Just the Facts, Ma'Am: A Writer's Guide to Investigators and Investigation Techniques (Howdunit) (089879823X) - Reviews and Prices
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Just the Facts, Ma'Am: A Writer's Guide to Investigators and Investigation Techniques (Howdunit) (089879823X) - Reviews and Prices
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.'
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Not The Answer.:
The book reminds me of a recruiting tool for the police academy at Podunk Community College. And it's just the thing for someone who has zero experience with law enforcement and investigations. But the scope of the book is superficial. Plus you never get a sense of what detective work is really like. Many of the detectives I've worked with make major boo-boos, lie, get killed because of their screw-ups, and are stupid. Around here it's not unusual at all for killer's to walk because of detective... more info
The non-professional's roadmap:
This book is an excellent resource for writers who want to imbue their stories with the authentic details of unnatural death but don't really have all the tools and training of a full-time medical examiner or police investigator. Maybe the life of a real cop isn't as exciting as portrayed on TV, but neither is it as shallow. In my case, as a crime author, the text was an invaluable reference, putting some highly technical material into easily digested context. Recommended for writers of all kinds who need a... more info
Very Good:
This is a very good book. Not only does it contain a great deal of information about investigation techniques but the author also manages to convey, in great depth, the emotional aspects of the business. I definitely recommend this book.
useful resource:
This is definitely a great resource for the aspiring mystery novelist since the book helps authors construct realistic plots for police procedurals. This is because it contains crucial information about how investigators conduct investigations. However, some of the material covered is obvious but, nonetheless, there are many interesting facts.
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