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| Howdunit Forensics (Howdunit) | 
 enlarge | Author: D P Lyle
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Discount Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (pounds): 1.2
Dimensions (inch): 8 x 5.9 x 1.5
ISBN: 1582974748
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.25
EAN: 9781582974743
Publication Date: April 4, 2008
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Product Description
Just because you don't have all the tools and training of a full-time medical examiner, doesn't mean you can't learn your way around a crime scene.In Forensics, award-winning author and TV show consultant D.P. Lyle, M.D., takes each area of forensics--from fingerprint analysis to crime scene reconstruction--and discusses its development, how the science works, how it helps in crime solving, and how you as a writer might use this technique in crafting your plot. This comprehensive reference guide includes: - Real-life case files and the role forensic evidence played in solving the crimes
- A breakdown of the forensics system from its history and organization to standard evidence classification and collection methods
- Detailed information on what a dead body can reveal--including the cause, mechanism, and manner of death
- The actual steps taken to preserve a crime scene and the evidence that can be gathered there, such as bloodstains, documents, fingerprints, tire impressions, and more
Forensics is the ultimate resource for learning how to accurately imbue your stories with authentic details of untimely demises.
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top-notch July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this comment useful.
The way the material is presented is done very well. It's organized in a manner that makes it a big advantage over the other books I've read on this subject. Presented in a manner that makes it interesting, this book lies nearby for reference as well. Recommend.
Great reference tool July 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this comment useful.
I've been writing and publishing mysteries for over ten years, and this is one of the best reference books I've come across. The index is clear and the book easy to manuver around - I read it cover to cover and now it sits by my computer for easy access. Love it!
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