detective novel in English
fictitious story based on a theme of detective work, whodunit novel
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1. “Anatomised” is a moving and compelling account of what it is like to struggle with Lyme disease, written in the style of a detective novel, with empathy, wit and dark humour
2. Something's Afoot is a musical that spoofs detective stories, mainly the works of Agatha Christie, and especially her 1939 detective novel And Then There Were None.The book, music, and lyrics were written by James McDonald, David Vos, and Robert Gerlach, with additional music by Ed Linderman.