tsukikomew's review against another edition

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2.0

Really, really helpful for research!!

psalmcat's review against another edition

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4.0

Although nearly 20 years out of date, this is a good intro to writing SOC/CSI descriptions. It's pretty clear that the CSI writers have referred to this book, or one that's very similar--there are a couple of true stories/examples that seem to have been 'massaged' into TV episodes.

Interesting. Would be nice if Writers Digest would update this book, and the others in the series this book is in, all of which cover writing crime novels.

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2.0

Really, really helpful for research!!

jenniferworrell's review

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4.0

Less facts than anecdotes, but there are some great creepy stories in here that are sure to inform your writing and give you ideas for twisted murders. It gives you an inside look at what the job looks like.
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