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.

Aug 23, 2009 - Marilyn Michaud

Where did detective fiction come from -- specifically Sherlock Holmes? How did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle discover him? What did Mr. Doyle think of his creation?

Jul 8, 2006 - Sandy Mitchell

Solving mysteries, unravelling murders and catching criminals: everyone loves a great detective story and here are the best of the crime classics...

Dec 15, 2010 - Kim Edwards

Hard-boiled detectives are individuals living outside the bounds of society. Often violent and morose, they nonetheless project an irresistible freedom from conformity.

Aug 23, 2009 - Marilyn Michaud

More than 50 years after his death, Dashiell Hammett is still highly regarded for his hard-boiled detective novels that came from his own experiences.

Jan 9, 2012 - Alexis J Hyatt

Murder mysteries, crime thrillers, police dramas or whodunnits: who are the best fictional detectives in literature and who's your favorite literary sleuth?

Feb 17, 2011 - Kim Edwards

Does the detective crime genre have anything to offer today's teen readers? Here are some compelling reasons for teens to sleuth out a detective mystery.

Jul 27, 2010 - Francine Morrissette

Crime fiction readers and fans of popular television detective series can visit the sites where their fictional characters lived and worked.

May 14, 2011 - Kathleen Duffy

Eating disorders are becoming increasingly common: 25% of those with anorexia nervosa die as a result of the disease. Learn how to recognize the symptoms.

Jul 21, 2011 - Natalie Champagne

Fans of the Nancy Drew detective series or Encyclopedia Brown books should check out the young P.I.s in these detective books - who draw their style from film noir movies

Mar 10, 2010 - Michael Jung

One of the world's most famous fictional detectives is Hercule Poirot, created by the British writer Agatha Christie in 1920 and still popular around the world.

Mar 12, 2010 - Susan Huebert

Edgar Allan Poe is considered the father of the detective story. He developed for the first time many techniques used in the modern detective genre.

Jan 24, 2011 - Vickie Britton

In 1841, American poet and writer, Edgar Allan Poe, created his clever logician, C. Auguste Dupin. With three short stories featuring Dupin, Poe birthed modern mystery.

Mar 15, 2010 - Jason Parent

In his Flavia de Luce series Alan Bradley has created a rich throwback to the golden-age of detective fiction, and much else besides.

Oct 4, 2011 - Ralph Connolly

This 1986 Disney movie returns to DVD with a new exciting bonus feature. This is a fun film for all ages and enjoyable for both boys and girls.

Apr 8, 2010 - Francine Brokaw

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency stars Jill Scott and is based on the best-selling novels. The bonus features in this set are outstanding.

Sep 4, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Francois Vidocq (1775-1857), called the Father of the Detective Story genre, had a misspent youth, helped create the Sureté, and promoted prison reform.

Mar 8, 2011 - Denise Larson