How do unsolved mysteries novels keep readers engaged?

By creating suspense. For example, in 'The Da Vinci Code', the mystery about the Holy Grail keeps readers hooked as they want to know the truth behind it.

They often have suspense. For example, in 'And Then There Were None', the unknown killer among the group keeps readers guessing. Another way is through complex characters. In 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', Lisbeth Salander is a very complex and interesting character that draws readers in. Also, plot twists like in 'Gone Girl' where the story turns out to be very different from what the reader initially thought.

Thriller detective novels often have complex plots. The mystery at the core keeps readers guessing. For example, in 'The Da Vinci Code', the secrets and codes are gradually revealed, making you want to keep reading to find out the truth.

Fiction thriller novels often use suspense. For example, they might introduce a mystery at the beginning and keep dropping hints throughout the story without revealing the whole truth right away.

By creating complex characters who could be suspects. If the characters are well - developed, readers will be interested in finding out who among them is the real culprit.

By the sense of progression. Readers like to see characters grow and evolve, and the level system offers that clearly.

Conspiracy thriller novels engage readers through their settings as well. For instance, if a story is set in a shadowy, underground world of secret societies like in 'Foucault's Pendulum', it draws the reader in. The idea that there are hidden forces at work that the ordinary world doesn't know about is very alluring. Also, the way these novels gradually reveal the conspiracy, layer by layer, is very captivating. It's like peeling an onion, and readers can't stop until they reach the core of the mystery.

They often use a fast - paced narrative. In many crime thriller novels like 'The Bourne Identity', the action moves quickly from one scene to another. There are chase scenes, dangerous confrontations, and narrow escapes. Also, the characters are usually complex. In 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', Lisbeth Salander is a very interesting and multi - faceted character. Her backstory and her actions in solving the mystery draw the reader in. And the settings can be very atmospheric, like the dark and moody London in Sherlock Holmes stories, which adds to the overall engagement.

Cliffhanger ending novels keep readers engaged by creating suspense. When a book ends suddenly without resolving all the plot points, readers are left with a sense of curiosity. They want to know what will happen next to the characters they've grown to care about.

They often have complex plots. For example, in 'The Maltese Falcon', the search for the falcon involves multiple characters with their own motives, which keeps readers guessing.