How TV Forensics Changed Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Life & Creativity
2012
Featuring Jim Baker, Jonathan Green, Lisa Black, Neil Barry

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Lisa Black, Jonathan Green, Neil Barry, and Jim Baker examine how forensic television dramas have changed crime fiction. They discuss how shows like CSI have shaped reader expectations, influenced how writers approach research, and altered the balance between scientific accuracy and storytelling.

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