1.Introduction of the detective 2.Crime and clues 3.Investigation 4.Announcement of the solution 5.Explanation of the solution 6.Denouement PATTERN OF ACTION IN A DETECTIVE STORY

1.The victim 2.The criminal 3.The detective 4.Those threatened by the crime but incapable of solving it FOUR MAIN ROLES IN A DETECTIVE STORY

1.Hard-boiled- tough and gritty mystery that usually incorporates violence and graphic descriptions of crime scenes. 2.Soft-boiled- gentler mystery that may have some violence and a hint of blood, but the description will never be explicit TYPES OF MYSTERIES

3.Cozy- lightest style of mystery- one without blood and gore. - sleuth is a “reluctant” amateur. - protagonist will never be the criminal - murders take place close to home. TYPES OF MYSTERIES

4.Police Procedurals - step-by-step, in-depth look at the personnel and methods used in the investigation of a crime. - detailed info about procedures - protagonist is usually police officer or private detective - balance character and plot TYPES OF MYSTERIES

5.Gothic- supernatural horror - strange or frightening events that take place in mysterious places - combines elements of horror and romance - appreciation of extreme emotion and thrill of fearfulness TYPES OF MYSTERIES