Detective Story Elements

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Mystery -

solving the mystery is a challenge to the reader as well as the detective. Often a murder or large theft

Suspense -

the protagonist should get stuck in a couple of impossible-seeming situations and experience obstacles

Solution -

A satisfactory resolution in which the mystery is solved and the motive is clear. This shouldn’t come too early

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