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Book SynopsisThis book tells the history of forensics through the ?capture stories' of some of the most notorious serial killers, going back almost a century.
Trade Review"Her absorbing narratives include grisly details, but emphasis on criminology elevates the text. . . . Ramsland presents concise, compelling examples of the progress of police work over the last century. Highly recommended for true crime buffs."—
School Library Journal "Ramsland (The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds) surveys in this engrossing account the methods used to catch serial killers, retelling the capture of famous, and not so famous, murderers....Ramsland writes knowledgeably in an accessible style. This is a welcome addition to the true crime shelf."—
Publishers Weekly “Readers will be chilled to the core.”—
Booklist"Her absorbing narratives include grisly details, but emphasis on criminology elevates the text. VERDICT A focus on how killers are caught brings a fresh approach even to familiar cases. Ramsland presents concise, compelling examples of the progress of police work over the last century. Highly recommended for true crime buffs." —
Library Journal "Ramsland writes knowledgeably in an accessible style. This is a welcome addition to the true crime shelf." —
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