The Forensic Details Readers Believe

Presented by: Joe Minor
Categories: Advice | Crime Fiction | Writing

Small forensic mistakes can break a reader’s trust. Retired forensic supervisor and DNA analyst Joe Minor explains why accuracy matters and which details readers notice most. This session shares real-world insight that helps writers create crime fiction that feels authentic, grounded, and believable from the first clue to the final reveal.

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