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Emma Page's Final Moments has its moments but overall it makes a trite, somewhat predictable detective story. It's like vanilla ice cream - It is ice cream, but plain.

The scent of sausage is in the air and Jack Russell, dog detective, is on the case.

Colin Cotterill has produced an unlikely hero in Dr Siri , the National Coroner for newly socialist 1976 Laos, giving readers a new series of detective stories to savour.

Mystery stories are intriguing. Detectives, strangers, ghosts,unsolved police cases, unexpected events, are subjects that absorb readers into their enticing webs.

Kirk Douglas stars in an absorbing police drama about a day in the life a of a cynical, overstressed dectective who's on the verge of an emotional breakdown.

Crime fiction is a rich and varied genre and the detective novel is a classic form of story telling. Here are some fine examples of this vibrant branch of literature.

In detective movies, the person solving the crime is usually more important to the story than the crime itself.

Life and works of American writer Dashiell Hammett, founder of hard-boiled detective stories, best known for crime novel, The Maltese Falcon, also a blockbuster film.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has moved far beyond his role of the innocent alien Tommy, and has become quite comfortable in characters with darkness and angst.

Two veteran police detectives and two younger officers search for a vigilante killer who leaves poems about the victims at the scene of each crime.

A young detective inspired by Sherlock Holmes solves crimes while trying to undercover a greater mystery.

Five young students with special talents help the dead achieve final peace in this quirky manga series.

Dan Simmons, a well-known author of many science fiction works, introduced a new anti-hero in Hard Case, published by St. Martin's Minotaur in 2001.

Two veteran police detectives search for a vigilante serial killer in New York City.

Detective fiction has not changed much since its inception. This essay will provide a brief history of the genre and an overview of how to distinguish between the styles.

The 39 Clues competition continues with the release of the latest book in the series, new 39 Clues game cards and ongoing games and puzzles online.

Roman Polanski's classic defies detective film conventions with its artistic integrity and its emotionally satisfying story

Brief biography of Dorothy L. Sayers, detective novelist famous for Wimsey series, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. She was also translator, and a poet.

With quirky humour and a fascinating young heroine, readers will be hooked from the opening pages until the mystery of the body in the cucumber patch is finally solved.

Stumptown, a new series published by Oni Press, embraces its noir detective roots, bringing a classic feel and meticulous detail.

The all-powerful MPAA ratings board determines who in America shall see a movie in its theatrical release.

Brief biography of English crime and mystery writer Wilkie Collins, best known for The Moonstone.

Edgar Allan Poe lived a fascinating life, as fascinating as the tales he wove. He undoubtedly mastered the art of irony and writing psychological thrillers.

The 19th century was a time of great social and intellectual change. Many new topics were discussed, such as the sufferings of the poor or cruelty in everyday life.

Zack Snyder shows the dark side of heroes in stunning high definition with this faithful adaption of the classic comic book Watchmen.

Did the illustrious pair meet at a posh London hotel? The Influence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Scotland is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the South. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

A Catered Murder is a light crime story with a fast-moving plot, several characters that serve as potential suspects, and unlikely detect

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Called the "Birthplace of Presidents" the Commonwealth of Virginia has provided eight men to the highest office in the land. Discover the homes of Numbers 3, 4 and 5.

The second X-Files film fails to scale the heights reached by the best of its television predecessor.

Impressive visuals almost make up for the lack of fresh ideas found in Renaissance.

Brief biography of Anglo-Irish author, philosopher, and playwright Iris Murdoch, an important writer of her generation, known for The Bell and Under the Net.

China's turbulent past casts a long shadow as enigmatic Inspector Chen reluctantly takes on a baffling murder case.

Nigel Molesworth, hero of the hilarious series by Geoffrey Willans and Ronald Searle, is everything a schoolboy shouldn't be - irreverent, cynical, mordant and amoral.

Understanding genres enables a writer to focus his work in a certain direction.

In a satirical near-future where 'you're fired' is a discarded phrase, sometimes the most successful members of society are those who work against it

A review of Dreamspinner Press' Christmas Dreams anthology released to warm up your festive season with a huge selection of gay interest stories, but is it worth reading?

Ngaio Marsh blends murder, religion and skulduggery into a puzzling mix in this 1930s whodunnit.

Considering key elements in storytelling such as voice, point of view (POV), active verbs, showing, and uncluttering your fiction will increase your ability to publish.

James W. Fuerst's novel Huge, his first, is largely well done, but suffers under an albeit unfair comparison with J.D. Salinger's iconic The Catcher in the Rye.

With the new trailer appearing before The Dark Knight, everyone wants to know about Watchmen. This article introduces some of the key concepts of the Graphic Novel.

Prolific writer John Harvey has freed his faithful protagonist Charlie Resnick from the confines of his own stereotype, remerging as Frank Elder in Harvey's latest works.

Loren Coleman is one of the world's leading cryptozoologists. He's researched and investigated sightings of Bigfoot, the Yeti, Thunderbirds, Black Panthers and Loch Ness.

London's literary trail includes the Sherlock Holmes Museum and the Charles Dickens Museum where visitors will find plenty to stir the imagination.

Here are eight steps to help construct your mystery

While bookreaders often delight in the printed dissections provided by industry standards, sometimes time constraints make quick online review options a better fit.

"Professor Layton and the Curious Village" is a puzzle-solving game for Nintendo DS that is not intended to be finished in a day.

Brief biography and books of Ray Bradbury, one of the founders of modern science fiction, best known for Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and other sci-fi novels.

The story's viewpoint can be told from several perspectives and which one you choose can be critical to how your story comes across.