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Scene of the Crime: A Writer's Guide to Crime-Scene Investigations (Howdunit Series)
Scene of the Crime A Writer's Guide to CrimeScene Investigations - Howdunit Series Author:Anne Wingate Can you trace a criminal's blood-type from one of his cigar stubs? Will measuring the length of a stride also paint an accurate picture of height and weight? Is it possible to identify a thief by his ear print? The evidence found at the scene of a crime - from latent fingerprints to bloodstains - is the lifeblood of your mystery novel or det... more »ective story. This book provides accurate, up-to-date details (including drawing!) of criminal investigations and police work not easily accessible to the layperson. And because technical terms are decoded, you have a rich resource for dialogue.
Even the most innocent item can speak volumes to a laboratory technician or forensic pathologist. So, you'll follow the evidence to the crime lab where you'll see what can and cannot be determined - and how evidence is identified, handled and analyzed. The recent popularity of real-life crime shows on TV has made readers more savvy than ever. This book will help you keep them guessing about what will happen next - not wondering why all the evidence doesn't add up.« less