Title: 12 Popular Subgenres in Mystery Writing Explained | by Rachel Poli | The Startup | Medium
Headings: 12 Popular Subgenres in Mystery Writing Explained
12 Popular Subgenres in Mystery Writing Explained
What they are and how you can pinpoint the subgenre of your novel
What is the mystery genre?
12 popular subgenres in mystery writing
Caper
Cozy
Domestic
Hardboiled
Investigator
Noir
Procedural
Softboiled
Supernatural
Suspense
Thriller
True Crime
How can you tell which subgenre your mystery falls under?
12 subgenres in mystery writing explained: a recap

Content: What about the culprit? The theme of good and evil may not always be clear depending on the choices (and the reasons behind those choices) the characters make. Procedural
Also known as police procedural mysteries, this subgenre focuses on the police investigation. These stories are heavily-researched and focus on how the crime is solved. For example, it shows off the autopsy reports, forensic science, and the like. This can easily fall under the true crime category, which is mentioned later. This is real-life investigative work thrown into a fictional (or possibly true) crime. Readers can enjoy a classic murder mystery all the while learning something new. Softboiled
Softboiled is similar to hardboiled mysteries. However, they are lighter in tone and ease up on the details.