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A cozy mystery is full of clues and plot but is not loaded with action. It is an intelligent mind game between the criminal and the detective.
A hardboiled detective mystery is a different type a mystery. A hardboiled detective mystery is very different from a cozy mystery because a hardboiled detective mystery has a lot of nonstop thrilling action. In a hardboiled detective mystery, the scene would take place in a setting where the victim would have to go alone. A hardboiled detective mystery is described as tough.
A police procedural is another type of mystery. This kind of mystery includes a lot of police department rules, like making sure the accused has been given all of his or her rights. In a police procedural mystery, the detective is a police officer.
An amateur detective mystery is another type of mystery. In an amateur detective mystery, the detective is someone who becomes involved in the plot by accident. The detective in these types of mysteries doesn't follow the same rules as the police. The detective in these types of mysteries usually has good common sense.
The setting is also an important part of a mystery because the setting specifies where and when the story takes place. The setting can be at any time, any place, and anywhere, but the author makes sure that the inventions fit the time frame. If something is in the story that had not been invented at that time, the story will sound false.
Another important part of a mystery is danger to the detective or the main character who is trying to solve the mystery. In a cozy mystery, the setting is very peaceful and the setting lures the reader into a good mood. The mood is usually broken by the disturbance of the scene of the crime.
Another major part of a mystery is the motive. Motive is an important part because mysteries that do not have good motives sound made up or foolish. For example, when someone gets caught, he or she must have a good reason for committing the crime. If he or she does not have a good reason for doing the crime, then it is not a very good mystery.
In order to capture the suspect, you have to find clues. Clues are a major part of a mystery. Clues can help capture the criminal and pinpoint his or her doings. Clues are like the pieces to a puzzle. Without accurate clues, a mystery can not be solved.
A mystery is like a game with the author against the reader. The reader must try to figure out the author's scheme. The author must try to prevent the reader from finding out his or her scheme.
A mystery usually directs readers in the wrong direction. The false clues are called "red herrings." Red herrings make solving a mystery more difficult to solve, and that makes it more fun. People like reading mysteries because it is fun to find out who committed the crime. A good mystery provides a great challenge.