mystery story

Noun

Meaning

a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

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I have written a few children's books. The first book that I wrote was for children. It was called "The Package", and it was a mystery story in pictures. It had no words. Laurie Anderson

The promos with all of the beautiful women probably attracted some men, but the mystery story line is pretty cool. It's got that dark edge, and people will watch anything funny. James Denton

Maybe I will write a memoir, perhaps I'll do some essays, or maybe I will write a mystery story. David Herbert Donald

Because the themes, the issues they deal with within the confines of a mystery story are universal. Source: Internet

It's possibly Kennedy's least known mystery story, and an unusual feature is that it is clearly aimed at young readers. Source: Internet

In his short, troubled life Edgar Allan Poe originated the mystery story, brought new psychological depth to the tale of horror, and made inimitable contributions to Romantic poetry and literary criticism. Source: Internet

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