What are the common themes in supernatural crime novels?

One common theme is the struggle for acceptance. In these novels, gay characters often have to fight not only the supernatural threats and solve crimes but also deal with society's view of their sexual orientation. For example, they might be ostracized by some characters because of being gay while trying to save the world from a supernatural evil.

Love is a very common theme. In many supernatural vampire novels, there is often a romantic relationship between a human and a vampire, like in 'Twilight'.

Destiny is another common theme. The supernatural element often implies that there is some sort of pre - ordained path or destiny for the characters. And for the gay characters, their love and relationships can be seen as part of that destiny. In 'The Raven Boys' series, the characters are on a quest that seems to be fated, and within that, the relationships between the characters, including the gay subtext, are developing in a way that seems to be guided by some greater force. And secrecy is also a theme, as the characters may have to hide their supernatural nature or their gay relationship from the outside world for various reasons.

Supernatural novels usually explore themes such as the existence of otherworldly beings and their impact on the human world. However, when it comes to the inappropriate 'erotic' part, we don't promote or discuss it. Take 'The Witcher' series (excluding any adult - oriented adaptations), it has themes of destiny, monster - hunting, and the moral gray areas that come with power.

One common theme is power struggle. In these novels, there's often a fight between those with supernatural powers and those in power in the dystopian society. For example, in 'The Hunger Games', Katniss has to fight against the Capitol which holds all the power. Another theme is survival. Characters need to use their supernatural abilities or wits to survive in a harsh dystopian world like in 'The Maze Runner'.

Power dynamics is another theme. There are often struggles for power between the headhunters, the criminals they are hunting, and the authorities. For example, a headhunter might be trying to outwit a powerful criminal organization. In these novels, the balance of power is constantly shifting, which creates suspense. Also, the theme of morality is prevalent. Headhunters may have to make difficult moral choices, like whether to break the law to catch a more dangerous criminal. This exploration of right and wrong adds depth to the story.

One common theme is corruption. In the boxing world depicted in these novels, there are often corrupt promoters, managers, or even judges who manipulate the outcomes of fights for their own gain, which is often linked to criminal activities like money laundering or illegal gambling.

The theme of control is very common. The criminal character tries to exert sexual control over others through their criminal actions. Another is the exploration of the darker aspects of human sexuality. These novels often delve into fetishes or abnormal sexual behaviors within the framework of crime. Also, the theme of the unravelling of a character's moral compass due to sexual and criminal temptations is quite prevalent in erotic crime novels.

Redemption is a common theme. In these novels, characters who have committed crimes or are involved in criminal situations often find redemption through their Christian faith.

Psychological manipulation is also a theme. The criminals in desecration crime novels often play mind games with their victims or the investigators. They desecrate the mental state of others by creating fear, confusion, and paranoia. It makes the story more complex and engaging.