Lambs to the Slaughter

Lamb To The Slaughter And The Speckled Band Murder mysteries always have a motive to the killing; these motives can range from jealousy, revenge to wealth and power. Another key aspect in a Murder mystery is the need for a detective to try to solve the mystery. Another important ingredient to a murder mystery is that you need a crime or a murder to take place. Alibis are often found in murder mysteries this simply …

…a loving caring and most of all a women. I could never of guesses that the murder was going to be MRS Maloney by the introduction of her personality Finally because it was so short but still a great story. The reason for me not liking The Speckled Band is because the story line was not very original and it was mundane and predictable. Also it was very old story and it was too long.