With lots of first-hand examples, and written in a clear, readable style reminiscent of hard-boiled...
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With lots of first-hand examples, and written in a clear, readable style reminiscent of hard-boiled detective novels, this is a comprehensive crime guide for fiction writers looking to get the facts straight. Crime tools, the criminal justice system, street gangs, vice enforcement, and more are explained by specialists, including police officers, detectives, private detectives, a physician, philosopher, and writer. Boertlein is in law enforcement. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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