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Monday, February 3, 2014

FATHER KNOX'S 10 RULES FOR DETECTIVE FICTION



FATHER KNOX (1888-1957) 



HIS 10 RULES FOR DETECTIVE FICTION
Paraphrased


1.
The criminal must be mentioned in the early in the story, but not someone who shares their thoughts with the reader.

2.
Supernatural and preternatural agencies aren't allowed.

3.
Only one secret room or passage is allowed.