The short version
A reference-book series explaining crimes, investigations, cons, and forensic details.
From the HackerLinks archive
Howdunit Series
A reference-book series explaining crimes, investigations, cons, and forensic details.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-24
Last seen:2026-08-24
Times seen:1
Website:goodreads.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter called the books great and fascinating beyond their writer-reference purpose.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-24
“If you want to know about the ins and outs of more personal cons and scams, the Howdunit series of books are great. Ostensibly meant to help writers get details correct, they are fascinating reads.”
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