Maggots, Murder and Men; memories and reflections of a forensic entomologist

In this absorbing book, the author examines in some detail the way in which this fascinating and sometimes macabre profession is practised, based on his own particular study of the life-histories of Diptera ? especially blowflies: the nature of the evidence to be looked for and how it should be evaluated, and the sources of material for examination. The author cites many high-profile cases, some of them notorious crimes, both from the present day and also from the historical (and even the prehistoric and mythical) past, and considers the motivation which leads to murder, comparing his own approach with that of one of his fictional forerunners whom he much admires ? Sherlock Holmes. The book is as gripping and readable as a good thriller but also highlights the author?s disquiet at the present standing of forensic science in this country.

Author: Zakaria , BSc, PhD, FRES, with vignettes by Michael J. Roberts
Publisher: Harley Books
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 6 x9 inches tall.256 pages.Illustrated with B&W artworks throughout. NEW BOOK.