Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime
Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015310
Book • Nonfiction
2015
Adult
18+ years
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In Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime, Val McDermid explores the science of crime-solving. The book delves into various forensic disciplines such as entomology, pathology, and DNA analysis, illustrating how these techniques assist law enforcement by reconstructing crime scenes and identifying culprits, offering readers insight into real-world criminal investigations.
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Val McDermid's Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime is praised for its engaging and accessible writing style, effectively blending scientific detail with storytelling. Critics commend its thoroughness and real-case examples, though some feel it glosses over complex concepts, which may disappoint those seeking an in-depth forensic analysis.
Who Should Read Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime?
Fans of true crime and forensic science, who enjoy books like The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell and Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, will appreciate Val McDermid’s Forensics for its engaging exploration of evidence in crime investigation.
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