Paper Abstract
A 5 page essay that compares two mystery novels, Carolyn Haines' novel Hallowed Bones and Amada Cross' mystery Edge of Doom. The writer argues that in addition to follow the standard framework for a mystery detective novel, each of these works share similar themes that are indicative of current American culture and reflect contemporary concepts relative to parenthood, love, and changing gender roles, while demonstrating how solving the crime is an emancipating exercise for the female sleuths who are the protagonists of these works. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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