The crime genre
What is fiction about?
What is crimes, detection, criminals and motives?
Does crime fiction follow a set pattern?
What is yes it follows conventions and structure?
Why are idyllic small towns used in crime fiction?
What is to contrast with brutal crimes?
Typical main character in crime fiction?
What is a loner with a troubled past and a strong sense of justice?
What is a deduction?
What is using logic and observation to find the truth?
How many crime fiction books are bought in the UK each year?
What is 21 million?
Why is crime fiction comforting according to P.D James?
What is because murderers are brought to justice?
Why are big cities often used?
What is showing social contrast and diversity?
What makes hardboiled detectives unique?
What is though, drinking, working alone and using violence when needed?
What is a "red herring"?
What is a false clue designed to mislead the reader?
Who are main readers of crime fiction?
What is women? (80%)
What does crime fiction say about individuals?
What is one person make a difference?
What is a symbolic landscape?
What is a setting that reflects social problems?
Can the killer be the protagonist?
What is yes, Dexter?
What is a "reveal"?
What is a plot twist?
Why do women enjoy crime fiction according to Melanie McGrath?
What is reduces real-life anxiety about danger for men?
What sense does crime fiction give the reader?
What is reassurance and order?
What is a locked room mystery?
What is a crime in a sealed space where people can't escape?
Why are intelligent killers fascinating?
What is because they feel less like us and more like fiction?
What is push effect?
What is speeding up the plot?
What type of crime fiction do many women prefer?
What is gory and ruthless variations?
What issues can crime fiction help discuss?
What is societal problems like trafficking and violence?
What can the setting create?
What is atmosphere, conflict or character insight?
What trait do most protagonists share?
What is curiosity that pulls them into drama?
What is pull effect?
What is slowing the plot?