Making Crime Pay - crime novels, screenplays, mysteries

For writers of mysteries, crime novels, and screenplays, criminal law’s intricate ideas and principles are clearly explained using everyday language in this handy reference. Written by an expert on criminal law and accomplished writing coach, this thorough and easy-to-access resource will enable authors at all levels to write the authentic and believable stories that only inside-knowledge makes possible.

Entertaining in style, the 296 page 2002 book carefully explains the historical background and evolution of criminal law and uses actual case stories to illustrate key ideas. Fourteen chapters are divided three sections covering criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence, and the criminal justice system. Packed with genre-specific writing and creativity techniques, this indispensable "accomplice" will save writers hours and hours of time-consuming background research.

Topics covered include:

PART ONE: CRIMINAL LAW EXPLAINED

• The Evolution of Law
• Crimes Defined
• Crimes Against the Person
• Cops & Robbers and More
• Behind Enemy Lines
• Defenses, Justification & Excuse

PART TWO: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE

• Arrest, Search & Seizure
• Rights of the Accused
• Resume of a Prosecution

PART THREE: A WALK THROUGH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

• Arrest, Charges & Booking
• Juvenile Justice: Different
• Preliminaries
• Anatomy of a Trial

Condition: Very good, with minor wear.

We frequently list writing books, please see our other listings for details.

Our Guarantee

We guarantee that all items are accurately described. In the event of an error in the description, we will provide a replacement (if available) or a full refund (including the cost of the item, packing and shipping charges, and your return shipping costs).

We also guarantee the safe arrival of all items, so insurance is an unnecessary expense.

Payment

Immediate payment by Paypal is required.

Sales Tax

New Mexico residents must add 6.875% of the total (including the packing & shipping charge) to cover sales tax.

Shipping

We ship by United States Postal Service, within three business days of your purchase. (We will include the shipping date in your feedback.)

Actual delivery time will depend on which shipping method you request. Media mail usually arrives in one to two weeks, but sometimes takes three (and even longer for Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO, and U.S. territories/possessions).

Priority mail and international shipping are available on selected items; please check the “Shipping and handling” section of each item description for details. Priority mail should reach most locations in the USA within 3 to 4 days. International shipments should arrive in one to two weeks, but may take longer due to processing and security delays at Customs.

Unfortunately, we cannot combine shipping charges for purchases of multiple items.

International Customers

International shipping is available on selected items; please check the “Shipping and handling” section of each item description for details.

Please contact your country's Customs Office for information about import restrictions imposed by your home country; we are not responsible for items confiscated by your country's Customs Office.

You are responsible for payment of all customs fees and duties; contact your country's Customs Office to find out what, if any, charges may apply. Please do not ask us to falsify customs forms; we won't.

Any Questions?

Please e-mail us at ebay@quirkybooksabq.com and ask!