Advice,+rules,+and+reminders+for+reading+Whodunits


 * We should be suspecting everyone
 * Every so often, ask yourselves, "What do we know for sure?"
 * The murderer could be anyone - no matter the age
 * Look for motives opportunities
 * Everyone lies
 * Pay attention to hunches
 * Death doesn't always mean murder
 * Pay attention to word choice
 * Minor details
 * Develop system of organization
 * Be aware of doubles
 * Be aware of people with same names
 * Red herrings (all data is not necessarily relevant evidence)
 * Keep track of characters
 * Relationships between characters
 * Understand norms of setting
 * Study crime scene
 * Main characters thoughts aren't necessarily right/important
 * Make own assumptions about clues
 * Details that led up to the crime
 * Be open to all new clues presented throughout the story