Crime Fiction

  • Genre

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Crime Fiction

Description

Crime fiction is a genre of literature that revolves around criminal acts, particularly the investigation of crimes, often involving murder. These narratives typically focus on the efforts of either amateur or professional detectives to solve the crime. The genre is commonly associated with terms like "detective story," "murder mystery," "mystery novel," and "police novel." While crime fiction is a distinct genre, it may overlap with other genres like historical fiction and science fiction.

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