Murder across thirteen floors

Author: Shen Feng, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: In today's world where genre literature is increasingly popular, mystery novels are undoubtedly one of the most intellectually stimulating genres. (Within the industry), the renowned saying about writing mystery novels is: "Writing fantasy novels is exhausting, while writing mysteries is draining." Despite this, local writers and authors passionate about mystery novels have, with their perseverance and wisdom, repeatedly sketched out intriguing, wondrous, and awe-inspiring mystery plots on paper, showcasing their unique charm. However, it cannot be denied that in terms of both quantity and quality, local original mystery literature still cannot compare to countries like the UK, the US, and Japan, which boast an immense number of mystery works. But thanks to the many deeply devoted and silently supportive mystery readers in our country, a certain number of passionate mystery writers who relentlessly challenge themselves, and publishing institutions with sharp senses that actively focus on local mystery literature, the buds of local mystery literature have already grown and flourished around us. The articles in this book feature very vivid and prominent characters, smooth narration, and humorous language. The overall structure is complete. The plot is quite commendable, especially the idea of a culprit who is both 13 floors apart and a disabled person, making the mystery particularly enticing. However, while the mystery is enticing, the method of the plot seems still worth pondering, giving a somewhat theoretical or "" () feeling. This is a collection of short and medium-length works by some of the best mystery authors in China:
Plot: Agile and dynamic, full of twists and turns, captivating.
Logic: Meticulously designed, with each link tightly connected, leaving no room for slack.
Flaws: The logical flaws are precisely the excitement these authors find in mystery writing—the thrill of committing a perfect murder! Of course, they aim to challenge the readers' intellect.
Game: The most advanced intellectual game—if you find it not challenging enough, pick up your pen and enter our world of mystery.