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The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
The Killer of Little Shepherds A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
Author: Douglas Starr
A riveting true crime story that vividly recounts the birth of modern forensics. — At the end of the nineteenth century, serial murderer Joseph Vacher, known and feared as “The Killer of Little Shepherds,” terrorized the French countryside. He eluded authorities for years -- until he ran up against prosecutor Emile Fourquet and Dr. Al...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307266194
ISBN-10: 0307266192
Publication Date: 10/5/2010
Pages: 320
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3.7 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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Excellent read! Great flow...author does not "bounce around" too much within the story. Lots of fascinating, factual information. I also liked the few pages of pictures that were included in the center of the book. Douglas Starr is a terrific writer - I couldn't put this book down!
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