Howdunit Forensics (Electronic book text)

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 forensicsOCofrom fingerprint analysis to crime scene reconstructionOCoand 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 crimesA breakdown of the forensics system from its history and organization to standard evidence classification and collection methodsDetailed information on what a dead body can revealOCoincluding the cause, mechanism, and manner of deathThe 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."