Crime Scene - by Connie Fletcher (Paperback)

About the Book

Americas leading crime experts share personal, unforgettable stories, in this chronicle of real-life crime scene investigators. "New York Times" bestselling author Fletcher takes readers into a world of crime-solving thats even grittier, more bizarre, and more shocking than any TV show. Martins Press.

Book Synopsis

Most people who work as actual crime scene investigators will tell you two things: Television doesn't always show the truth...and science never lies. But how do DNA experts, trace analysts, medical examiners, forensic pathologists, and cold case detectives work together to produce evidence and solve a case--beyond the shadow of a doubt?

In this fascinating, true-life account, America's leading crime experts share their personal, unforgettable stories. From powder burn to fiber analysis, blood spatter to skeletal remains, New York Times bestselling author Connie Fletcher takes you into a world of crime-solving that's even grittier, more bizarre, and more shocking than any TV show. It's a thrilling ride into the dead center of a crime scene.

From the Back Cover

Who are the" real "CSIs?
Most people who work as actual crime scene investigators will tell you two things: Television doesn't always show the truth...and science never lies. But how do DNA experts, trace analysts, medical examiners, forensic pathologists, and cold case detectives work together to produce evidence and solve a case--beyond the shadow of a doubt?
In this fascinating, true-life account, America's leading crime experts share their personal, unforgettable stories. From powder burn to fiber analysis, blood spatter to skeletal remains, "New York Times" bestselling author Connie Fletcher takes you into a world of crime-solving that's even grittier, more bizarre, and more shocking than any TV show. It's a thrilling ride into the dead center of a crime scene.
"Filled with gruesome, tragic, fascinating details."--"Booklist"
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"Not just fascinating and real, it's actually fun to read."--Joseph Wambaugh, author of the Edgar Award-winning "Fire Lover: A True Story"
"As close as you will ever get to being in the middle of a criminal investigation."--Barry Fisher, Crime Laboratory Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department""

Review Quotes

"Forget the "CSI" versions of TV crime scenes. Here's the real stuff."--Elmore Leonard

"Fully engrossing tragic, and telling."--Michael Connelly, "New York Times" bestselling author and winner of the Edgar, Anthony, Grand Prix awards

"Fletcher captures the language, the beat, the nuance, the very essence of her subjects. A terrific book."--Harlan Coben, " New York Times" bestselling author and winner of the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony awards "Not just fascinating and real, it's actually fun to read."--Joseph Wambaugh, author of the Edgar Award-winning "Fire Lover: A True Story"

"As close as you will ever get to being in the middle of a criminal investigation."--Barry Fisher, Crime Laboratory Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department""

"Forget the "CSI" versions of TV crime scenes. Here's the real stuff."--Elmore Leonard

"Fully engrossing tragic, and telling."--Michael Connelly, "New York Times" bestselling author and winner of the Edgar, Anthony, Grand Prix awards

"Fletcher captures the language, the beat, the nuance, the very essence of her subjects. A terrific book."--Harlan Coben, " New York Times" bestselling author and winner of the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony awards "Not just fascinating and real, it's actually fun to read."--Joseph Wambaugh, author of the Edgar Award-winning "Fire Lover: A True Story"

"As close as you will ever get to being in the middle of a criminal investigation."--Barry Fisher, Crime Laboratory Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department""

" Forget the "CSI" versions of TV crime scenes. Here' s the real stuff." -- Elmore Leonard

" Fully engrossing... tragic, and telling." -- Michael Connelly, "New York Times" bestselling author and winner of the Edgar, Anthony, Grand Prix awards

" Fletcher captures the language, the beat, the nuance, the very essence of her subjects. A terrific book." -- Harlan Coben," New York Times" bestselling author and winner of the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony awards " Not just fascinating and real, it' s actually fun to read." -- Joseph Wambaugh, author of the Edgar Award-winning "Fire Lover: A True Story"

" As close as you will ever get to being in the middle of a criminal investigation." -- Barry Fisher, Crime Laboratory Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff' s Department""

About the Author

CONNIE FLETCHER is an associate professor of Journalism at Loyola University in Chicago, and is the author of the bestsellers What Cops Know, Pure Cop, and Breaking and Entering.