Similarities

Brownson and James both say that the crime is usually murder or political
intrigue
Brownson, James and Howell all make the argument that the crime has to be
logical and solved logically
James and Malmgren say that their has to be mystery involved
James, Harpham, and Malmgren all discuss the idea that their has to be motive
Differences
Brownson emphasizes the need for intent
Howell discusses the importance of location
Malmgren makes the argument that the crime is less important that the
investigation in detective fiction
Gaps
James expands further on the idea of needing a logical solution than Brownson
does and Howell focuses more on the crime itself being logical
Harpham makes the distinction that the motive is detached from the everyday
motive
Outline
1) Introduction
2) Summaries
3) Type of Crime
a) Murder/ Political Intrigue
i) Brownson
ii) James
4) Logical Aspect
a) Brownson
b) James
c) Howell

5) Motive
a) James
b) Harpham
c) Malmgren
d) Brownson - intent
6) Mystery
a) James
7) Location
a) Howell
8) Importance
a) Malmgren
9) Conclusion