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# 11. Mystery Clue Trail Checklist

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checklist:
id: mystery-clue-trail-checklist
name: Mystery Clue Trail Checklist
description: Specialized checklist for mystery novels—ensures fair‑play clues and red herrings.
items:

- "[ ] Introduce primary mystery within first two chapters"
- "[ ] Every clue visible to the reader"
- "[ ] At least 2 credible red herrings"
- "[ ] Detective/protagonist has plausible method to discover clues"
- "[ ] Culprit motive/hiding method explained satisfactorily"
- "[ ] Climax reveals tie up all threads"
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