Maggots, Murder & Men
Zakaria Erzinclioglu
Memories and reflections of a forensic entomologist. 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 high-profile cases, some of them notorious crimes, both present day and also from the historical (even prehistoric and mythical) past, considering 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. 256 pages.
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