Some possible titles could be 'The Silent Killer's Trail', 'Murder in the Shadows', 'The Enigmatic Death'. These titles create a sense of mystery and intrigue which are essential for a murder mystery story. 'The Silent Killer's Trail' gives the idea that there is a killer out there whose actions are not easily detected, and the police or the detective has to follow a difficult trail to catch the culprit. 'Murder in the Shadows' implies that the murder happened in a secretive or hidden place, adding to the mystery. 'The Enigmatic Death' makes the reader wonder what was so strange or puzzling about the death.
Sure. 'The Lethal Riddle', 'The Murderous Puzzle', 'The Sinister Slaying'. 'The Lethal Riddle' presents the murder as a riddle that needs to be solved, and if not solved, it could be deadly. 'The Murderous Puzzle' emphasizes the idea that the whole case is like a puzzle with many pieces that need to be put together. 'The Sinister Slaying' simply makes the murder seem more evil and menacing.
One idea could be a murder in a small, isolated town where everyone seems to have a secret. The victim is a newcomer who might have uncovered something that threatened the town's hidden past. For example, a long - forgotten crime or an illegal business operation. Another idea is a murder at a high - society party. The guests are all wealthy and powerful, and any one of them could have a motive, like jealousy over a business deal or a love affair. A third idea is a murder in a spooky old mansion. There could be hidden passages and rooms, and the killer uses the layout of the mansion to their advantage to commit the crime and then disappear.
You could have a murder mystery where the victim is a journalist who was about to expose a big scandal. The killer could be anyone from a corrupt politician to a powerful business tycoon who wants to keep their secrets hidden. It would be interesting to see how the detective tries to uncover the web of lies and cover - ups.
Good titles could be 'The Mysterious Footprints', which might suggest that there are some crucial clues left behind by the murderer in the form of footprints. 'The Cursed Crime Scene' also works well as it gives the feeling that there is something otherworldly or deeply troubled about the place where the murder occurred. And 'The Vanishing Victim's Trace' is a great title too, as it makes the reader wonder how a victim could disappear without a trace and what connection it has to the murder.
First, create interesting characters. The detective should be unique with sharp intuition. Second, set a complex plot. Have multiple suspects and lots of red herrings. For example, in 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd', Agatha Christie did this very well. Third, the setting should be atmospheric, like a spooky old mansion. This can add to the mystery.