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Old 09-27-2009, 06:59 AM   #9
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My biggest issue with many mysteries is that it is almost impossible to figure it out... because the detective knows information that is not revealed...
That is regarded as "not playing fair" when it comes to good detective stories. The reader should always have access to the same clues as the detective, and have as fair a chance of "solving" the crime.
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