Silent Witnesses: The Often Gruesome But Always Fascinating History of Forensic Science

by Nigel McCrery

Book Overview

Crime novelist and former police officer Nigel McCrery provides an account of all the major areas of forensic science from around the world over the past two centuries. The book weaves dramatic narrative and scientific principles together in a way that allows readers to figure out crimes along with the experts. Readers are introduced to such fascinating figures as Dr. Edmond Locard, the "French Sherlock Holmes"; Edward Heinrich, "Wizard of Berkeley,"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1613730020
• ISBN13: 9781613730027
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.1"