Review: Forensics by Val McDermid

This book was what is says and more.  It delves into various forensic disciplines in depth and explores the history and development of each.  It stresses what is true and not true about each area and relates historic and recent cases where it has been applied.  Entomology, Blood Spatter analysis, DNA, Forensic psychology and Fingerprinting are just some of the categories.  The research is excellent and her narrative is very engaging and easy to understand.

With all the tv shows, movies and documentary series regarding crime, I think this is a fantastic read to see what they are all talking about.

Terri

Guest Blogger - Dru Ann Love

We asked DruAnn  (our lovely co-moderator) about her Anthony Nomination and here are her thoughts!  

The road to my Anthony Nomination

·       Extremely excited and thrilled that my peers nominated dru’s book musings

·       Extremely nervous because what if I win

·       I’ll have to stand in front of an audience and talk

·       Boosted by friends

·       Nervous again

·       I’m up against Kate!

·       I’m up against Hank!

·       It was suggested that I write an acceptance speech

·       Wrote it and it is 2 minutes long

·       As the days get closer, I’m excited yet nervous

·       I’m up against Kate!

·       I’m up against Hank!

·       I already know I have at least one vote – mine

·       I’m simply honored that I was nominated

·       My blog was nominated for an Anthony Award for Best Critical or Non-Fiction Work

Thank you!

Dru Ann

Drusbookmusing.com

Thank you Dru!  We both wish you the Best!

Terri & Pam