Crime novels have always been more than stories about bad deeds.
They’re about why people break — and what happens when truth refuses to stay buried.
When I write crime fiction, I don’t start with a murder. I start with a question.
Something small, human, and a little uncomfortable. What makes someone hide the truth?
What do we owe to the people who demand answers? What happens when justice and mercy don’t agree?
A good crime story isn’t really about the detective or the killer. It’s about the gap between who we are and who we pretend to be.
It’s about secrets disguised as good intentions, about systems that look clean until someone digs deep enough.
I love that tension — the slow reveal, the moral gray. Every clue peels back another layer of what it means to be human.
The best crime novels don’t just solve cases; they expose hearts.
If you’ve ever thought about writing in this genre, start there. Don’t chase twists. Chase truth. Let the suspense come from the things your characters don’t want to admit.
And when the ending finally arrives, let it cost something. Because in crime fiction, as in life, truth always demands a toll.
We keep reading these stories — and writing them — because they remind us that even in darkness, there’s still light trying to find a way through.
With love & light,
Crystal Amon
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