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How to write a mystery : a handbook from Mystery Writers of America / edited by Lee Child with Laurie R. King.

Child, Lee, (editor.). King, Laurie R., (editor.). Mystery Writers of America, (sponsoring body.).

Summary:

From some of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries, from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781982149437
  • ISBN: 1982149434
  • ISBN: 9781982149444
  • ISBN: 1982149442
  • Physical Description: ix, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Scribner, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction / by Lee Child -- The rules and genres -- Other mysteries -- The writing -- After the writing.
Subject: Detective and mystery stories > Authorship.
Detective and mystery stories > Technique.

Available copies

  • 12 of 13 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
North Kansas City Public Library 808.3872 CHILD 2021 (Text) 0001002446761 Nonfiction Available -

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