Forensics

By Val McDermid,

Book cover of Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, Dna, and More Tell Us about Crime

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In the course of researching her best-selling books, McDermid has become familiar with many branches of forensics, and now she uncovers the history of this science and the people who make sure that for murderers, there is no hiding place. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past and…

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

Journalist and award-winning crime writer Val McDermid is known for her gritty novels. In Forensics, she draws on her connections to introduce us to forensic crime fighting around the world. The best part for me: she introduced behind-the-scenes elements to cases I thought I already knew. And she is a novelist. She knows how to tell a good story.

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