Plotting Murder: A Creative Guide to Countless, Detailed Plotlines presents 22 mind maps, 100 original story premises, 50 types of plot twists, 50 types of story endings, and 3 short stories created from the 19 facets of murder. For each of the facets, a map shows up to 5 tiers of features and options. The purpose of the maps is to provide writers with a great number of detailed plotlines from which to create inimitable murder stories. Along with brief expositions, the premises, plot twists, and story endings supplement the maps. The maps are intended as a creative guide and are not alleged to be an exclusive catalog or technical manual.