This document categorizes and defines different genres of fiction. Mystery focuses on solving puzzling crimes or situations and features an investigator seeking answers. Thriller is fast-paced with action and features heroes overcoming villains. Crime fiction involves illegal activities and their investigation.

1. Mystery / Suspense /
Thriller / Crime
 Mystery:
 solving a puzzling event, situation or a
crime
 something unknown or strange
 centered around a person who
investigates wrong-doing or trying to get
secret information
 Thriller:
 fast pacing, frequent action
 resourceful heroes who must overcome
villains