Share What do you know about mystery?
Save to Folder
This type of mystery would definitely have a quirky detective
Cozy
A drop of blood discovered in the trunk of a car would be an example of this mystery term?
evidence
This type of mystery is rated PG. The murder is shown (but nothing graphic) and they might have some mild language
Soft Boiled
Kunaal hears a scream in the middle of the night and he calls the police because he fears his neighbor is in danger- Name that mystery element!
clue
I tell Nina and Bella to keep the engine running while I go into the bank. When I come out with a bag of money; I tell them to drive. Nina and Bella are now this...
an accomplice
Money, jealousy and anger are all considered what elements of mystery? That's probably why they always look at the family first.
motive
Logan is found at the scene of the crime. He has openly said that he "hates" the victim. However, later on we find out Logan is innocent. What was he?
a red herring
Zach is brought in for questioning because he was caught in a lie during the investigation. Now he is this...
a suspect
Sherlock Holmes, Shaggy & Scooby (ok really Velma), Agent Hotchner- what are they?
Detectives
Chase steals my credit card and begins making a ridiculous amount of purchases racking up a $10,000 Visa bill. He has made me into this mystery element.
A victim
LJ is looking for the person that stole his dog. Near the gate he finds a piece of black fabric. The next day, Haden shows up with a rip in his black hoodie the exact size of the fabric found. What mystery element is best described here?
A breakthrough
This type of mystery would be best for a mature audience (R rated). Graphic violence and the lead detective usually has issues of their own
Hard Boiled
Shows like Law and Order, CSI, NCIS are examples of this type of mystery
Police Procedural
Mrs. Zierk said, "It couldn't have been Rocco, officer. He ws in class with me at the exact time of the crime." I just gave Rocco this mystery element...
an alibi
If the show was about a detective that is trying to catch a serial killer, it would probably be this type of mystery...
Hard Boiled
The entire setting of the book is in an old haunted mansion. What kind of mystery would it most likely be?
Cozy
