Detective Ned here. Reminiscing about Susan’s case (Pairs) part of an interactive mystery book series.
We recovered a few hairs near the body. Shed, not plucked, which gives us a tight window for DNA viability. With shed hair, we’re talking maybe 1–10 nanograms per root, if we’re lucky. That’s PCR territory, but only if the sample’s clean. No squished banana, no mud, no fish water. What a mystery. Wanna help figure it out? The police are always on the lookout for interactive public input.
Here’s where it gets weird: one of our suspects has a monkey.
I’ve solved a lot of cases. Not many that required asking, “Is this monkey hair?”
If you’re reading this, keep your eyes peeled. If you see someone walking around with a monkey, maybe don’t turn your back.
—Ned
Welcome back to Ned’s Notes! This week, we speculate on monkey DNA and its role in book one of the Cracked the Case series: Pairs, an interactive mystery. Look for my other notes, maybe this one
And remember, the fun doesn’t stop here! You, the reader, get to play a part in the story too. In Paris or Mishaps, the latest installments of my interactive mystery book series, you’ll not only follow Ned and Bob as they investigate the crime—you’ll also choose how the story ends! That’s right, your decisions influence the outcome. So, if you want to figure out who the murderer is, head over to the book and submit your own ending. You could be featured on my website if your twist is chosen! 🔎💡
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