Sophie Mattis Mystery Blog
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...
What I Notice Most When Reading Police Procedurals
The element of the lead detective is, above all other elements, where I focus my attention. Not the lead detectives’ rank, or how brilliant he/she is, but how the lead...
What I Notice Most When Reading Police Procedurals
The element of the lead detective is, above all other elements, where I focus my attention. Not the lead detectives’ rank, or how brilliant he/she is, but how the lead...
Why Not Knowing Everything Makes a Mystery More...
Mysteries that resist complete explanation respect the intelligence of the reader and the complexity of truth. They remind us that understanding is rarely total and that uncertainty can be deeply...
Why Not Knowing Everything Makes a Mystery More...
Mysteries that resist complete explanation respect the intelligence of the reader and the complexity of truth. They remind us that understanding is rarely total and that uncertainty can be deeply...
Why Character Matters More Than Action in the C...
The characters in the crime books I enjoy the most are multi-dimensional. They have a history and a reality that impacts the way they act and react. So when something...
Why Character Matters More Than Action in the C...
The characters in the crime books I enjoy the most are multi-dimensional. They have a history and a reality that impacts the way they act and react. So when something...