CHARACTERISTICS:
- the main plot is a mystery or suspense
- the secondary plot may be a romantic one
- one of the heroes is supernatural
- the supernatural adds a twist to the mystery
- the MC may be dead or love someone who is dead
- follows the conventions of the mystery, but nobody dies. The hero has to find out what disturbs the order and find a solution to fix it.
- Often someone needs saving
- contain psychological elements
- the hero is usually comfortable with the supernatural. He may be psychic or have some powers
EXAMPLES:
FICTION:
Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones
All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness
Graveyard Queen Series by Amanda Stevens
The FBI Psychics Series by Shiloh Walker
The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare (YA)
The Book of Blood and Shadow by Robin Wasserman (YA)
MOVIES:
"Haven" Series
"Grimm" Series
"Touched by an Angel" Series
"Ghost Whisperer" Series