The Mammoth Book of CSI

by Roger Wilkes

Using the latest modern technology available to forensic science, crime scene investigators answer questions others never even thought to ask. Here are over 30 fascinating modern cases of forensic detective work, featuring the whole range of forensic techniques: genetic fingerprinting, blood splatter analysis, laser ablation, toxicology, and ballistics analysis. The investigators trust only the evidence to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves: the victims. These cases, usually successful — but sometimes dangerously flawed — offer a remarkable insight into real-life crime scene investigation.

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

589 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2007

Reviews

[Mariana Pina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too many different cases in just one book. Some of them were well written, others were just a pain to go through. I also didn't like the order in which the cases were presented throughout the book, there was no chronological order and I didn't get it if there was any order at all.

[Studvet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read.Interesting pot-pouri of cases.

[Crystal Cramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting reading the csi stories behind the crimes.

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good analysis of several crimes (mostly in the UK) in which forensic evidence was the key tool, or at the center of debate. Enjoyed, but I had read about several of the cases in previous books, and the fact that every case was written by a different person - some clearly were better writers than others - made this start to feel a little long.

[ah li · Rating 3 out of 5]

good summary but too many crimes, when i got to the back of the book, i forgot some of the less memorable crimes described in front, but a good book that introduces other writers.