Behind every successful homicide investigation is careful observation and methodical follow up. Mike Breedlove offers an inside look at real surveillance practices and death investigation techniques drawn from professional experience. Writers learn how investigators track suspects, interpret scenes, and build cases so homicide investigations on the page feel accurate and convincing.
How to Add Darkness to a Cozy Without Losing the Comfort
Donna Andrews, Joanna Campbell Slan, Julie Hyzy, Katrina Holme, Rosemary Harris, and Shirley Damsgaard explore how cozy mysteries can be warm and comforting while still carrying emotional weight. They discuss weaving darker themes into gentle stories, surprising...




