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Book Synopsis: Let Amateur Detectives help you write an exciting chase. Here you'll find the information you need to keep your amateur-crime-solver novels and stories factually accurate, completely convincing. Open this book and investigate why high-tech policing hasn't run off the low-tech amateur; jobs that fit neatly with amateur sleuthing; intuition, gossip and other information-gathering methods; how to find out all about anyone; how the Internet can speed your sleuth to answers; how today's technological wonders can help your detective; the law as it applies to amateur detectives; gun laws, state by state; citizens' arrest powers, state by state; the Freedom of Information Act; and how real amateurs solved real crimes.
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Are you an aspiring crime writer looking for that extra dose of realism and authenticity in your amateur detective stories? Look no further than Amateur Detectives: A Writer's Guide to How Private Citizens Solve Criminal Cases (Howdunit). This comprehensive guide is packed with the information you need to make your crime-solving novels and stories factually accurate and completely convincing.
Inside this invaluable resource, you will discover why high-tech policing hasn't rendered the low-tech amateur detective obsolete. You'll explore a variety of job opportunities that seamlessly align with amateur sleuthing, ensuring your characters' actions are plausible and engaging.
But it doesn't stop there. Amateur Detectives provides fascinating insights into the world of information gathering, including intuitive techniques, strategic gossip, and leveraging the power of the internet to unlock critical answers. Delve into the ways in which today's technological wonders can give your detective the edge they need to crack the case.
As a crime writer, it's imperative to understand the law's intricacies when it comes to amateur detectives. Amateur Detectives covers the legal aspects, including gun laws and citizens' arrest powers on a state-by-state basis. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of the Freedom of Information Act, a powerful tool in gathering vital clues.
Real crimes have been solved by amateurs, and their stories will inspire you. With Amateur Detectives, you'll uncover how real-life sleuths used their ingenuity and resourcefulness to crack cases, providing you with endless inspiration for your own writing.
Don't miss out on this must-have guide for crime writers. Start crafting captivating stories with authenticity and precision by ordering Amateur Detectives: A Writer's Guide to How Private Citizens Solve Criminal Cases (Howdunit) today.
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