Corpse

By Jessica Snyder Sachs,

Book cover of Corpse: Nature, Forensics, and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death

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When detectives come upon a murder victim, there's one thing they want to know above all else: When did the victim die? The answer can narrow a group of suspects, make or break an alibi, even assign a name to an unidentified body. But outside the fictional world of murder…

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1 author picked Corpse as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Anyone who has been involved in the investigation of crime will tell you that establishing the time of the offence is vital. It’s always been surprisingly hard in the case of murder. This well-written book takes the reader through the advances and pitfalls in estimating the time of death accurately. It’s a superb work, full of scientific detail, and fascinating details which make this book a must for every crime writer.     

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