Resources for readers and writers of mystery novels
Updated February 15, 2005
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American Crimewriters League Formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas, complaining about almost everything, and trying to understand this decidedly wacky business.
Art & Science of Crime Scene Investigation - footprints in detail, suspect statement analysis and lots of other great information
Blood at the Source: Research Tips for Mystery Writers
BookWire Index: Mystery Publishers
National Association of Investigative Specialists
ClueLass Links to articles, books, FAQ, groups, awards, events, and "opportunities" (publishers seeking writers, contests, support groups, and research help).
CopNet.org Offers a free on-line newsletter featuring articles and columns on law enforcement subjects and issues.
Cops 'n Writers - a fee site for technical review of your work by real cops
Cops Online Resource center for information, articles, video clips, etc.
Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute
Crime and Clues The Art and Science of Criminal Investigation.
Crime Library True crimes site focusing on serial killers.
Crime Scene Investigations extensive info from a former investigator
Crime Spider Searches for the best law enforcement sites, then categorizes topics so you don't have to sort through hundreds of sites.
Crime Writers Association (UK)
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC): includes many useful crime/mystery links.
Deadly Pens - News and interviews with mystery and genre authors
Deadly Pleasures Links, reviews, interviews, news and more.
DeadlyDirectory Searchable database of mystery-related topics and events.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Ebook CrossRoads - The Mystery Writing site has resources for all phases of your writing and research activities: including workshops and writing courses; information on crime scenes, forensics and the law; and much more...
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Forensic Entomology Use of insect knowledge in the investigation of crimes
Forensic Firearm Tutorial - includes info on gun shot residue, patterns
Forensic Science Resources Crime scene investigation links.
Internet Public Library Law enforcement resources.
Internet Resources for Crime Writing From WritersWrite.com.
Land News From Jerry Capeci, America's foremost expert on the Mafia.
Latent Print Examination Fingerprint, palmprint and footprint investigation.
Legal Resources in Plain English
Life on the Beat Here is your chance for a virtual ride along with a police officer.
Murder Inc. History of organized crime, mainly during the early part of the 20th Century.
Murder Must Advertise Discussion list focusing on promoting one's mystery novel.
Mysterious Home Page - Links to authors, magazines, media, games, electronic texts, newsgroups, articles on characters and themes, organizations, awards, and a variety of other topics of interest to mystery readers and writers.
Mysterious Home Page: Publishers List of mystery publishers, including several international publishers.
Mystery Connections Links to bookstores, authors, interactive murder mysteries, conventions, and "mysteryzines."
Mystery Net www.mysterynet.com Mystery News
Mystery Readers International, NorCal East Bay (California) chapter
Mystery Writers' Resources Links to resources on "agents, copyrights and legal, organizations, resources, publishers, forensics, law, guns, poisons, police, mafia, and misc. security."
Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers, Crime Fiction Publishers -
MysteryNet.com offers information on upcoming mystery events, games, chats, and other resources.
Officer.com The world's most popular law enforcement web site.
Orchard Press Mystery and Writers Links Great collection of links to mystery books, shows, writing sites, chats, organizations, research sites and more.
Organized Crime Registry Contains articles,links and news related to organized crime syndicates.
Police Marksman - great information on the types of guns police use
Police Marksman - great information on the types of guns police use
Police Officers Internet Directory
Police Slang and Codes Extracted from the Brooklyn South FAQ.
Police Writers Association - "Provides police writers with the knowledge, resources and networking capabilities to share their expertise with others through the written word.
Police Writers Association Provides knowledge, resources and networking.
Prison Slang Searchable dictionary.
Questioned Document Analysis - handwriting and other document analysis
RCMP Official Site Royal Canadian Mounted Police information site.
Sisters in Crime International organization of writers, readers, booksellers, librarians, agents, editors, reviewers and teachers interested in promoting the work of women mystery writers.
Slang Drug Terms On-line Dictionary.
Smoking Gun Crime site using material obtained from government and law enforcement sources.
Snipercountry.com This is a scary site, but it can give you tons of practical information on guns. You must register and abide by their strict rules.
Special Operations Overview of SOF, CT, Hostage Rescue and scores of issues related to Low Intensity Conflict.
Stalking Victim's Sanctuary - great information on the psychology of stalkers
True Crime Markets, tips and articles for true crime writers (and fanatics).
True Crimes articles, excerpts, and transcripts freely available online.
Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang
United Nations Crime and Justice Information about criminal justice systems around the world.
University of Riverside police dept
Unofficial Mafia Webpage - lots of information on the NY Mafia
Writing Corner Reference and resources for crime and mystery writing.