Forensics and Technology in Modern Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics
2015
Featuring Alex Lettau, Anne Hillerman, Kathy Reichs, Ryan Quinn

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Forensic science and technology have transformed the way crimes are investigated and solved. In this discussion moderated by a former police officer turned author, writers and experts explore how modern investigative tools shape real-world cases and influence the stories crime fiction authors tell. Learn how advances in forensics, digital evidence, and investigative technology can add realism, tension, and authenticity to mystery and thriller writing.

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