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The Writer's Complete Crime Reference Book
The Writer's Complete Crime Reference Book

Hardcover
Edition: Rev Sub
Author: Martin Roth
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Release Date: 1993-06
ISBN-10: 0898795648
ISBN-13: 9780898795646
List Price: $19.99
Average Customer Rating:
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Summary:
A complete reference source for writers of TV, film, mysteries, thrillers, action/adventure, romantic suspense, and psychological mysteries, this complete guide features accurate information about every aspect of crime, from weapons to police departments to crime jargon to standard operating procedures for criminals.

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Crime Start
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THE WRITER'S COMPLETE CRIME REFERENCE BOOK by Martin Roth is an excellent beginning for mystery fiction. Yes, it has been around for fifteen years and today there are several entire books for every chapter of the title, but it is still one of the best. This is especially true if the story is prior to 1993.
A must for every mystery writer's reference shelf for there are many times when all you need for a particular story is a general overview, not a full-fledged in depth report.
It has a detailed index for a quick search to give you information for doing a web search with the correct terminology.
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Good book to use as a starting point.
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I am really intrigued whenever I read a brand new mystery or suspense thriller, which is why I thought about writing mystery short stories. Hence, I purchased this reference book in hopes that it will inform me about everything I need to know behind law enforcement. It does give details on the legal system, the police force and criminals. The author discusses crimes and has a lists of weapons. It does provide minor information on police procedure and "cop talk." In addition, there are extensive lists on books to look at for more information. However, this book does have its flaws. It only contains brief paragraphs on some topics, so don't rely entirely on this book for information to write your novel or short story. It is a detailed book, but does not include as much info. as I had originally hoped.

LOTS of info
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I have to agree the book was very complete. It was a bit more than I could often use in my romance writing but trust me... if I needed even the smallest crime detail, it was in there.

Stop Talking to the Police!
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This book is your guide to the police department. No more countless hours of interviewing the police to learn about procedures and organization.

There's a complete list of weapons terms, fundamentals of investigation, even police and crime slang. While it's interesting enough to read the whole way through, you can flip right to the source you need. There are even rules of evidence and organizational charts to help make your writing more "real."


Mystery writers need this book!
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Roth deals with all of the major issues involved in crimes. He has a comprehensive list on topics such as motives for homicides, frequently abused drugs, and firearms. The book explores the workings of the police, justice system and investigations. At the end of every chapter you will find a reference list for additional information on the topics covered. Note that this is a reference book--it is not meant to read cover to cover. Browse through the book, highlight, and reread the sections that interest you. This is an essential book for any mystery writer.

























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