Detektivromane
Detektivromane, also known as mystery novels or crime fiction, are a genre of fiction characterized by a central puzzle or crime, typically a murder or theft, which is investigated and solved by a detective. The narrative usually follows the detective's process of gathering clues, interviewing suspects, and deducing the truth. This genre often features a closed circle of suspects, a limited timeframe, and a surprising resolution where the seemingly innocent are revealed as guilty and vice versa.
The origins of the modern detective novel are often traced back to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders
Key elements commonly found in detective fiction include the brilliant but often flawed detective, a cast of