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mystery (countable and uncountable, plural mysteries) 1  Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown. [From XIV century.] The truth behind the events remains a mystery.â. 2  Someone or something with an obscure or puzzling nature. That man is a mystery.â. ( 3 obsolete) A secret or mystical meaning.
In this lesson, we'll define the mystery genre of detective writing and examine some of the characteristics and elements that make this genre unique, such as the use of dramatic tension. The mystery genre is a type of fiction in which a detective, or other professional, solves a crime or series of crimes. It can take the form of a novel or short story. This genre may also be called detective or crime novels.