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Pioneering forensic scientist's captivating real-life cases.
If you're captivated by the intricacies of forensic science and the undeniable allure of true crime stories, "Mostly Murder" by Sir Sydney Alfred Smith won't disappoint. It's a compelling dive into the mind of a forensic science pioneer, giving you an authentic taste of the gritty, meticulous work behind solving some of the most challenging cases from the early 20th century.
- Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime (1961)
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ISBN: 9780586060544
Authors:
Sir Sydney Alfred Smith
Publisher: Panther
Date of Publication: 1984-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics:
Crime
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 435 readers)
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Pioneering forensic scientist's captivating real-life cases.
If you're captivated by the intricacies of forensic science and the undeniable allure of true crime stories, "Mostly Murder" by Sir Sydney Alfred Smith won't disappoint. It's a compelling dive into the mind of a forensic science pioneer, giving you an authentic taste of the gritty, meticulous work behind solving some of the most challenging cases from the early 20th century.
- Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime (1961)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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