Until you’ve consumed all of the best Forensic books, can you even claim to be a true fan?
- Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime (2016)
- Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved (2015)
- Death’s Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales (2004)
- The Forensic Casebook: The Science of Crime Scene Investigation (2002)
- Forensic Psychology 101: A Quick Guide That Teaches You the Top Key Lessons About Forensic Psychology from A to Z (2018)
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application (2018)
- Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Fifth Edition (2019)
- Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist (1995)
- Guide To Computer Forensics and Investigations – Standalone Book (2018)
- Principles of Forensic Toxicology, 4th Edition (2013)
- The Art of Memory Forensics: Detecting Malware and Threats in Windows, Linux, and Mac Memory (2014)
- Forensics For Dummies (2019)
- Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science by Richard Saferstein (2003-06-01) ()
- Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (3rd Edition) (2015)
Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime (2016)
In the course of researching her best-selling books, McDermid has become familiar with many branches of forensics, and now she uncovers the history of this science and the people who make sure that for murderers, there is no hiding place. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past and help serve justice using the messages left by a corpse, a crime scene, or the faintest of human traces.
Forensic Analysis and DNA in Criminal Investigations: Including Cold Cases Solved (2015)
“A first-class introduction and secular guide to the complexities and history of forensic science.” — With its clear explanations, this book is intended as a guide and reference to forensic techniques for true crime readers, mystery fans, arm-chair sleuths, front-line police officers, criminal attorneys, journalists, and crime authors. This encyclopedic book is a must read for any true crime aficionado.
Death’s Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales (2004)
Dr. Bill Bass, one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists, gained international attention when he built a forensic lab like no other: The Body Farm. Now, this master scientist unlocks the gates of his lab to reveal his most intriguing cases-and to revisit the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder, fifty years after the fact.
The Forensic Casebook: The Science of Crime Scene Investigation (2002)
Filled with these and many other intriguing true stories, and packed with black and white illustrations and photographs, The Forensic Casebook draws on interviews with police personnel and forensic scientists—including animal examiners, botanists, zoologists, firearms specialists, and autoposists—to uncover the vast and detailed underworkings of criminal investigation.
Forensic Psychology 101: A Quick Guide That Teaches You the Top Key Lessons About Forensic Psychology from A to Z (2018)
“Forensic Psychology 101: A Quick Guide That Teaches You the Top Key Lessons About Forensic Psychology from A to Z” is aimed towards persons interested in a brief but comprehensive guide about the application of psychology in the legal system. Whether you belong to a field within the legal arena, behavior, law enforcement or are just an intrigued reader, this book offers an academic discussion of introductory key concepts of forensic psychology.
Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application (2018)
Written by authors with extensive experience in the field and in the classroom, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application, Fifth Edition, by Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol, demonstrates how to analyze psychological knowledge and research findings and then apply these findings to the civil and criminal justice systems.
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Fifth Edition (2019)
Covering a range of fundamental topics essential to modern forensic investigation, the fifth edition of the landmark text presents contributions and case studies from the personal files of experts in the field. In the fully updated 5th edition, Bell combines these testimonies into an accurate and engrossing account of cutting edge of forensic science across many different areas.
Dead Men Do Tell Tales: The Strange and Fascinating Cases of a Forensic Anthropologist (1995)
From a skeleton, a skull, a mere fragment of burnt thighbone, prominent forensic anthropologist Dr. William Maples can deduce the age, gender, and ethnicity of a murder victim, the manner in which the person was dispatched, and, ultimately, the identity of the killer. In Dead Men Do Tell Tales, Dr.
Guide To Computer Forensics and Investigations – Standalone Book (2018)
NOTE: This book is a standalone book and will not include any access codes. Master the skills you need to conduct a successful digital investigation with Nelson/Phillips/Steuart’s GUIDE TO COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATIONS, Sixth Edition–the most comprehensive forensics resource available.
Principles of Forensic Toxicology, 4th Edition (2013)
This fourth edition of the classic, best-selling textbook ideal for the classroom and the reference shelf includes a new section on special topics in forensic toxicology and updated chapters on drug testing, methods validation, alcohol, GHB, and metals.
The Art of Memory Forensics: Detecting Malware and Threats in Windows, Linux, and Mac Memory (2014)
Memory forensics is the art of analyzing computer memory (RAM) to solve digital crimes. As a follow-up to the best seller Malware Analyst’s Cookbook, experts in the fields of malware, security, and digital forensics bring you a step-by-step guide to memory forensics—now the most sought after skill in the digital forensics and incident response fields.
Forensics For Dummies (2019)
Forensics For Dummies (9781119608967) was previously published as Forensics For Dummies (9781119181651). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Forensics For Dummies takes you inside the world of crime scene investigation to give you the low down on this exciting field.
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science by Richard Saferstein (2003-06-01) ()
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Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (3rd Edition) (2015)
For courses in crime scene investigation presents forensic science in a straightforward, student-friendly format that’s ideal for students with limited backgrounds in the sciences. Topics are arranged to integrate scientific methodology with actual forensic applications, and discussions are focused on explaining state-of-the-art technology without delving into extraneous theories that may bore or overwhelm non-science students.
Best Forensic Books That Will Hook You
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Parikh's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Author(s): B. V. Subrahmanyam
ID: 3396955, Publisher: , Year: April 30, 2017, Size: 95 Mb, Format: pdf
Unleashing the Art of Digital Forensics
Author(s): Keshav Kaushik, Rohit Tanwar, Susheela Dahiya, Komal Kumar Bhatia, Yulei Wu
ID: 3310267, Publisher: CRC Press, Year: 2023, Size: 37 Mb, Format: pdf
Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases
Author(s): Harold V. Hall, Joseph G. Poirier
ID: 3092961, Publisher: CRC PRESS, Year: 2022, Size: 206 Mb, Format: pdf
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