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A crime writer finds himself entangled in his own gruesome mystery in this fast-paced psychological thriller.
Drew Danner, a crime novelist with a house off LA's storied Mulholland Drive, awakens in a hospital bed with a scar on his head and no memory of being found convulsing over his ex-fianc├®e's body the previous night. He was discovered holding a knife, her blood beneath his nails. He himself doesn't know whether he is guilty
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"A strikingly original novel in the vein of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX meets Riley Sager, TRUE CRIME STORY twists together transcripts, emails, and documents into an investigation of a missing college girl, also weaving in the mysteries of how the narrator "Joseph Knox" came to be in possession of these files and what fate befell the original author, as well as why Knox might not be telling us everything he knows. Zoe Nolan disappeared from Manchester...
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English
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Miles Van Meter is on a book tour to promote his sensational bestseller, 'Sleeping beauty, ' a true-crime account of the attack by a serial killer that left his twin sister, Casey, in a coma. Tonight the audience waits to hear Miles discuss the startling developments that occurred after his book was published, which involve Ashley Spencer, the only other person who survived an attack by this merciless killer. Six years earlier, life was much simpler...
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"Madeleine d'Leon doesn't know where Edward, her novel's main character, came from. But as she writes, he becomes all she can think about. Edward McGinnity can't get Madeleine out of his mind. She will be the perfect heroine for his next book. But who is the author and who is the creation? And as the lines start to blur, who is affected when a killer finally takes flesh? CROSSING THE LINES is a wildly inventive twist on the murder mystery filled with...
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English
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When two of Peyton Cross' bridesmaids die in freak accidents, the third turns for help to Bailey Weggins, true crime writer, sometime-sleuth, and Peyton's former college roommate. A dangerous trail of clues leads Bailey from the elegant suburbs of Connecticut to New York's Lower Ease Side to a fabulous oceanfront hotel room in Miami.
Author
Publisher
Orenda Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
343 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
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Cameron and Lisa Murdoch are successful New Zealand crime writers, happily married and topping bestseller lists worldwide. They have been on the promotional circuit for years, joking that no one knows how to get away with crime like they do. After all, they write about it for a living. So when their challenging seven-year-old son Zach disappears, the police and the public naturally wonder if they have finally decided to prove what they have been saying...
Author
Series
Bailey Weggins mystery volume 2
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English
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Bailey Weggins is in desperate need of a little R & R after solving the murder of her boss' nanny. A trip to Cedar Inn Spa seems like the perfect remedy. But when Bailey goes to the massage room to retrieve her lost watch she finds a dead body, and her detective instincts kick in.
Publisher
ABC Studios
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (430 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
A famous crime and horror novelist, Rick Castle, helps Kate Beckette of the NYPD homicide department solve crimes. Castle's non-traditional approach to solving the crimes conflicts with Beckett's conservative approach, leading to much tension and a hint of romance.
Publisher
ABC Studios
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (1018 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mystery novelist Rick Castle's unique approach to crime solving may have won over Detective Kate Beckett, but after crossing her, Castle is going to have to do his best work to get her back on his side.
13) Books, crooks and counselors: how to write accurately about criminal law and courtroom procedure
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Publisher
Quill Driver Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xiv, 205 p. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Addressing the misunderstood and misrepresented aspects of the law in today's writing, this reliable guidebook demonstrates how to use legal concepts, terminology, and procedure to create fiction that is true to life and crackling with real-world tension. Examples from actual cases are provided along with excerpts of authentic courtroom dialogue. Topics covered include criminal and civil law; differences between federal, state, and Native American...
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertaiment
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (1025 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Famous mystery novelist Richard Castle and NYPD detective Kate Beckett return for the suspenseful third season of ABC's mystery series. The fiery duo solves the strangest homicides New York has to offer as Castle's wildly funny storytelling skills work their way into every case.
Publisher
Collins Crime Club
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
xxi, 522 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Howdunit offers a fresh perspective on the craft of crime writing from leading exponents of the genre, past and present. The book offers invaluable advice to people interested in writing crime fiction, but it also provides a fascinating picture of the way that the best crime writers have honed their skills over the years. Its unique construction and content mean that it will appeal not only to would-be writers but also to a very wide readership of...
Publisher
[Publiser not identified]
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (1032 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Together at last: After four seasons of sparring and heated banter, TV's dynamic crime-solving team finds romance in ABC's Castle: The Complete Fifth Season. Relive all 23 unforgettable episodes, complete with never-before-seen bonus features only available on DVD, in a spectacular five-disc set. Now that Castle and Beckett have finally given in to their true feelings for each other, how will it affect their work together?
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
xvii, 279 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
A detailed, practical guide to writing every kind of crime story, from classic whodunits to fast-paced thrillers. The book's objective is to bring together some of the lessons and insights that the authors and contributors have learned over their careers, to help the readers to free their creative minds, while also studying the solid technique behind writing in this genre.
20) Angel fire
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Minotaur
Pub. Date
2002
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
278 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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