Forensic Books

Tom Warlow - Describes what happens when a weapon is fired in terms of internal, external, and terminal wounds, as well as ballistics and consequences of these happenings for forensic scientists both at the scene and in the laboratory. > More

Peter Mcdonald - Discusses methods for examining, capturing, and recording imprints, outlines standard procedures for identifi cation, shows how to prepare expert testimony, and provides detailed technical information helpful in identifying imprints. > More

Dawn Perlmutter - Provides law enforcement investigators and forensic scientists with a complete resource manual to assist in crime scene identification, criminal investigation, and prosecution of occult crime. > More

James T Thurman - Presents methods and procedures used to effectively locate and safeguard evidence at the scene of an explosion. Uses case studies and photographs to promote an organized methodical approach to investigations and covers the following topics: safety issuesmilitary ordnance identifi cation procedures and indicators of biological, chemical, and radiological material use, evidence documentation, chain of custody, and scene administration forms. Detailed instructions for the construction of evidence sifting screens. > More

John J Lentini - Written by an expert with 30 years experience, the book covers fire investigation in it’s historical, developmental, and current context. It also describes how fire analysis relates to chemistry, physics, and fluid dynamics. Addresses the practical aspects of fire investigation, explaining fi eld and laboratory techniques, as well as critical assessing what fire investigators call red flags- those physical indicators which have traditionally led investigators to wrong conclusions. Also includes current laboratory techniques, how to protocols for fire scene documentation, and future direction of fire investigation. > More

Richard Walton - Provides information on cold case reconstruction, investigative techniques, and case reviews. Merges theory and practice by using case histories, photographs, illustrations, and checklists. Also combines techniques from forensics, psychology, and criminal investigation that have proven effective in the field and pays special attention to technologies that may have not been available at the time of the scene. > More

Stuart H James, John J Norby - Provides a multi-authored overview of forensic sciences in its broadest sense. Packed with full color illustrations and case studies. Offers a cutting edge presentation of criminalistics and related laboratory subjects including new chapters on forensic nursing and forensic entomology/botany. > More

Vernon J Geberth - Addresses the increase of sex related homicides and deaths that law enforcement encounter and provides a comprehensive and practical resource text that serves as an investigation guide and clinical reference for those involved in sex related homicide and death investigations. > More

William J Bodziak, Vernon J Geberth - Reviewed and recognized as the most authoritative source in the field, this book describes the methods used worldwide to recover and identify footwear impressions from the scene of a crime. > More

John C Brenner - A single source reference that contains the spelling and definitions of commonly used terms found in forensic environments. > More