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The Amateur Sleuth Trope: Crafting Compelling Characters and Stories
This is post 2 of 6 in the series “Cozy Mystery Tropes” Cozy Mystery Tropes: Hallmarks of a Beloved Genre The Amateur Sleuth Trope: Crafting Compelling Characters and Stories The Quaint Setting: The Heart of Every Cozy Mystery The Eccentric Sidekick: More Than Just Comic Relief A Community Teeming with Secrets: Crafting an Interwoven Cozy Mystery The Murder with a Twist: Adding Depth to Cozy Mystery Murders The amateur sleuth is a beloved staple of mystery fiction, offering readers relatable protagonists, intriguing plots, and a delightful escape into the world of crime-solving. Unlike professional detectives or law enforcement officers, amateur sleuths rely on their wits, unique skills, and community connections…