CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Serial (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (IDW)) [Mass Market Paperback]

Max Allan Collins (Author), Gabriel Rodriguez (Illustrator), Ashley Wood (Draft Writer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2005 | Series: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (IDW)

With a brutal serial killer on the loose in Las Vegas, Gil Grissom and his CSI team search for the person responsible for a series of vicious Jack the Ripper style killings, a crime spree complicated by the presence of an annual convention gathering of hundreds of Jack the Ripper enthusiasts. Reprint. (A CBS television series, starring William Pete

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Star (January 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416503528
• ISBN-13: 978-1416503521
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Max Allan Collins is a New York Times bestselling author of original mysteries, a Shamus award winner and an experienced author of movie adaptions and tie-in novels. His graphic novel ROAD TO PERDITION was made into a major motion picture by Tom Hank's production company, Playtone.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jack's Back, Again, May 5, 2005

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Lonnie E. Holder "The Review's the Thing" (Columbus, Indiana, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Serial (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (IDW)) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been reluctant to acquire any of the CSI books because I was concerned that the authors would be unable to match the style of the television series. I was quite pleased that Max Allan Collins was able to write an intriguing story to the art of Gabriel Rodriguez and Ashley Wood.

We have seen variations on this story before. A serial killer is on the loose who is killing women in the style of Jack the Ripper. There is a Rippermania convention in Las Vegas with too many people who know too much about Jack the Ripper, and it appears that the killer is trying to duplicate Jack's crimes precisely. This story goes into extensive detail regarding the original crimes of Jack the Ripper. I am unfamiliar with the details of Jack's legacy, so I must accept that the facts as stated by the CSI team must have some historical accuracy. If so, it appears that Max Collins must have done a lot of research.

The story follows not only the mystery of the serial killer, but there is a second murder to intrigue the reader, similar to the style of the television series. There is some evidence that the second murder has some relationship to the serial killings.

I personally enjoyed the story. While another reviewer stated they knew who the killer was immediately, I only had an idea who the killer might be until the team had eliminated the suspects sufficiently to allow me to guess more accurately. When it comes to mysteries such as this, you may guess correctly, but someone else, like me, may not. If you do guess the killers correctly, congratulations! However, I would rather follow the team and see how they scientifically find the killer rather than guessing, which leads to mistrials and dismissals.

I was somewhat disappointed with the artwork. Some of the art was good. In other places the artwork was poor, with the faces of the CSI team out of proportion. When the artists changed to a more highly conceptual form to illustrate in a more artistic style the results were often interesting. However, on average the artwork was mediocre. Of course, I read the story for the story and not for the artwork, though better artwork would have enhanced the story.

If you need more of a CSI fix than three television shows and their numerous syndicated reruns can give you, then give this book a chance. I thought the story was intriguing. The artwork is only fair, so ignore the artwork for the story. If you tend to guess the solutions to mysteries accurately, you may also want to pass this book by. I will probably re-read the story because I liked it, but I will also be watching for clues to the killer, now that I know who he or she is.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Comic book style is awful. Very disappointed!, September 28, 2006

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This review is from: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Serial (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (IDW)) (Mass Market Paperback)

I didn't realize this book was written like a comic. I loved the other CSI books that were written in the traditional style. The comic style is so much harder to read. I am truly disappointed in this purchase.