Crime Fiction Genres

noun A person hired to kill someone, especially for money

• The hit man was hired to carry out the assassination.
• The hit man is gonna take care of the target for us.
• The hit man is gonna whack the guy for us.
• In the business world, a successful negotiator is like a hit man closing deals.

noun a genre of fiction that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and crime with a female protagonist

adjective describing a style of fiction that typically features strong female characters and dark, gritty themes

• The film was a modern take on the classic chick noir genre, featuring strong female leads.
• I love watching chick noir movies with my friends on movie nights.
• Chick noir films always have the best fashion and drama.
• Her life felt like a chick noir movie, filled with mystery and suspense.