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Amateur Sleuth
An amateur sleuth mystery features a protagonist who, having no professional direct ties to the police or other investigative agency, stumbles upon and sets out to solve or help solve various crimes, most notably murder. They do not receive monetary compensation for their investigation.
They are often seen in the sub-genre cozy mystery. ...more
They are often seen in the sub-genre cozy mystery. ...more

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Even if you fall flat on your face, know that you're moving in the right direction.
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― Dead Deal: A Myles Scott Assignment
― Dead Deal: A Myles Scott Assignment
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It’s quite a good idea. Only for heaven’s sake don’t be like that mug in the detective story who confides all his best ideas to a friendly sort of character who turns out to be the murderer in Chapter Sixteen.
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― Smallbone Deceased
― Smallbone Deceased
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