Murders take place close to home.
This is a mystery with a bit of an edge. There may be some violence, a hint of blood and a more sinister overtone, but there are often wonderfully comic moments throughout. As the term implies, this type of mystery packs more of a punch than a cozy, but is not too tough and graphic in tone and description. As the term suggests, this mystery features a policeman or detective who is responsible for solving the crime. Describes mysteries which are set in time periods prior to current day.