Over 20 "Women Detectives" Writing Prompts

A cold case heats up in a small coastal town when a novice female detective stumbles across an old, unsent love letter that hints at the motive for a decades-old disappearance. Her investigation brings her into the complex worlds of old fishery communities and their secrets, forcing her to navigate tricky waters both literal and metaphorical.

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Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

Assigned to a routine surveillance job in a plush neighborhood, a seasoned woman detective unexpectedly witnesses a minor but strange burglary. Her intuition convinces her there's more to the story, leading her to a larger conspiracy involving the city's top elites and a plan that could change the community forever. She must piece together clues while remaining under the radar of those who wield great power.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

Under the bright lights of Las Vegas, a private investigator, famous for leaving law enforcement under questionable circumstances, is hired by an enigmatic casino magnate to uncover who is embezzling company funds. Her investigation leads her down a path filled with dangerous liaisons and high-stakes games.

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Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

At an international women's film festival, a former police officer turned security consultant notices suspicious activity involving the theft of invaluable scripts. She must navigate through a labyrinth of celebrities, die-hard fans, and cunning thieves to protect the integrity of the festival.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

During a high school reunion, a woman who is now a private investigator overhears a conversation that rekindles an unresolved case from her teen years — the mysterious death of a classmate thought to have been an accident. Explore how she uses this opportunity to pursue the truth with the skills she's honed in her career.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

In a gated community known for its safety and uniformity, a series of seemingly random thefts challenge a young female detective who has recently moved in undercover. Her journey to unravel the mystery leads her to suspect her neighbors, and she must balance daily interactions with stealth investigations without blowing her cover.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

A renowned female detective, known for her ability to solve puzzles, is confronted with a mysterious serial burglar who leaves behind a rare flower at every crime scene. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that each victim is connected through a secretive book club.

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Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

When a dedicated marine biologist and part-time detective is called to investigate an unusual phenomenon involving mass fish deaths near a sleepy fishing village, she uncovers a network of environmental crimes. Her detective skills are put to the test as she faces off against a powerful adversary determined to conceal the truth.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

Write about a seasoned detective who must go undercover in a luxury wellness retreat to investigate a string of thefts. As she delves deeper, she finds the thefts are a cover for a more sinister operation. How does she maintain her cover and unravel the plot?

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

In the bustling heart of a major city, a renowned woman detective retires prematurely, only to be drawn back into the field by the mysterious murder of her protégé. She must navigate a complex web of old allies and adversaries, digital footprints, and deep-seated corruption to uncover the truth.

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Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives

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