Robert J. (ygrec23) reviewed The Father of Forensics: The Groundbreaking Cases of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, and the Beginnings of ModernCSI on + 25 more book reviews
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Most books about various aspects of crime are intended for popular consumption and are written in a slapdash and condescendingly trashy style. This book is not. Spilsbury, the rock-solid British courtroom pathologist is a fascinating figure, is here brought to life by one Colin Evans, who I've never heard of before and will now search out on PBS and elsewhere. An excellent read about a longtime courtroom star by an excellent (and highly intelligent), talented writer.
Heather reviewed The Father of Forensics: The Groundbreaking Cases of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, and the Beginnings of ModernCSI on
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Really cool book about the beginning 0f Forensics by using the cases of Sir Bernard Spilsbury.
Deborah H. (deb1999) reviewed The Father of Forensics: The Groundbreaking Cases of Sir Bernard Spilsbury, and the Beginnings of ModernCSI on + 28 more book reviews
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Fascinating look at an interesting man with a wealth of details on several famous cases. I recommend it for any true crime fan.