Competing Against Time: How Time-Based Competition is Reshaping Global Markets

by George Stalk and Thomas Hout
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  • Added: 2025-10-18
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odi.co.za · Unknown · 2023-05-29
fascinating 4.00

The book is a gripping account of forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick's efforts to identify the victims of Houston's serial killer Dean Corll. The reviewer found the scientific details fascinating and accessible, highlighting the advancements in forensic technology and the emotional impact on the victims' families.

The book is a gripping account of forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick's efforts to identify the victims of Houston's serial killer Dean Corll. The reviewer found the scientific details fascinating and accessible, highlighting the advancements in forensic technology and the emotional impact on the victims' families. The reviewer also appreciated the inclusion of photos and diagrams that enhanced the reading experience. The book is recommended for true crime aficionados and Texas history buffs.

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    This book was, in a word, mind-boggling.

    The science in this book is fascinating, and Lise Olsen describes it not only in detail but also in a way that’s accessible to those who might not be forensic scientists themselves.

    The book includes photos and diagrams that enhance the reading experience.

candowisdom.com · Unknown · 2017-03-30
impressive 4.50

The book delves into the chilling case of Dean Corll, a lesser-known but prolific serial killer, and the efforts of forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick to identify his victims. It highlights the long-term emotional impact on families and the lingering questions about Corll's possible connections to a larger criminal network.

The Scientist and the Serial Killer by Lise Olsen is a meticulously researched and absorbing account of one of the worst serial killers in US history, Dean Corll, and the efforts to identify his victims. The book follows forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick as she uses modern forensic tools to put names to the remains of Corll's victims, particularly one known as 'Swimsuit Boy'. The narrative is both bleak and heroic, showcasing the dedication of those involved in bringing justice to the victims and their families. However, it also raises disturbing questions about the extent of Corll's crimes and his possible connections to a larger criminal network, leaving readers with a sense of unresolved mystery. The book is a poignant exploration of the long-term emotional impact on families and the quest for justice that extends beyond the grave.

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    The quest to put names to old bones is both bleak and heroic, and it's the heart of journalist Lise Olsen's vital, impressive new book

    This note echoes something Henley and Brooks said about Corll: that he often alluded to being part of a ring, a dark association of pornographers extending far beyond Houston and heavily involved with the organized crime of Harris County.

    There's a little vindication when it comes to Swimsuit Boy, but surely quite a few readers will finish The Scientist and the Serial Killer with perhaps appropriately conflicting reactions.

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