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Title: Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Mystery Writers by D. P. Lyle ISBN: 0-312-30945-7 Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Fun, and very useful
Comment: This book is a collection of question-and-answer columns that Dr. Lyle wrote for Mystery Writers of America newsletters, so it's not exactly a comprehensive reference: some information is presented briefly, some is covered at great length, and some is repeated. But he covers a wide variety of topics useful to writers of mysteries and other fiction -- everything from the effects of various wounds and poisons, to what happens during a miscarriage, to who serves as the coroner in a small town. So, unless your character is an extremely ingenious murderer or suffers from a rare disease, you can probably find the information you need to write a convincing description. Also, Dr. Lyle has a good grasp of the writer's perspective, so he's very helpful in pointing out whether an author has "wiggle room" or not; this distinction isn't always clear in medical reference material. The book is easy to read, lively, and often funny, and if you're fascinated by medical details (how can the M.E. tell if someone drowned in fresh or salt water?), you'll find it enthralling -- but if not, you can always skip to the next question. Three thumbs up! (MY character has an extra digit.)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Doctor's Guide to Murder and Mayhem
Comment: Although designed for mystery writers, Dr. Lyle's book is an exciting discovery for mystery readers and forensic experts. The material is organized and accessible for someone needing a reference with specific forensic questions and answers but personally I read it cover-to-cover, nonstop.
D. P. Lyle, MD has created a most unusual, entertaining reference that is as much fun as the works of the top mystery writers and scriptwriters for whom the doctor consults. My only fear is that his book will fall into the hands of murderers!
Rating: 5
Summary: Entertaining and VERY Educational
Comment: "Murder and Mayhem" is a MUST have for writers of all genres, readers, and even those glued to a television or the movies. This book is a one stop opportunity to understand the medical and forensic questions that arise in all of the most popular shows, films and books of our time. And on top of being incredibly informative--it's entertaining. I couldn't put it down. DP Lyle, MD is an exceptional writer with a flare for humor. This one is a keeper!!
Kathleen Antrim, Author of "Capital Offense"
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Title: The Crime Writer's Reference Guide: 1001 Tips on Writing the Perfect Murder by Martin Roth, Martin Writer's Complete Crime Reference Book Roth ISBN: 0941188493 Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Forensics For Dummies by Douglas P. Lyle ISBN: 0764555804 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 19 April, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Criminal Investigation by Alan Axelrod, Guy Antinozzi ISBN: 0028643461 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 24 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Writing Mysteries: A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America by Sue Grafton, Jan Burke, Barry Zeman, Mystery Writers of America ISBN: 1582971021 Publisher: Writer's Digest Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Private Investigating by Steven Kerry Brown ISBN: 0028643992 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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