In the novel ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair‘, the protagonist moves without abandoning the scientific method, based on the existing evidence 

There is a close link between detective novels and the scientific method. The process of tracing the cause from the effects, as well as each stage of the investigation, is a common element in every detective novel. This process mirrors the steps taken in the scientific field, from defining the problem to formulating hypotheses, to reach a conclusion. This connection dates back to when Edgar Allan Poe introduced the genre in 1841 with his story The Murders in the Rue Morgue. In this story, amateur detective Auguste Dupin uses the scientific method and deduction to solve the mystery. Following this pattern, Franco-Swiss author Joël Dicker wrote a novel called The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair. The mystery in this story is presented as a body buried in Harry Quebert’s garden. Quebert’s former student, writer Marcus Goldman, uses the scientific method to solve the mystery and prove Quebert’s innocence. The novel cleverly uses Occam’s Razor, a principle used in science to guide theoretical models that suggests the simplest and sufficient explanation is usually the most probable. This principle helps Goldman unravel the complex case surrounding his professor. The novel, which encourages readers to use the scientific method to solve a crime, has become a global success, captivating thousands of readers worldwide.