A review by libra17
Silent Witnesses by Nigel McCrery

5.0

This is an excellent book! It is a methodical review of particularly important forensic science methods and cases in which those methods were used (usually for the first or near the first time) and instrumental in solving the case. Most chapters are set up to focus on a particular method (such as blood, trace evidence, or DNA, all of which have chapters), explains what it is, how it works, why it's important, and uses a case to illustrate that importance. Everything is clearly well researched (the sheer amount of historical detail in the cases is incredible), told in a story format, and methodically laid out in such a way that is both easy to understand and interesting. Whether you're truly interested in the topic, or just looking for good criminology read, this is definitely a book that will catch and keep attention.