Modus Operandi: A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work (Howdunit)
(Part of the Howdunit Series Series)
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Book Overview
Writers will see how to create cunning criminals who still leave clues protagonists can follow. The authors explain how law-breakers perform the dirty deeds of murder--from contract killers to... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898796490
ISBN13:9780898796490
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Writer's Digest Books
Length:217 Pages
Weight:0.78 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
i couldn't wait to recieve this!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
i couldn't wait to recieve this book and now that i have; i find it the most helpful book in my howto library. the terms are spelled out and the way criminals work their different crimes is spelled out, most times a detailed description is given. i find this most helpful in getting an insight into my criminals mind....and making it realistic. good work, Mauro V Corvasce and Joseph R Paglino. thanks for making this book available. mary speranza (author of POOKIE) a murder story
Entertained Reader
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I bought this book, and read it many weeks ago but forgot to write a review over. Honestly I enjoyed the book, and it was terrific entertainment for me the evening I read it in which I remember well.
Great Reference for Crime Writers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Modus Operandi is a great reference book for writers who want to understand how criminals work. Written by two detectives who draw heavily on their experience the book is a packed with useful information ranging from con artists to murderers, carjackers to smugglers. What makes this book good is that it not only covers how the crimes are committed, but also the psychology behind the criminal, police slang and inside information. This is a definite "must have" reference for crime writers.
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