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Valentine, Carla, author.
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Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Crime in literature.
Forensic sciences in literature.
Evidence, Criminal, in literature.
Criminal investigation in literature.
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The science of murde...
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The science of murder : the forensics of Agatha Christie / Carla Valentine.
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Valentine, Carla, author.
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2022]
Subjects
Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Crime in literature.
Forensic sciences in literature.
Evidence, Criminal, in literature.
Criminal investigation in literature.
ISBN:
9781728251844 (trade paperback) :
1728251842 (trade paperback)
Description:
xxvi, 402 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents:
Fingerprints -- Trace evidence -- Forensic ballistics (firearms) -- Documents and handwriting -- Impressions, weapons, and wounds -- Blood spatter -- Autopsy -- Toxicology -- Zero hour -- Appendix 1: Murder methods table -- Appendix 2: Maps and floor plans.
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"Written by mortician and forensic expert Carla Valentine, The Science of Murder explores the real-life cases that inspired Agatha Christie and shows how the great mystery writer may have kept up to date with the latest developments in forensic science, from ballistics to blood-splatter analysis. Valentine examines the use of fingerprints, firearms, handwriting, impressions, and toxicology in Christie's novels, before finally revealing the role the dead body itself played in offering vital clues to dastardly crimes"-- Provided by publisher.
A mortician and forensic expert explores the real-life cases that inspired Agatha Christie, showing how the great mystery writer might have kept current with the latest advancements in forensic science.
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Hawaii State Library
Social Science & Philosophy
363.25 Va
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05/13/2024
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Kaimuki Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
363.25 Va
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Adult Nonfiction
363.25 Valentine
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05/03/2024
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McCully-Moiliili Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
363.25 Va
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Adult Nonfiction
363.25 Va
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