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"A fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the amazing world where science meets crime." -- T. Jefferson Parker


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"A fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the amazing world where science meets crime." (T. Jefferson Parker )

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Avon (October 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0380773791
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380773794
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,850 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An above average reference, April 23, 2004
By gunngirl (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
  
Like a reviewer mentioned, this book did need a glossary. It would have been very helpful to look up words and phrases that he used so naturally.

However, I found this book to be informative and very well written. Ragle talks to his readers and explains as he goes along. I like that. I also like the crime scene scenarios where he talks about a case and how he investigated it, how the evidence was found, how the suspect was captured and his prison sentence.

I think this book is helpful for writers because he talks about real investigators and real crime scenes. You can get an idea of what they do, when and how for a more realistic portrayal of your character. There is also inside stuff that happens at a crime scene and during an investigation that you wouldn't get unless someone on the inside, like Ragle, told you.

However, I do reccomend you find this in your bookstore, flip through it and see if it answers any questions you may have. It's fairly cheap if it were to be used for a reference book, which is why I bought it. For casual reading I wouldn't recommend it.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crime Scence, March 17, 2000
By Jose Lozano (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews
Crime Scene by Larry Ragle is one of the best books that I have read on the subject of Forensic Investigation. It really provides the reader with the tools to working with crime scenes and evidence. It shows how forensic investigators put together evidence to pinpoint the cause of death, what investigators look for during an autopsy, how a bullet can identify the killer and the type of gun used, how secret blood pattern analysis can reveal about a crime, and how DNA testing works in murder investigatoins. I strongly reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in learning how police detectives and investigaors solve crimes and pinpoint evidence to catch cold-blooded killers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best I've Come Across., August 9, 2005
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This is the best of its type I've come across. I'm impressed. However the author doesnt address how you cope with idiots, and the system is filled with idiots: who run amok over the crime scene, destroying evidence; experts who know little or nothing about what they profess, severely damaging investigations; and political pressure to make certain outcomes likely. People get highly annoyed when your report is contrary to their bias and expectations. And newbie judges and lawyers. They arent scientists and they arent detectives, and they are arrogantly clueless when it comes to much of what you discover. This book is well-written, the author knows his stuff, and it's interesting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Written Textbook for Forensic Crime
Dr. Larry Ragle paints the true portrait of crime scene investigation that the television series, CSI, Law and Order, Cold Case, Cold Squad, etc. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sylviastel

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely interesting
This is an excellent overview of the forensic world. Very helpful reading before taking any forensic classes. Describes everything that goes on behind the yellow tape. Read more
Published 24 months ago by D. Wirt

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ABSOLUTE BEST BOOK RE: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS!!!
Absolute fantastic book regarding crime scene investigations. Book is uncomparable!! Don't let the cover deceive you!! Read more
Published on July 18, 2006 by GINA

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and informative
Good book to read to get background on the field of forensic science. Gives easy to understand information and cases.
Published on March 1, 2006 by Book lover Hawaii

4.0 out of 5 stars double check
i just got the book and have not finished reading it so i may comeback to review my review later. actually, these are comments. Read more
Published on April 5, 2004 by S. HONG

5.0 out of 5 stars Walking in the Crime Scene Investigators Shoes
This novel is best read by someone that already has a very basic, technical knowledge of the mechanics of forensic work, but anyone that enjoys watching CSI will be fascinated by... Read more
Published on July 21, 2002 by Maria Sutherland

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but...
The book is good, except that it could have used an index, to look up certain concepts, e.g., gun shot residue (GSR), and DNA; as well as a glossary of these terms. Read more
Published on July 3, 2002 by michael d. chlanda

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This is one of the best books i have ever read! I am planing to go in to the career field of forensic science and this book was great. Read more
Published on July 30, 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Good writers' reference book
I'm a writer in southern California and I use "Crime Scene" by Larry Ragle constantly as a source for factual information about crime scene investigation. Read more
Published on February 16, 2001 by Roger Angle

3.0 out of 5 stars Bargain?
At this price, is this book a bargain? Yes! It is not comprehensive (what really is?), but it is surely a god buy, and a good intrduction to basics, what really is a drawback... Read more
Published on October 28, 2000 by Per Atle Slyngstad

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