b'ThSecrets of Great Mystery and Suspense FictionBroadcast April 22 May 15Professor Schmid sums it up, . great mystery and suspense fiction satisfies a desire we all have for the world around us to make sense. You see, its elementary. Whether a cobblestone in Victorian England or an internet caf in Sweden, youll find that different characters, eras, and locations often share familiar traits. Features that grab us on page-one and wont let go making this the go-to genre for so many readers, publishers and film companies. Whether the criminal, the detective or the P.I. Dr. Schmid covers it all, providing a multifaceted picture of this fascinating literary subject. David Schmid is Associate Professor of English at the University at Buffalo,and an oft-published author on celebrity, film adaptation, and crime fiction. Rhiannon Giddens, Interstellar Rodeo, 2015| Levi Manchak | CCBY2.0 | Bkgd lightened, Silhouette 5353'