Binding Ties (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: crime lab, homicide captain, Crime Scene Investigation, Max Allan Collins, Perry Bell (more...)

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Every crime scene tells a story. But it's not always the obvious one, and teasing out the final proof from the evidence left behind is a formidable and fascinating task. For veteran forensic investigator Gil Grisson and his team, no crime scene is straightforward and no case is ever cut and dried. Using all their scientific skills, with the very latest in cutting-edge technology - plus a healthy dose of instinct, experience and good old-fashioned intuition - they leave no stone unturned in unravelling the truth. When a man is found bound, gagged and strangled in his own home, Las Vegas Police Captain Jim Brass recognises the MO as that of a serial killer from fifteen years ago who was never caught. But with plenty of other suspects and motives to go around, it will take all of the CSI team's combined abilities to finally lay the ghosts of the past to rest.

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 adaptations and tie-in novels. His graphic novel ROAD TO PERDITION has been made into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks and directed by Sam Mendes.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (April 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416502394
• ISBN-13: 978-1416502395
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,934,115 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Installment In This Series, April 27, 2005

By	N. Sausser "pucksau" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Binding Ties (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) (Mass Market Paperback)

More than the stories, it is the characters that draw me to these books. It's different from other novels where my imagination is needed to bring the characters to life. I've seen and come to like these characters from watching them on TV. What is even better, in these stories the team is still working together and not split up like they are now in the TV series. In this outing Gil Grissom arrives at a crime scene with his team to find a murder victim that looks very similar to several murders from 10 years ago that were never solved. Is the killer back or is this a copycat? The resolution is more procedural than suspenseful, but satisfying nevertheless. If you enjoy the TV series CSI, you should really treat yourself to these books. The stories are all original and not copied from the shows on TV. Now if someone would do for ER (my other favorite TV show) what Max Collins has done for CSI, I would be a very happy camper.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best CSI novel so far, March 30, 2005

By	J. Grant "Language Arts Teacher and Gamer on ... (Central KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Binding Ties (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) (Mass Market Paperback)

The CSI novels have quickly became a must read for me. Max Allan Collins does a wonderful feel of capturing the feel of the show and these novels are entertaining to CSI freaks like me or casual viewers alike. This novel deals with a serial killer known as CASt who apparently renews his murder spree after a ten year hiatus. The CSI television show could not go into the kind of detail the novel does or allow some of the characters to use the kind of language they do and that's why, in some ways, the novels are more realistic. The use of language or descriptions isn't overdone, but, instead, is done for impact.

This novel has all five CSIs working on the same case and trying to hunt down CASt. This is a personal case for Brass because the book tells us this was his first huge case after coming to LVPD. Will he finally catch CASt? Is a clever copycat trying to lure the people who tried to CASt originally into a deadly game? What piece of evidence will blow the case wide open?

If you're a fan of the show, then definitely check Binding Ties out because it does an excellent job of capturing the feel of the show for long time viewers and newbies alike.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best so far ...What can i say, August 14, 2005

By	Exequiel Pitargue - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Binding Ties (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) (Mass Market Paperback)

CSI is the best television show I have ever laid my eyes on. Every episode is exciting at the same time you learn new things every week. This book is no exception I love the characterization of CASt. I am not going into details as this will spoil the fun for future readers. Hey if you can't get enough of CSI, I suggest this is the first book you grab. To future readers enjoy!