Inside the Criminal Mind

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2023
Featuring James L’Etoile

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James L’Etoile explores how to create authentic criminals in fiction by drawing on real-world crime and human behavior. He examines how history, psychology, and motivation shape believable antagonists and offers insight into building characters that feel grounded and real.

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