The craft of writing spine chilling crime fiction and cliff hangers that keep the readers at the edge of their seats is unique. There is a rise in demand for mystery, detective and crime novels and serials on OTT platforms. Women detectives are also topping the charts. Who is reading these books and watching these serials and what accounts for the surge in their popularity? What are the techniques required to translate these books into suspenseful serials?
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