Modus Operandi: A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work

by Mauro V Corvasce

Overview

Detectives Corvasce and Paglino provide writers with the facts they need to give thier mystery and detective novels necessary grit and authenticity. Writers will learn how criminals carry out murder, arson, smuggling, armed robbery, safecracking, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781582971377
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/03/1995
Series:	Howdunit
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.46(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.60(d)

Editorial Reviews

You can't have a mystery without a criminal of some sort, and in order to create a realistic bad guy you need to understand how he or she will work and think. Modus Operandi: A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work tells you everything you need to know about murderers, arsonists, thieves, smugglers, and even prostitutes. Whether you're creating an embezzling accountant or a serial killer, this book can provide you with all the details you need to make your villain leap off the page into reality. While you're at it, get a peek into the criminal mind with Malicious Intent: A Writer's Guide to How Murderers, Robbers, Rapists, and Other Criminals Think and learn how to create memorable villains.

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