# ------------------------------------------------------------ # 11. Mystery Clue Trail Checklist # ------------------------------------------------------------ --- 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" ...