Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime

by Val Mcdermid
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  • Added: 2025-11-21
  • Updated: 2025-11-21
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KB Lincoln's Blog · KB Lincoln · 2019-05-01
excellent 5.00

The book is super-readable with self-contained chapters on various forensic topics. It is praised for its engaging and informative content.

The reviewer highly recommends this book, calling it super-readable and well-structured with self-contained chapters on topics like Toxicology, Pathology, Fire Scene, and Facial reconstruction. They appreciate the book's ability to make complex forensic topics accessible and engaging. The reviewer also notes that the book is informative and keeps the reader's interest throughout. They find it to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of crime-solving. The reviewer's enthusiasm for the book is evident, making it a standout recommendation.

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    This super-readable book. With very self-contained chapters about Toxicology, Pathology, Fire Scene, and Facial reconstruction, among others.

    I loved every second of this book, as it was another of my library selections, a non-fiction book which isn't usually my thing.

    This is truly a remarkable work containing considerable information about forensics, criminology and more.

Misfortune of Knowing · 2018-03-28
informative 4.00

The book is engaging and informative, but it only scratches the surface of topics within forensic analysis. It is a fact-filled work that keeps the reader's interest.

The reviewer finds the book to be both engaging and informative, highlighting its ability to keep the reader's interest throughout. They appreciate the depth of information provided but note that it only scratches the surface of the vast field of forensic analysis. The book is praised for its ability to make complex topics accessible and interesting, making it a valuable read for those curious about the science behind crime-solving. However, they suggest that readers looking for an in-depth exploration of specific forensic topics might need to look elsewhere.

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    This fact-filled, non-fiction work is engaging and informative, but only scratches the surface of topics within forensic analysis, such as toxicology and ...

    It is always interesting and really keeps the reader's interest.

    This super-readable book. With very self-contained chapters about Toxicology, Pathology, Fire Scene, and Facial reconstruction, among others.

The Boston Globe · 2015-07-10
fascinating 4.50

The book offers fascinating glimpses into the grisly crime-scene investigation arena. It is an entertaining foray into nonfiction by Val McDermid.

The reviewer finds the book to be an entertaining and fascinating exploration of the crime-scene investigation arena. They appreciate Val McDermid's ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. The book is praised for its ability to provide glimpses into the often-grisly world of forensic science. The reviewer notes that the book is well-written and informative, making it a valuable read for those interested in the science behind crime-solving. The reviewer's overall impression is positive, highlighting the book's ability to entertain and inform simultaneously.

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    Val McDermid's entertaining foray into nonfiction offers fascinating glimpses into the grisly crime-scene investigation arena.

    It's a journey that will take McDermid to war zones, fire scenes, and autopsy suites, and bring her into contact with both extraordinary bravery and wickedness.

    This is a fascinating dive into a world of science.

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