“I've watched every episode of Poirot and Midsomer Murders on TV. I never guess the ending and I can't wait for the moment when the detective gathers all the suspects in the room and, like a magician conjuring silk scarves out of the air, makes the whole thing make sense.” Murder MysteryReferencesAnthony HorowitzMagpie MurdersPoirotGenre ConventionsBig RevealMidsomer Murders Book:Magpie Murders Source: Magpie Murders
“Begin at the beginning. Know nothing. Tabula rasa. At the same time, part of me wanted to distinguish myself. To let her sense the bond we shared straightaway. Maybe subtly hint at some of my secret intelligence. A secret handshake. A nod. I now completely understood how criminal masterminds could so easily get caught before the big reveal—the temptation to boast about the execution was huge.” SympathyVillainsOlivia SudjicBig RevealCriminal Masterminds Book:Sympathy Source: Sympathy