The demand for the latest crime novels has always been high. The experienced authors of these books have evolved from the styles of cozy fireside mystery writers to the creators of thrillers with intricate plots and intense characters. This transition has been brought on by an informed generation that demands more of the writer than ever before.

The line between a novel and a text book has become thinner because the readers of today have much more information at their disposal and they expect their favorite authors to have and use this same knowledge in their books. The trick being to use the technical information without making one feel like they are back in a college lecture. One goal of every author is to enthrall and involve every reader in the story line without putting them to sleep.

The audience wants to be more involved with their characters as well as the actual solving of a mystery. They want an intense relationship to develop between themselves and the hero of the story. It can give the reader a reason to keep turning the pages of a book when he feels involved with a hero as well as the criminal factors involved.

This allows the writer to develop a better image of the personalities involved in the story lines they are following. Because they are better evolved the characters have their own relationships and troubles to deal with and become more alive to the reading audience. The end result is that the reader can come away from the last page feeling fulfilled by the ending.

Some authors have adopted the theme of international terrorism as their forte. The concept of stopping a specific terrorist or incident captures a reader's interest because it is actually happening in the world today. Conspiracies are also a popular subject with the readers of this era. The multiple characters that are developed demand a lot of attention to detail from the author to become believable enough for the best sellers lists.

A method that has become very popular with readers as well as authors is one that involves a series of books about the same main characters. This style allows the readers to get to know the characters on a very personal level. The last chapters sometimes set up the theme of the next book in the series. This is usually true of trilogies or sets but other authors have made a career of one specific character and their families and friends. Readers will anxiously await the next issue.

In order to remain a popular author for life the author must stay abreast of the needs of his audience. They must keep their readers on the edge of their seats, unwilling to put the book away until they finish it. This means they must use whatever resources available to them to accomplish this goal. Whether it is the news, TV or a vivid imagination they must seek out inspiration daily.

The thing you might say about mystery novels is that story lines are varied and different in many ways as they have always been but that the back ground and personalities have evolved into believable individuals. The characters have been developed into someone that is nearly alive to their followers and people look forward to reading about their exploits from book to book.