CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Serial [Paperback]

Max Allan Collins (Author), Gabriel Rodriguez (Author), Ashley Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

In modern Las Vegas, a Jack the Ripper copycat terrorizes the city. Written by Max Allan Collins (The Road to Perdition), this volume captures all the gritty realism of the TV show and keeps readers guessing to the very last page.

Editorial Reviews

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"... a title worth investigating." -- Entertainment Weekly

"Absolutely flawless." -- Comics Buyer's Guide

"Max Allan Collins ... brings a gritty feel to this IDW Publishing monthly miniseries." -- TV Guide

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193238202X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932382020
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,835,888 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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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun!, January 25, 2004

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

I've been a fan of Max Allan Collins for some time. He's a terrific mystery writer -- both prose novels and comic books.

His talent really shines with this unique graphic novel. The mystery is an interesting one and his characterization is faithful to the show. And for anyone who knows the lore of Jack the Ripper, you'll discover that so does Collins.

But what really surprised me was the quality of the art. Using 2 artists was a clever idea that really makes you feel like you're watching the tv show.

I recommend this one to anyone who loves CSI or a well told (and well drawn) mystery.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Good, May 5, 2009

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

It's in good condition just like it said it would be and it shipped in time.

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, February 26, 2004

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Tatiana Mialovitch (Saint-Petersburg, Russia) - See all my reviews

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

I watched a couple of CSI episodes so i knew what to expect in terms of plot, characters and such...

I read the excellent "Road To Perdition" by Collins so i was sure he could deliver...

But sadly, this book is a waste of time. The art is mediocre at best (except for Brian Wood's painted art for some extremely stylish a-la tv show cuts & flashbacks), the crime story itself isn't really interesting, but the biggest downside - you don't care what's going on. The writing is a bit heavy, but nevertheless it never captivates a reader. All main characters are in fact just one - "a CSI cop solving a crime", there's no feel for characters whatsoever.

I was really disappointed by this book, because i expected to get more than (let me quote another reviewer here): "Mediocre plot, mediocre art, mediocre characters".

I would probably read another CSI series at some point. Maybe the quality will improve.

If you like comics and are looking for a solid crime story, i suggest to skip this one and read something else instead. "Gotham Central" for example (the first TPB is due April).