Murder at King’s Landing: Why Fantasy Whodunits Hook Me

There’s something exhilarating about solving a murder amidst a world of magic and swordplay. Fantasy settings heighten every clue: a trail of dragon scales leading to the scene, enchanted weapons as murder weapons, and suspects with uncanny abilities. In The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, the Gentleman Bastards’ heist goes awry with a puzzling death—forcing thieves to turn detective. And in Anthony Ryan’s Blood Song, a mysterious murder within the Sixth Order sets Vaelin Al Sorna on a path of vengeance and discovery. These stories merge the methodical puzzle of a whodunit with the immersive flair of fantasy, keeping me guessing until the final reveal.

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