Mystery fiction is a genre of literature that focuses on the investigation of a crime or a puzzle. It typically features a detective or an amateur sleuth as the main character, who sets out to solve the mystery through the use of clues and deduction. Mystery fiction can take various forms, including classic whodunits, police procedurals, cozy mysteries, and hard-boiled detective stories.
In a mystery fiction, the story usually starts with a crime or a puzzle being presented to the reader. The protagonist then sets out to solve it, often encountering various obstacles and red herrings along the way. The climax of the story usually involves the detective revealing the solution to the mystery, often with a surprising twist or revelation.
Mystery fiction has been popular for centuries, with notable examples including the works of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Raymond Chandler.