Book trailers built on intrigue
Ten seconds of atmosphere and a question that won't let go — a crime or mystery hook that makes readers want to solve it.
Plant the question
Crime and mystery readers are hunting for one thing: a puzzle worth solving. A trailer's job is to plant the question — a clue, an absence, something wrong — and let the reader's curiosity do the rest.
We work in the genre's atmosphere — moody light, a sense of place, the suggestion of a secret — and build to a single intriguing beat that makes a reader need to know the answer.
A planted clue
We open a question — a detail, a wrongness, a secret — that the reader feels compelled to resolve.
Investigative mood
Atmospheric light and a strong sense of place that signal the genre and set the tone.
Tension held
A measured build that ends on intrigue, not resolution, so curiosity pulls the click.
Delivered to spec
Every reel is built to your platform spec and delivered ready to post.
Trailers for other genres
Every reel is built to spec and delivered ready to post.
Everything you need to know
What makes a good crime or mystery trailer?
Intrigue. Plant a question or a clue and hold the tension without resolving it, so the reader's curiosity drives them to the book.
Cosy mystery or hard-boiled crime?
Both. We tune the atmosphere, palette and pacing to your book, from cosy and characterful to dark and procedural.
How long is it?
Around ten seconds, the right length for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
How many revision rounds are there?
An agreed number, set out before we start, so the process stays clear and the cost doesn't run away with surprise extras. Please be aware that we use the best AI models available alongside traditional post-production and editing. In some cases the detailing requested is too precise, for example military medals and insignia, so it's usually better to keep those elements more general, since fine subject detail is often lost in a fast ten-second trailer.
How do I begin?
Email info@v2p.com with your title and the question you want to plant, and we'll send examples.
Plant a question readers can't ignore
Send your book and the mystery at its heart — we'll reply with examples and pricing.
info@v2p.com