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Crime, Mystery, Suspense & Thriller Writing

Blood at the Source: Research Tips for Mystery Writers
Tips on using libraries and the Internet for mystery research.
ClueLass
Includes DEADLines News, the deadly Directory (searchable database), FAQ about the genres, Bloodstained Bookshelf (forthcoming books), and the Mysterious Home Page
Crime & Clues
crime scene investigation techniques, evidence, forensics, and more.
Crime Writers Association
British writers organization.
Crime Writers of Canada
Firearms Tutorial
"...designed to give you a working knowledge of the types of firearms, the types of ammunition used, the nature of injuries that can be produced in the body, and the investigative techniques employed by the forensic pathologist in assessing firearms injuries."
Murder: Past Tense The Journal of the Historical Mystery Appreciation Society
Mystery Writers of America
"The premier organization for mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field." Presents the Edgar Awards.
Overbooked Book Links: Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers, Crime Fiction Publishers Links to book publishers.
Police Body Language and Behavior: You Gotta Walk the Walk
Written by Lynda Sue Cooper, a police officer, explains why and how a cop moves and acts in a certain way both on duty and off?
Police Writers Association
"...provides police writers with the knowledge, resources and networking capabilities to share their expertise with others through the written word. Both fiction and nonfiction writing and publishing are covered. The Police Writer newsletter keeps members informed of news and opportunities in police writing."
Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang
A guide to the "language spoken by Philip Marlowe, Sam Spade, Mike Hammer and the Continental Op" et al.
Writer's Medical and Forensics Lab
"Specialized medical and forensic knowledge" for writers and readers.
Zeno's Forensic Page
Extensive list of links to large variety of resources related to forensic science.

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