The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction

Gay and Lesbian Mystery and Suspense (1x34)

: 10, 2013

Examine the reasons for the popularity of gay and lesbian mystery and suspense fiction, focusing in particular on how these narratives both draw upon and selectively reinterpret elements of the tradition from which they emerge. You’ll learn how the traditional components of mystery novels were reinvigorated by the emergence of gay and lesbian characters.