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

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Val McDermid

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Psychology
Topic
Health

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

14,935 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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 this

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.

4.3

14,935 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Psychology
Topic
Health

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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