This is the "meat" of the narrative. It involves gathering evidence, interviewing suspects, and dealing with "circumstantial evidence" that might point to a wrongly accused person.
The classic linear path where a crime is committed, evidence is collected, and the criminal is caught. Police Story Narrative
The story should culminate in a "startling and unexpected" resolution where the detective’s superior observation skills finally uncover the truth. Common Structures This is the "meat" of the narrative
The reader should have an "equal opportunity" with the detective to solve the mystery. All clues must be clearly stated. evidence is collected
To build a compelling write-up, focus on these foundational elements: