Murder for Real: Adding Realism to Your Mystery Writing

Presented by: Bruce Robert Coffin
Year: 2022

Police procedural writer and retired detective sergeant Bruce Robert Coffin explains the realities of the job. Evidence, cold cases, first response versus CID, dealing with the media, hierarchy, job stressors, and telling lies.

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