Crime novels are fictional books that revolve around a crime, with detective fiction being a well-known type. There are three common types of mystery novels: puzzle mysteries, police procedurals, and hardboiled mysteries. Crime novels often cross genres and remain popular today. Crime novels are fictional books that can be classified in the “mystery” genre, typically […]
Mystery writing has various subgenres with unique characteristics, such as detective type, setting, and problem. Crime is a common theme, but not always illegal. Style also defines genres, with some stories crossing multiple genres. The broad genre of mystery writing has a number of subgenres that have unique and independent characteristics. All mystery genres share […]
The Department of Mysteries is a secretive department within the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter. Employees, called “Unspeakables,” research advanced magic and potentially dangerous items. The department is accessed through a rotating circular room with multiple doors, and contains rooms dedicated to researching complex designs and prophecies. One pivotal room is the Hall of […]
