Books on Novel/Fiction Writing
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Body Trauma: A Writer's Guide to Wounds and Injuries by David W. Page
Body Trauma explains what happens to body organs and bones maimed by accident or intent and the small window of opportunity for emergency treatment. Research what happens in a hospital operating room and the personnel who initiate treatment. Use these facts to bring added realism to your stories and novels.
Cause of Death : A Writer's Guide to Death, Murder and Forensic Medicine by Keith D. Wilson
Never before has such specialized information been so thoroughly compiled and easily accessible to writers! Each book is written by a professional in their respective field, providing the inside details that writers need to weave a credible -- and salable -- story.
Scene of the Crime: A Writer's Guide to Crime Scene Investigation by Anne Wingate
A readable, informative guide to aspects of police/law enforcement as they relate to the crime scene. The chapters are thorough and seem to be technically accurate and up-to-date. Wingate uses examples from her career and others to illustrate the various procedures, such as determining cause of death, identifying fingerprints, autopsies, etc. Sure to be enjoyed by suspense fans, and highly recommended for libraries with a demand for mysteries or for creative writing materials.
Murder One: A Writer's Guide to Homicide by Mauro V. Corvasce
From accidental murder to a crime of passion, Murder One gives you the nuts and bolts necessary to build your fictional murder scenario. Prosecuting investigators Mauro Corvasce and Joseph Paglino take you step by step through motives, plans, murders and disposal of the bodies. You'll be taken to the scenes of familial murders, set off by simmering feuds; gang murders, from contract hits to drive-by shootings; business and financial murders, guaranteed to silence whistle-blowers; organized crime hits, and the psychology behind the mobs; the little-known vehicular murder, an excellent plot twister; crimes of passion, and the motives that spur them; and bizarre murders, and their real-life investigations; . Beginning with an overview of murder, the authors also delve into legal definitions and homicide investigations. In these pages, you can also investigate opportunity, weapons, kidnapping and cover-up crimes. The authors augment their chapters with real-life case files and first-hand investigations. From raging spouses to cool contract killers, Murder One is your encyclopedia for inventing murders for your stories and novels.
Just the Facts, Ma'am: A Writer's Guide to Investigator's and Investigation Techniques by Greg Fallis
With practical information and extensive detail, former PI Fallis uses real-life scenarios to show writers how investigative professionals gather evidence, interview witnesses, determine motives and find the answers they seek.'
Rip-Off: A Writer's Guide to Crimes of Deception by Fay Faron
From street level shell games to high stakes real estate swindles, professional PI Fay Faron profiles the con artists, the cons and the victims. Designed for authors who need the facts for realistic narrative, here is the lowdown on scams.
Armed and Dangerous: A Writer's Guide to Weapons by Michael Newton
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Amateur Detectives: A Writer's Guide to How Private Citizens Solve Criminal Cases by Elaine Raco Chase
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Modus Operandi: A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work by Mauro V. Corvasce
Detectives Corvasce and Paglino provide writers with the facts they need to give their mystery and detective novels necessary grit and authenticity. Writers will learn how criminals carry out murder, arson, smuggling, armed robbery, safecracking, and more.
Private Eyes: A Writer's Guide to Private Investigating by Hal Blythe
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The Writer's Complete Crime Reference Book by Martin Roth
"The perfect crime-writer's reference book is here... a good quick reference book for editors, a source of plot ideas, and an invaluable collection of information..". -- Mystery Scene Magazine
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