Whodunit

A "whodunit" is a genre of mystery fiction focused on identifying the perpetrator of a crime, often a murder. Typically, it involves a detective or investigator gathering clues, questioning suspects, and solving puzzles to reveal the culprit. The term emphasizes the suspense and challenge of determining "who did it," engaging readers or viewers in a compelling deductive process. Whodunits usually feature a cast of characters with motives, secrets, and red herrings, making the discovery both intriguing and satisfying as the mystery unfolds.