In this fascinating session, authors Cat Warren and Kate Flora explore the science behind these highly trained “victim recovery dogs” and the vital role they play in real investigations. They also discuss how writers can portray cadaver dogs accurately in crime fiction, revealing the training, limitations, and remarkable instincts that make these dogs indispensable to solving mysteries.
Understanding Human Trafficking for Writers
Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood crimes, both in life and on the page. Drawing on firsthand experience as a police officer, Mike Brieba explains how trafficking cases actually unfold, what warning signs investigators look for, and where fiction often...




