Sophie Mattis Crime Blog
Why We Love Small UK Town More Than Big City My...
One of the main reasons why small town crime mysteries succeed is because of the comfort and familiarity that the settings offer. They are instantly recognisable, particularly in British crime...
Why We Love Small UK Town More Than Big City My...
One of the main reasons why small town crime mysteries succeed is because of the comfort and familiarity that the settings offer. They are instantly recognisable, particularly in British crime...
Psychological Crime Fiction vs Police Procedura...
The first difference that is going to be seen is the "who" and the "how" of the story. When it comes to the police procedural, the focus is always on...
Psychological Crime Fiction vs Police Procedura...
The first difference that is going to be seen is the "who" and the "how" of the story. When it comes to the police procedural, the focus is always on...
Why I’m Drawn to Crime Stories Set in Quiet Places
I’ve learned something about my own reading over the years, something that has only come to my attention recently. Regardless of how many exciting, quick-paced thrillers I read, I always...
Why I’m Drawn to Crime Stories Set in Quiet Places
I’ve learned something about my own reading over the years, something that has only come to my attention recently. Regardless of how many exciting, quick-paced thrillers I read, I always...
Why Secrets are the Real Villains in Mystery No...
In the end, mystery novels teach us that secrets are destructive in and of themselves. They alienate us from others and create walls around us. When the detective finally solves...
Why Secrets are the Real Villains in Mystery No...
In the end, mystery novels teach us that secrets are destructive in and of themselves. They alienate us from others and create walls around us. When the detective finally solves...
Slow Burn Romance in Crime Fiction: Why We Enjo...
The slow burn romance. That understated emotional connection between characters that develops over pages and often books. Not love at first sight. Not instant romance. But something more. Something that...
Slow Burn Romance in Crime Fiction: Why We Enjo...
The slow burn romance. That understated emotional connection between characters that develops over pages and often books. Not love at first sight. Not instant romance. But something more. Something that...
What Makes a Crime Story Feel Unsettling Withou...
Stories that use atmosphere, psychology, and suggestion to build tension have a far more lasting impact on me than anything explicit could hope to achieve. They linger with me because...
What Makes a Crime Story Feel Unsettling Withou...
Stories that use atmosphere, psychology, and suggestion to build tension have a far more lasting impact on me than anything explicit could hope to achieve. They linger with me because...