Private Eyes: A Writer's Guide to Private Investigators (The Howdunit Series)

Blythe, Hal; Sweet, Charlie; Landreth, John

ISBN 10: 0898795494 / ISBN 13: 9780898795493

Published by Writer's Digest Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1993

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One of a series of "how-to" books for writers--written by the same--of both of true-crime & fictional mystery & detective stories. This one explores the world of the private investigator, from how to get into the profession in the first place, to techniques & tactics for conducting covert surveillance. In 198 pages with Index & Bibliography. A FIRST EDITION, 3rd Printing from 1993, this trade paperback is in Fine condition: looks & feels unopened & just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages white & unmarked save for small stamp from former owner to half-title page. SPECIAL:the more you buy, the more you save! Order any other book in this series at the same time, take 20% off both; 3 books, take 30% off, 4 books, take 40% off, 5 books, take a full 50% off! + only $1.00 extra shipping each book! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Private Eyes: A Writer's Guide to Private Investigators (The Howdunit Series)
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898795494
• ISBN 13: 9780898795493
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition Later Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Writing/Publishing/Journalism/Writers/Words
  • Crime/Violence Criminology-Law-Forensics-Penolo...

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Synopsis

Offers mystery writers information on how real private investigators work, and describes an actual case from first contact to solution

Reviews

Bintliff, who has worked with the Arkansas State Police, the criminal investigations division of the Army, and the CIA, brings together an incredible amount of information on how police and other law enforcement agencies work. This latest addition to the "Howdunit" series from Writer's Digest Books gives writers authenic and detailed information to sift through and use in their work. Readers learn how police are trained, how they move through the ranks, what kind of equipment they use, and how they prepare for court. This is not a how-to-write-police-fiction book; rather, it is for writers who want help in making their police and law enforcement characters realistic. It also has possibilities as a reference source, providing such information as what the groups of numbers mean in a social security number. A good choice for most libraries. Blythe's book for writers of detective fiction gives detailed information about how real private investigators work. Some of the areas covered are how detectives get their licenses, acquire cases, gather evidence, and lead their personal lives. Included are many examples from real-life PIs. Scattered throughout the text are addresses, sample forms, and telephone numbers that writers can pursue for authentic detail in their writing. Each chapter ends with hints to help make the writer's detective credible. Both this book and its companion volume would be valuable additions to writing collections.
- Lisa J. Cochenet, Rhinelander Dist. Lib., Wis.
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