstated. The story was first published in 1841 and introduced readers to the brilliant detective C. Auguste Dupin, who uses his remarkable powers of deduction to solve a baffling and gruesome murder. Poe’s story … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe (1841)

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